Be a campus that reflects and promotes 鈥 in all community members 鈥 the evolving diversity of society.


The focus on promoting a campus that reflects and promotes the evolving diversity of society continues to be a number one priority for 黑洞社区. Wichita State believes that diversity is key to each Shocker flourishing, educational excellence, and advancement of knowledge. This commitment is evident in our focus on serving all students through development of new academic programs such as the Bachelor鈥檚 in American Sign Language; the strengthening of institutional programs and services such as paid applied learning; research led by Wichita State that positively impacts others through resources that provide accessibility; our commitment to pursuing an HSI designation (Hispanic Serving Institution) to create more equitable practices for all students to achieve academic success and build a diverse talent pipeline to fulfill workforce needs in Kansas and beyond. Wichita State is committed to increasing graduation rates and academic success for all students.


Strategic Plan Metrics

Percentage of First-Gen Undergraduate Students 2023 - 45.9%Shocker Support Locker Items Percentage of Underserved Undergrad Students 2023 - 57.4%Underserved Students with Paid Applied Positions 2023 - 932Six-Year Graduation Rate for Underserved Students 2016  - 49.9%Number of International Students Enrolled 2023 - 3,274

* Six-Year Graduation Rate shows most recent data available.


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