Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,552

5.59% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$10,356

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

5,655

30.7% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

36.3%

119 Graduates

About

Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is a higher education institution located in Sedgwick County, KS. In 2023, the most popular Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentrations at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology were Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (329 degrees awarded), Home Health Aide (113 degrees), and Medication Aide (20 degrees).

In 2023, 1,929 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology. 43% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 57% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,036 degrees), 2.31 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (449 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is $4,552, which is $−3,701 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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 1,779 total borrowers.

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

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is $4,552, which is $3,701 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,356.

In 2023, 35% 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

$4,552

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology was $4,552. The cost of tuition at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is $−3,701 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

$10,356

2023 Value

12.4%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,356. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology grew by 12.4%.

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

$14,178

Room and Board

$1,019

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology was of $14,178 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 29.4% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,019. The cost of books and supplies increased by 9.69% 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

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

19%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

35% of undergraduate students at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 10.3% with respect to 2022, when 39% 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 5,655 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is 1,736 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,919. This means that 30.7% 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 52.5% White, 24.3% Hispanic or Latino, 9.66% Black or African American, 5.92% Two or More Races, 4.83% Asian, 1.03% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.177% 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%), followed by White Female (17.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (15.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 5,655 students. The full-time enrollment at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is 1,736 and the part-time enrollment is 3,919. This means that 30.7% of students enrolled at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% 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

64%

2023 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 64%. 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 approximately the same as 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 (2023)

White
2,967 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,372 enrolled students
Black or African American
546 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is 52.5% White, 24.3% Hispanic or Latino, 9.66% Black or African American, 5.92% Two or More Races, 4.83% Asian, 1.03% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.177% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 66 students (1.17%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 271 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 (1,036 degrees awarded). There were 2.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (449 degrees).

The most common Certificate of less than 1 academic year concentration at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (329 degrees awarded), followed by Home Health Aide (113 degrees) and Medication Aide (20 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (332 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (32 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (493 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 (1,454,989 people), Medical & health services managers (157,947 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (152,332 people), Pharmacists (133,617 people), and Physicians (108,950 people).

The most specialized majors at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology in 2023 are Precision Production (332 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (32 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (493 degrees), Engineering Technologies (165 degrees), and Construction (33 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Precision Production (332 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (32 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (493 degrees), Engineering Technologies (165 degrees), and Construction (33 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (2023)

Aircraft Powerplant Technology
113 degrees awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
108 degrees awarded
Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology
73 degrees awarded

In 2023, 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 113 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

1,100

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

829

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 1,100 degrees were awarded to men at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology, which is 1.33 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (829).

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 2023, 235 degrees were awarded to men at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology in Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology, which is 7.34 times more than the 32 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 301 degrees were awarded to men at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 10.8 times more than the 28 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 19% 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, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% 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 Female

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is Female and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

White
1,036 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
449 degrees awarded
Black or African American
136 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is white (1,036 degrees awarded). There were 2.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (449 degrees).

3.47% of degree recipients (67 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
626 degrees awarded
White Female
410 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
235 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is white male (626 degrees awarded). There were 1.53 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (410 degrees).

Operations

Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology employs 100 Instructors. Most academics at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology are Male Instructor (56), 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 74 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 54 employees, and Management with 29 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$19.4M

2023 Salaries

9.13%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology paid a median of $19.4M in salaries, a 9.13% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 18.9% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.52% decline between 2020 and 2021.

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

Instructional Salaries

$5.52M

Instructional Salaries

100

Number of Employees

In 2023, Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology paid a total of $5.52M to 100 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

100 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

74 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology was Instructor with 100 employees.

In 2023, 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 74 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 54 employees, and Management with 29 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology was Male Instructor with 56 employees, and Female Instructor with 44 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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