- Wichita Area Technical College (WATC) has been delivering excellence in education since 1965. WATC continues to build on this tradition with quality instructors, talented students and state-of-the-art technical equipment. Together, these elements help create a hands-on learning environment that promotes participation and prepares students for further education and/or career experiences. The mission of WATC is to provide quality higher education and leadership in workforce training that supports economic development for a global economy. WATC will be the leading provider of higher education, specializing in the delivery of career technical education, utilizing state of-the-art facilities with highly qualified faculty, and offering a competitive advantage that drives economic development in the region.
School Highlights
Wichita State University-Campus Of Applied Sciences And Technology serves 4,834 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 96%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 4,834 students
- In-state tuition: $7,169
- Out-state tuition: $8,587
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Wichita State University-Campus Of Applied Sciences And Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 347 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Wichita State University-Campus Of Applied Sciences And Technology
(KS) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
347 staff
170 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Wichita State University-Campus Of Applied Sciences And Technology has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Wichita State University-Campus Of Applied Sciences And Technology diversity score of 0.64 is more than the state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,834 students
1,453 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
# Full-Time Students
1,434 students
564 students
# Part-Time Students
3,400 students
889 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
317 students
230 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,434 students
556 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
3,400 students
886 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
5 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
342 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
3%
% Asian
9%
8%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
19%
14%
% White
5%
4%
% Hawaiian
56%
60%
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.61
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.3821%
0.4276%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2154%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$30,000
$34,100
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $7,169 is more than the state average of $3,402. The in-state tuition has grown by 18% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,587 is more than the state average of $4,296. The out-state tuition has grown by 24% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,169
$3,402
Out-State Tuition Fees
$8,587
$4,296
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
90%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,892
$8,892
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,467
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
ACT Composite
n/a
21
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Wichita State University-Campus Of Applied Sciences And Technology cost?
Wichita State University-Campus Of Applied Sciences And Technology's tuition is approximately $7,169 for In-State students and $8,587 for Out-State students.
What is Wichita State University-Campus Of Applied Sciences And Technology's ranking?
Wichita State University-Campus Of Applied Sciences And Technology ranks among the top 20% of community college in Kansas for: Largest student body.
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