Student Outcomes

Success rates, completion statistics, and student outcome metrics for Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology

Wichita, KS

Overall Completion Rate

47.2%

Working Student Success

55.2%

Transfer Out Rate

23.4%

Still Enrolled Rate

0.9%

What are the Completion Rates by Student Type

Full-time Students
38.6%
Part-time Students
55.2%
First-time Students
53.7%
Transfer Students
47.8%

What does this mean for you? These completion rates show how different types of students succeed at this institution. Notably, part-time students have a higher success rate here (55.2% vs 38.6% for full-time), which is great news if you plan to work while studying. This pattern is common at trade colleges where programs are designed to accommodate working adults. First-time students are those new to college, while transfer students have attended another institution before.

What are the Cohort Outcomes Over Time

Tracking outcomes for the 2015-16 cohort of 1,235 students

After 4 Years

429
Certificates
114
Associate Degrees
543
Total Awards
44%
Completion Rate

After 6 Years

429
Certificates
131
Associate Degrees
560
Total Awards
45%
Completion Rate

After 8 Years (Final)

434
Certificates
140
Associate Degrees
574
Total Awards
46%
Completion Rate

Final Student Status

46%
Graduated
1%
Still Enrolled Here
22%
Enrolled Elsewhere
0%
Status Unknown

Completion Breakdown by Cohort

Part-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 78
8-Year Rate: 68%

Part-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 185
8-Year Rate: 63%

All First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 148
8-Year Rate: 62%

Full-time First-time Transfer Students

Cohort Size: 70
8-Year Rate: 56%

All First-time Students

Cohort Size: 363
8-Year Rate: 54%

All Part-time Students

Cohort Size: 690
8-Year Rate: 54%

Part-time Non-first-time Students

Cohort Size: 279
8-Year Rate: 52%

Full-time First-time Students

Cohort Size: 178
8-Year Rate: 44%

Time to Completion

Average time: 5 years
Median time: 5 years
Complete on time: 44.9%

About This Data

Outcome measures data tracks student cohorts over 4, 6, and 8-year periods. Data is sourced from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) and reflects the most recent available reporting year.