Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $7,237
    59% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $8,986
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    6,106
    32.2% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    43.3%
    116 Graduates

    About

    Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is a higher education institution located in Sedgwick County, KS. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology were Aircraft Powerplant Technology (111 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (108 degrees), and Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (95 degrees).

    In 2024, 2,030 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology. 41.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 58.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,067 degrees), 1.94 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (551 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is $7,237, which is $−923 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is $7,237, which is $923 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,986.

    In 2024, 37% of undergraduate students attending Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 17% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $7,237
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology was $7,237. The cost of tuition at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is $−923 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $8,986
    2024 Value
    13.2%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,986. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology grew by 13.2%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $16,815
    Room and Board
    $1,235
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology was of $16,815 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 18.6% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,235. The cost of books and supplies increased by 21.2% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    37%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    17%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    37% of undergraduate students at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 5.71% with respect to 2023, when 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    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.

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    Enrollment

    Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology had a total enrollment of 6,106 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is 1,966 students and the part-time enrollment is 4,140. This means that 32.2% 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 52.3% White, 24% Hispanic or Latino, 10.3% Black or African American, 5.32% Two or More Races, 4.31% Asian, 1.06% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.197% 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 (33.5%), followed by White Female (18%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (15.6%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    32.2%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,106 students. The full-time enrollment at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is 1,966 and the part-time enrollment is 4,140. This means that 32.2% of students enrolled at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    67%
    2024 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 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      3,193 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      1,468 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      626 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is 52.3% White, 24% Hispanic or Latino, 10.3% Black or African American, 5.32% Two or More Races, 4.31% Asian, 1.06% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.197% 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 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% 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, 77 students (1.26%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 340 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 (1,067 degrees awarded). There were 1.94 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (551 degrees).

    The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is Aircraft Powerplant Technology (111 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (108 degrees) and Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (95 degrees).

    In 2024,  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 Precision Production (368 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (555 degrees), and Science Technologies (10 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 (1,492,728 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (166,164 people), Medical & health services managers (162,981 people), Pharmacists (134,360 people), and Other managers (114,861 people).

    The most specialized majors at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology in 2024 are Precision Production (368 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (555 degrees), Science Technologies (10 degrees), Engineering Technologies (116 degrees), and Construction (42 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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, Actuaries, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

    The most specialized majors at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology are Precision Production (368 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (555 degrees), Science Technologies (10 degrees), Engineering Technologies (116 degrees), and Construction (42 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (1,605,746 people), Outpatient care centers (278,235 people), Elementary & secondary schools (256,165 people), Offices of physicians (201,858 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (154,429 people).

    The most specialized majors at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology are Precision Production (368 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (555 degrees), Science Technologies (10 degrees), Engineering Technologies (116 degrees), and Construction (42 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 (2024)
    1. Aircraft Powerplant Technology
      111 degrees awarded
    2. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      108 degrees awarded
    3. Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology
      95 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology was Aircraft Powerplant Technology with 111 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    1,185
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    845
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 1,185 degrees were awarded to men at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology, which is 1.4 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (845).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 273 degrees were awarded to men at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology in Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology, which is 11.4 times more than the 24 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 292 degrees were awarded to men at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 7.68 times more than the 38 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    27%
    100% Completion Time
    36%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 27% 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, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

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    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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,067 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      551 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      135 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is white (1,067 degrees awarded). There were 1.94 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (551 degrees).

    1.77% of degree recipients (36 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      744 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      728 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      651 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is white male (744 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (728 degrees).

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    Operations

    Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology has an endowment valued at nearly $2.36M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.16M (91.6%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology had a total salary expenditure of 51.3M. Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology employs 104 Instructors. Most academics at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology are Male Instructor (60), and Female Instructor (44).

    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 72 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 47 employees, and Management with 34 employees.

    Endowment

    $2.36M
    2024 Endowment
    19.9%
    growth from 2023

    Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology has an endowment valued at about $2.36M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology grew 19.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $4.05M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $21M
    2024 Salaries
    8.26%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology paid a median of $21M in salaries, which represents 40.9% of their overall expenditure ($51.3M) and a 8.26% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.13% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 18.9% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $6.04M
    Instructional Salaries
    104
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology paid a total of $6.04M to 104 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.8% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, 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 72 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 47 employees, and Management with 34 employees.

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