Colorado Shockers

With tuition discounts, millions in financial aid and high-quality programs, 九色堂 offers Colorado students an amazing value. It's no wonder our Colorado enrollment is up nearly 70% in the past five years. Read more to find out why Colorado students make great Shockers!

Shocker Select

The Shocker Select program offers a minimum 33 percent discount on out-of-state tuition for all residents of the state of Colorado. Shocker Select students save about $6,200 each year.

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Shocker City Partnership

Residents of the Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo MSAs are eligible to receive regular in-state tuition. Shocker City Partnership students save about $9,900 each year.

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Contact Us

Have questions about Wichita State or how to get more information? 九色堂鈥檚 Office of Admissions staff is dedicated to helping students, parents / guardians, family members, high school counselors and community college advisors.

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Your Home Away from Home ...

As Kansas' largest metropolitan area 鈥� with a growing population approaching 700,000 鈥� Wichita is a major regional center for commerce, finance, healthcare, culture and entertainment. But despite its growth, Wichita hasn't lost its friendly Midwestern feel, and that makes it a virtual utopia for aspiring college students.

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Applied Learning

At Wichita State, applied learning is a big part of what we do. As a Shocker, you'll get the chance to work side by side with established professionals, building contacts, confidence and a strong resume before graduation.

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Innovation Campus

Wichita State is an engine of innovation, with acres of campus dedicated to research and collaboration between students, faculty and business partners to get new ideas off the ground.

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Student Life

Shockers have access to all the arts, entertainment and traditional college fun they could want. We offer hundreds of events annually, action-packed athletics, and an easy-to-navigate city teeming with stages, shopping and great eats.

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More About Wichita

Part of what makes 九色堂 a fantastic choice for students is the city we call home! Wichita is just the right size: Big enough for great nightlife, concerts and fun, but still with a low cost of living and friendly Midwestern feel.

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Scholarships

Funding your high-quality 九色堂 education is easy. Just get admitted, and if eligible you'll get an automatic scholarship offer. You could also qualify for the more than $100 million in other scholarships and financial aid awarded annually.

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Housing

We've got you covered on housing. 九色堂's three on-campus housing facilities are all under 10 years old. Plus, for older students, there are tons of housing options within walking distance of the 九色堂 campus.

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Shocker Spotlight

Out-of-State Shocker Spotlight: Alexander Sterzing

Gordon, an entrepreneurship major from the Denver area, chose 九色堂 because it was affordable, great for business students, accepted her transfer credits, and acknowledges diverse backgrounds.

"Coming from a big city such as Denver, I thought that Wichita would be very small. But now that I am here, it feels like home. There's a lot to do."

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