Wichita State University
- Public
- Research university
Wichita State University: international tuition 19,869 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 31,965 USD, acceptance rate 94%. This page lists 2 scholarships open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 72, Duolingo 105.
Getting in. The school admits 94% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 470–610, Math 435–630, ACT 17–25. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 72+ or Duolingo 105+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 31,965 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 15/4. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at Wichita State University?
International tuition is 19,869 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 31,965 USD.
Does Wichita State University offer scholarships for international students?
This page lists 2 scholarships open to international students. There is not enough official evidence that a first-year Vietnamese international student is eligible for Wichita State merit scholarships or need-based aid. Listed international support is limited and either requires prior WSU enrollment or addresses emergencies.
What English scores does Wichita State University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 72, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Wichita State University?
The acceptance rate is 94%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Lucy Mungarevaani2025Vlog
- Wichita State University2025Campus tour
- Mithel Hasan2023Vlog
Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
Compared with 375 public United States schools with published tuition in Duckling's data.
What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
SGA International Student ScholarshipMeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Separate application requiredSchool page1,000 USD/year≈ ₫26.1M
This scholarship explicitly serves international students, but applicants must have completed at least one semester at WSU.
- First year only
Student Hardship FundNeed-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page1,000 USD≈ ₫26.1M
This fund is for qualified international students with emergency financial hardship, but it is not described as first-year entry aid.
- First year only
Admission requirements
Compared with 349 United States schools that publish an application fee in Duckling's data.
SAT / ACT of enrolled students
English
Application requirements
- English proficiencyiA TOEFL or IELTS score is not needed at application; it can be sent later or English can be tested on arrival.Optional
- High-school transcriptRequired
- Proof of fundsiA certification of financial support is required, along with a bank statement or other financial documents.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 534 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Spring 2027 application deadline – Standard ServiceApplicationin17days
- Spring 2027 application deadline – Premium ServiceApplication+47 days
- Summer 2027 application deadline – Basic ServiceApplication+109 days
- Summer 2027 application deadline – Standard ServiceApplication+137 days
- Summer 2027 application deadline – Premium ServiceApplication+168 days
- Fall 2027 application deadline – Basic ServiceApplication+182 days
- Fall 2027 application deadline – Standard ServiceApplication+229 days
- Fall 2027 application deadline – Premium ServiceApplication+259 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
Climate
School & campus
Where the school is
Detailed map
Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 10/10/2026How Duckling sources data