Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,311

5.42% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$9,211

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Enrolled Students

5,021

30.4% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

29.6%

128 Graduates

About

Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is a higher education institution located in Sedgwick County, KS. In 2022, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology were Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (132 degrees awarded), Aircraft Powerplant Technology (111 degrees), and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (101 degrees).

In 2022, 1,819 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology. 46.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 53.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,007 degrees), 2.96 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (340 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is $4,311, which is $−3,801 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1779 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is $4,311, which is $3,801 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,211.

In 2022, 39% of undergraduate students attending Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,311

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology was $4,311. The cost of tuition at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is $−3,801 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,112).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,211

2022 Value

6.23%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,211. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology grew by 6.23%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,954

Room and Board

$929

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology was of $10,954 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 4.08% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $929. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 11.9% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

19%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

39% of undergraduate students at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 13.3% with respect to 2021, when 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1779 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology had a total enrollment of 5,021 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is 1,527 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,494. This means that 30.4% of students enrolled at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology, both undergraduate and graduate, is 55% White, 23.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.79% Black or African American, 6.15% Two or More Races, 4.46% Asian, 0.876% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0996% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (33.9%), followed by White Female (17%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (15.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,021 students. The full-time enrollment at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is 1,527 and the part-time enrollment is 3,494. This means that 30.4% of students enrolled at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 32.2% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (62%), Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
2,764 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,167 enrolled students
Black or African American
391 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is 55% White, 23.2% Hispanic or Latino, 7.79% Black or African American, 6.15% Two or More Races, 4.46% Asian, 0.876% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0996% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 42.9% White, 27.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 105 students (2.09%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 131 fewer women than men received degrees from Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is white (1,007 degrees awarded). There were 2.96 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (340 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (132 degrees awarded), followed by Aircraft Powerplant Technology (111 degrees) and Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (101 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Science Technologies (108 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (461 degrees), and Precision Production (217 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology are Registered nurses (1,397,241 people), Medical & health services managers (152,587 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (140,815 people), Pharmacists (134,189 people), and Physicians (108,547 people).

The most specialized majors at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology in 2022 are Science Technologies (108 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (461 degrees), Precision Production (217 degrees), Engineering Technologies (177 degrees), and Health (704 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing

The most specialized majors at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology are Science Technologies (108 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (461 degrees), Precision Production (217 degrees), Engineering Technologies (177 degrees), and Health (704 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,495,751 people), Outpatient care centers (240,150 people), Elementary & secondary schools (228,025 people), Offices of physicians (204,267 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (143,040 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology.

Most Common (2022)

Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology
132 degrees awarded
Aircraft Powerplant Technology
111 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
101 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology was Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology with 132 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

975

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

844

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 975 degrees were awarded to men at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology, which is 1.16 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (844).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 235 degrees were awarded to men at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology in Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology, which is 7.58 times more than the 31 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 335 degrees were awarded to men at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 7.98 times more than the 42 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

35%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 35% of students graduating from Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 38% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (56.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is Male and Asian (56.3% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,007 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
340 degrees awarded
Asian
140 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is white (1,007 degrees awarded). There were 2.96 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (340 degrees).

4.07% of degree recipients (74 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Male
562 degrees awarded
White Female
445 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
172 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is white male (562 degrees awarded). There were 1.26 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (445 degrees).

Operations

Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology employs 82 Instructors. Most academics at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology are Male Instructor (50), and Female Instructor (32).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 61 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 41 employees, and Management with 33 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$17.8M

2022 Salaries

18.9%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology paid a median of $17.8M in salaries, a 18.9% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.52% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 4.67% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.5M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology paid a total of $4.5M to 82 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.35M (31.8%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

82 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

61 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology was Instructor with 82 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 61 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 41 employees, and Management with 33 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology was Male Instructor with 50 employees, and Female Instructor with 32 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology.

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