Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,558

0.796% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$9,823

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.45%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

4,834

29.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

38.2%

162 Graduates

About

Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is a higher education institution located in Sedgwick County, KS. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology were Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (95 degrees awarded), Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (73 degrees), and Aircraft Powerplant Technology (45 degrees).

In 2021, 1,485 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology. 58.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (866 degrees), 3.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (273 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is $4,558, which is $−3,410 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is $4,558, which is $−3,410 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,823.

In 2021, 45% of undergraduate students attending Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 23% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,558

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology was $4,558. The cost of tuition at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is $−3,410 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

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

$9,823

2021 Value

12.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,823. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology grew by 12.7%.

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

$10,525

Room and Board

$1,055

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology was of $10,525 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 1.56% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,055. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 9.67% 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

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

23%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

45% of undergraduate students at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 25% with respect to 2020, when 36% 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.

4.45%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology was 4.45%, which represents 55 out of the 1236 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 4,834 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is 1,434 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,400. This means that 29.7% 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 55.1% White, 20.6% Hispanic or Latino, 8.23% Black or African American, 5.09% Two or More Races, 4.96% Asian, 0.91% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0827% 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 (36.7%), followed by White Female (18.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

29.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,834 students. The full-time enrollment at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is 1,434 and the part-time enrollment is 3,400. This means that 29.7% of students enrolled at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% 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

54%

2021 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 54%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), 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 (2021)

White
2,663 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
997 enrolled students
Black or African American
398 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is 55.1% White, 20.6% Hispanic or Latino, 8.23% Black or African American, 5.09% Two or More Races, 4.96% Asian, 0.91% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0827% 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 44.1% White, 26.8% 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, 179 students (3.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 249 more 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 (866 degrees awarded). There were 3.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (273 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (95 degrees awarded), followed by Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology (73 degrees) and Aircraft Powerplant Technology (45 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (59 degrees awarded), Precision Production (157 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (231 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 (1,334,086 people), Medical & health services managers (147,064 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,850 people), Pharmacists (131,220 people), and Physicians (107,507 people).

The most specialized majors at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology in 2021 are Science Technologies (59 degrees awarded), Precision Production (157 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (231 degrees), Engineering Technologies (131 degrees), and Health (797 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology are Science Technologies (59 degrees awarded), Precision Production (157 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (231 degrees), Engineering Technologies (131 degrees), and Health (797 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (1,455,092 people), Elementary & secondary schools (218,880 people), Outpatient care centers (217,301 people), Offices of physicians (194,015 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (135,118 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 (2021)

Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
95 degree-majors awarded
Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology
73 degree-majors awarded
Aircraft Powerplant Technology
45 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology was Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training with 95 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

618

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

867

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 618 degrees were awarded to men at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology, which is 0.713 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (867).

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 2021, 83 degrees were awarded to men at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology in Airframe Mechanics & Aircraft Maintenance Technology, which is 11.9 times more than the 7 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 362 degrees were awarded to men at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology in Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant, which is 7.87 times more than the 46 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

38%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 31% 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 43% 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 (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is Male and Asian (50% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.94% of graduates (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
866 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
273 degrees awarded
Black or African American
96 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is white (866 degrees awarded). There were 3.17 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (273 degrees).

3.84% of degree recipients (57 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
473 degrees awarded
White Male
393 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
174 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is white female (473 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (393 degrees).

Operations

Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology has an endowment valued at nearly $1.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 590k (36.9%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology had a total salary expenditure of 34M. Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology employs 85 Instructors. Most academics at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology are Male Instructor (47), and Female Instructor (38).

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 36 employees, and Management with 28 employees.

Endowment

$1.6M

2021 Endowment

22.7%

growth from 2020

Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology has an endowment valued at about $1.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology grew 22.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $3.69M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$14.9M

2021 Salaries

8.52%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology paid a median of $14.9M in salaries, which represents 43.9% of their overall expenditure ($34M) and a 8.52% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.37M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology paid a total of $4.37M to 85 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

85 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

61 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology was Instructor with 85 employees.

In 2021, 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 36 employees, and Management with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology was Male Instructor with 47 employees, and Female Instructor with 38 employees.

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