Wichita State University

The mission of Wichita State University is to be an essential educational, cultural, and economic driver for Kansas and the greater public good. Combining tradition and innovation with the limitless resources of its location, only Wichita State has all the pieces you need to do more and be more. The location of Wichita State, in Kansas largest city, students take learning out of the classroom and into the real-world, gaining practical experience, building a resume, making connections, and getting a jumpstart on a career.

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School Details

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Public, Coed 1895 N/A Semester $229.3 million 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260 (316) 978-3456
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Kansas Wichita 462 463

Info & Regulations

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Campus size (acres) 330
Students who have cars on campus N/A
Alcohol permitted on campus for students of legal age Yes

Health & Safety

Basic student services offered

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nonremedial tutoring
placement service
day care
health service
health insurance

Campus safety and security services offered

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24-hour foot and vehicle patrols
Late night transport/escort service
24-hour emergency telephones
Lighted pathways/sidewalks
Student patrols
Controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc.)

Career

Career services offered

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co-op education
on-campus job interviews
internships
resume assistance
career/job search classes
alumni network
interest inventory
interview training

Computer Resources

Computers available for student use in

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residence halls
computer center/labs
library
student center

Library & Museum Information

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On-campus library Yes
Museums or special academic buildings on campus Museum of Anthropology, Ulrich Museum of Art

Learning Disabled (LD) Students

Services for LD students

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Remedial math
Remedial English
Reading machines
Tape recorders
Videotaped classes
Diagnostic testing service
Untimed tests
Note-taking services
Oral tests
Readers
Extended time for tests
Tutors
Priority seating
Texts on tape
Typist/scribe
Exams on tape or computer
Other testing accommodations

Physically Disabled Students

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Accessibility of campus to physically disabled students Mostly

Services for physically disabled students

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Note-taking services
Special transportation
Tape recorders
Special housing
Tutors
Adaptive equipment
Reader services
Braille services
Interpreters for hearing-impaired
Talking books