Wichita State University-Campus Of Applied Sciences And Technology

4004 N Webb Rd. Bldg 100
Wichita, KS 67226
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Tel: (316) 677-9400
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  • 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 4,596 students (33% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 26:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 36%.

Top Placements

Wichita State University-Campus Of Applied Sciences And Technology places among the top 20% of community colleges in Kansas for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 149 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Wichita State University-Campus Of Applied Sciences And Technology(KS) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty149 staff62 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Wichita State University-Campus Of Applied Sciences And Technology has grown by 36% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 has increased from 21:1 over five years.
The Wichita State University-Campus Of Applied Sciences And Technology diversity score of 0.63 is more than the state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment4,596 students1,234 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio31:126:1
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# Full-Time Students1,528 students661 students
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# Part-Time Students3,068 students826 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
5%
3%
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% Hispanic
15%
12%
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% Black
10%
9%
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% White
57%
64%
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% Two or more races
5%
3%
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% Non Resident races
5%
3%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
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Diversity Score0.630.56
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College Completion Rate
43%
36%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$30,000$34,100
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $7,169 is more than the state average of $3,378. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $8,587 is more than the state average of $4,337. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$7,169$3,378
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Out-State Tuition Fees$8,587$4,337
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid82%90%
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Median Debt for Graduates$8,967$9,000
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Wichita State University-Campus Of Applied Sciences And Technology and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in KS by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts$5,741$5,495
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Wichita State University-Campus Of Applied Sciences And Technology is National American University-Wichita (2.8 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • National American University-Wichita
    Private for-profit
    95 students | 2.80 Mi7309 E 21st Street North, Suite G-40
    Wichita,  KS  67206
    (316) 448-5400     2.8095
  • Butler Community College
    Public
    8,374 students | 18.90 Mi901 S Haverhill Rd
    El Dorado,  KS  67042
    (316) 321-2222     18.908,374
  • Hesston College
    Private not-for-profit
    419 students | 28.50 Mi301 South Main
    Hesston,  KS  67062
    (620) 327-4221     28.50419
  • Hutchinson Community College
    Public
    5,574 students | 43.60 Mi1300 N Plum St
    Hutchinson,  KS  67501
    (620) 665-3500     43.605,574
  • Central Christian College of Kansas
    Private not-for-profit
    726 students | 48.00 Mi1200 S Main
    McPherson,  KS  67460
    (620) 241-0000000     48.00726
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 4,596 students
  • In-state tuition: $7,169
  • Out-state tuition: $8,587
  • Student:teacher ratio: 31:1
  • Minority enrollment: 43%
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For Kansas public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $3,378 per year for in-state students and $4,337 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $15,024 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Kansas community colleges have a diversity score of 0.56, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in Kansas is Donnelly College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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