Undergraduate
All students should apply early, prior to the semester they want to begin taking classes. Wichita State has a rolling admissions policy for incoming students (except high school guests) which means applications are processed as they are received. Applications are accepted for the fall, spring and summer semesters.
US Citizen and Permanent Resident Students
To apply for admission, follow these steps:
- Apply for admission by visiting wichita.edu/apply or in person at the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at the Marcus Welcome Center
- Submit the non-refundable admission application fee
- Submit all previous college transcripts officially to WSU if applicable
Official high school transcripts and ACT/SAT scores are not required for admission but will be required after completing high school. Visit https://www.wichita.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transcriptsprocedures.php to learn more about how WSU will accept your transcript.
Students should expect to receive a decision from WSU within two (2) weeks after the Office of Admissions receives all of the necessary application materials.
International and Intensive English Students
For deadlines and information on how you apply online or by mail, please visit wichita.edu/ApplyInternational.
Graduate
US Citizen, Permanent Resident and International Students
You can submit your application and application fee online at wichita.edu/apply. Please be aware that some programs have additional application requirements that must be met by the published deadline for an application to be considered for admission. Visit the Graduate Programs link on the website to determine if the program you are applying for requires the submission of additional materials.
See Is there an admission deadline for International students? for more information.
Fees to Apply for Admission
Undergraduate
US Citizen and Permanent Resident Students
Application Fee: $40
How to pay the non-refundable application fee:
- Online: Apply online and submit your application fee by credit card at wichita.edu/apply. If you did not submit payment at the time of application, simply log back into your admission application portal and follow the prompts to pay the fee.
- In Person: Payment can be made by credit card, cash, money order or check at the Office of Admissions located in the Marcus Welcome Center.
- Mail: Send a check or money order made payable to WSU Admissions to the address below. Please do not send cash in the mail. If paying by check or money order, please include the student’s full name and date of birth in the memo line so the payment can be tied to their record.
Office of Undergraduate Admission
Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount
Wichita, KS 67260-0124
International Undergraduate and Intensive English Students
Application Fee is dependent on service level selected
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Basic Service
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Standard Service
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Premium Service
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US $75
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US $150
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US $250
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International undergraduate or Intensive English applicants should visit wichita.edu/pay for instructions on how to pay fees for admission if they were not paid at the time of submitting the online application. Application fees are non-refundable.
For more information about service levels, click here.
If you are reapplying for a different term, visit wichita.edu/readmission for deadlines and fees.
Graduate
All applicants to the Wichita State University Graduate School who do not qualify for a waiver through the McNair Scholars Program (described below) are required to pay the application fee and it will not be waived or deferred.
Fees are available on our application fee website
The fee is nonrefundable and must be paid in U.S. dollars. Applicants may submit their application fee electronically as part of the online application form.
Additional Fees
Additional fees that you may need to pay to attend Wichita State University include, but are not limited to, those listed below:
- Tuition and Fees
- Student Fees
- Orientation and Orientation Guest Fee
- Campus Infrastructure and Support Fee
- Housing and Residence Life Fees
- Technology Fee
- Lab Fee
- Parking Fee
- Books and Supplies
You may visit wichita.edu/tuition to find more information about tuition and fees. To find specific information about all of the fees at WSU use the links on the left-hand navigation bar.
More information on fees can be found by visiting the following website: https://www.wichita.edu/services/tuitionfees/departmentfees.php
Application fee waivers or deferments
The application fee must be paid in order for your file to be complete and processed. There are a limited number of application fee waivers available for undergraduate (US Citizen and Permanent Resident) students who demonstrate exceptional financial need. To be considered for a fee waiver, students must submit a complete application for admission along with a signed application fee form signed by a high school counselor.
Prospective students for the Graduate School who were part of the Ronald E. McNair Scholars program as undergraduate students may also receive a fee waiver for your graduate school application. For those applying online, contact the Graduate School at 316-978-3095 option 2 to request a “Promo Code” or "Fee Waiver Code" for the application fee waiver. McNair Scholars will be required to provide a fee waiver letter (supplied by your McNair Scholars office) to support your waiver of the application fee.
See: What happens if my admission file is not complete by the deadline date?