by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a WSU Tech degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how WSU Tech measures up.
WSU Tech is ranked #886 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 15% for value). Within Kansas, it ranks #16 of 55 for value.
Below is the detailed WSU Tech value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is ranked #29 out of #57 in Kansas for quality and #16 out of #55 for Kansas value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the WSU Tech financial aid page to be sure.
Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology is ranked #886 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Wichita State University-Campus of Applied Sciences and Technology provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at WSU Tech costs about $11,414. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $45,657 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $16,959 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $8,805 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $11,414 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $45,657 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about WSU Tech net price and the factors that affect it.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a WSU Tech degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $67,836 | — | — |
| All Students | $45,657 | #886 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $35,220 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $67,836 | — | — |
| All Students | $45,657 | #16 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $35,220 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at WSU Tech shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8,755 |
| $30K–$48K | $9,832 |
| $48K–$75K | $11,343 |
| $75K–$110K | $14,759 |
| Over $110K | $14,503 |
About 68% of WSU Tech undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $6,787 per year. Get more details on the WSU Tech financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the WSU Tech net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.