Wichita, KS · Public university · City (large)
| Item | Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees (in-state) | $8,866 | Published rate before aid |
| Tuition & fees (out-of-state) | $18,226 | Published rate before aid |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,610 | Annual |
| Books & supplies | $1,250 | Estimated annual |
| Total sticker cost | $20,964 | Everything, before aid |
| Average actual cost paid | $13,299 | After grants and scholarships — this is the number that matters |
Students here pay on average $7,665 less than the sticker price — about 37% off, once grants and scholarships are counted.
Share of degrees awarded, US Dept. of Education.
| Athletic association | D-I |
| Men’s varsity sports (5) | Track & Field (111), Baseball (49), Basketball (15), Tennis (10), Golf (9) |
| Women’s varsity sports (7) | Track & Field (143), Basketball (23), Volleyball (22), Softball (21), Bowling (10), Golf (9), Tennis (8) |
| Softball conference | The American |
| Head softball coach | Kristi Bredbenner |
Squad sizes in brackets, from the federal Equity in Athletics survey (2024–25). Filter by sport and division on the interactive map.
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