Wichita State University – Kansas

Wichita State University is a public university in Wichita, Kansas. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and Intensive English programs for international students. The poster features Hubbard Hall, photographed in 2011.

Location: Wichita, Kansas, USA · Institution Type: Public.

Undergraduate requirements and international applications

Undergraduate applicants may apply based on high school academic performance; SAT/ACT scores are not required for this option. Submit official final transcripts when available; those who have attended a college/university are considered transfer students. Applications can be submitted before obtaining TOEFL/IELTS scores, but English proficiency requirements must be met for full-time academic study.

English proficiency requirements

Full-time undergraduate: IELTS Academic 6.0, Duolingo 105, PTE 49; TOEFL score is 72 before January 21, 2026, and 4 [note: refer to source context] from this date onward. Scores valid for two years; IELTS General or One Skill Retake are not accepted. Lower scores may qualify for an Intensive English program combined with academic studies based on the university's conditions.

Graduate programs (Master's and Doctoral)

Graduate applicants require an equivalent bachelor's degree and program-specific documents, along with financial proof before the final decision/I-20 issuance. General English requirements: IELTS 6.5, Duolingo 115, PTE 58, TOEFL 79, or 4.5 [note: refer to source context]. Some departments and Graduate Teaching Assistant positions may have higher requirements.

Tuition and budget — USD

The undergraduate table specifies 2026–2027 and is based on at least 12 credits/semester. The currently published Graduate estimate assumes 9 credits per Fall/Spring semester but does not specify an academic year on the page; confirm rates for your intended term. Departmental fees, personal expenses, and summer term costs may apply. If you do not attend summer school but stay in Wichita, the university recommends budgeting for additional living expenses/insurance.

Financials and I-20

The university has deposit policies and financial documentation requirements based on the applicant type/country; confirm requirements and refund conditions in your admission notification before transferring funds. Graduate applicants must provide proof of sufficient funds according to I-20 estimates; tuition discounts do not automatically reduce the amount required for financial certification.

Intake terms

Fall/Spring/Summer terms are available; application deadlines and fees vary by applicant category and submission date. Graduate programs have specific departmental deadlines. Check the current calendar on the admissions page before applying.

Scholarships and financial support

The undergraduate table illustrates the Global Select Scholarship if awarded: this reduces the estimated budget by approximately 5,500 USD for nine months. Scholarships are not automatically deducted; Graduate programs follow specific regulations regarding tuition discounts and I-20 financial proof.

Official resources

• Undergraduate Admissions
• Undergraduate English Requirements
• 2026–2027 Undergraduate Expenses
• Graduate Application Checklist
• Graduate English Requirements
• Currently Published Graduate Estimate
• Undergraduate Deposit/Refund Policy

Hubbard Hall photo (2011): Kazenogakusei / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. The poster has been cropped, rearranged, and text added; the adapted poster is released under CC BY-SA 3.0.

Cross-reference with official admissions guidelines and fee tables. Confirm applicable rates for your term and program before making payments.