Outcomes at WSU
Graduation Rate
51.59%
Transfer-out Rate
24.79%
Retention Rate
66.00%
The graduation rate at Wichita State University is 51.59% last year which is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. 745 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 1,444 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 24.79% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. The retention rate (full-time students) is 66% that is average compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Kansas.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Wichita State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Wichita State University. 745 students have completed and 358 students have transferred out to other institutes. In addition, 64 students still enrolled and 277 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 1,444 | 1,443 | 1 |
| Completers | 745 (51.59%) | 745 | - |
| Transfer-out | 358 (24.79%) | 358 | - |
| Still Enrolled | 64 (4.43%) | 64 | - |
| No Longer Enrolled | 277 (19.18%) | 276 | 1 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 451 students have completed in 4 years and additional 219 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 451 (31.25%) |
169 (25.19%) |
282 (36.53%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 219 (15.18%) |
114 (16.99%) |
105 (13.60%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 73 (5.06%) |
43 (6.41%) |
30 (3.89%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 51.59% (745/1,444) | 48.73% (327/671) | 54.08% (418/773) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 50.00% (2/4) | 100.00% (1/1) | 33.33% (1/3) |
| Asian | 66.96% (77/115) | 63.08% (41/65) | 72.00% (36/50) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 45.65% (42/92) | 44.74% (17/38) | 46.30% (25/54) |
| Hispanic | 52.91% (91/172) | 55.07% (38/69) | 51.46% (53/103) |
| White | 54.17% (474/875) | 49.39% (201/407) | 58.33% (273/468) |
| Two or More Race | 43.04% (34/79) | 48.57% (17/35) | 38.64% (17/44) |
| Unknown | 27.27% (3/11) | 16.67% (1/6) | 40.00% (2/5) |