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Wichita State University: fees, requirements and location for Nepali students

A public research university in Wichita, the largest city in Kansas.

Public University Wichita, Kansas

Bachelor tuition / yr*
$20,000–$22,000
approx. NPR 30.4–33.5 lakh
Master tuition / yr*
$17,000–$19,000
approx. NPR 25.9–28.9 lakh
Living cost / yr (est.)
$12,420
approx. NPR 18.9 lakh
Intakes
Fall (Aug/Sep) / Spring (Jan) / Summer

* Estimated yearly tuition (based on official 2024-25 US Dept. of Education data; 2027-28 may be higher). Final fees are confirmed in your offer letter/I-20. NPR at 1 USD = NPR 152.24.

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Wichita State University is a public university in Wichita, Kansas. Estimated bachelor tuition is $20,000–$22,000 a year (approx. NPR 30.4–33.5 lakh). Estimated master's tuition is $17,000–$19,000 a year (approx. NPR 25.9–28.9 lakh). For a bachelor's degree the university lists IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72, Duolingo 105. For a master's it lists IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 115. Final fees are confirmed in your offer letter/I-20.

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Entry requirements for Nepali students

Published by the university for international applicants. Programmes can ask for more, so we confirm the exact requirement for your course.

RequirementBachelor (after +2)Master (after bachelor)
Minimum GPA 2.5 on a 4.0 scale (freshman) Most programmes: 3.0 and a related bachelor's degree (GRE not required)
TOEFL iBT 72 / 4 (new scale) 79
IELTS Academic 6.0 6.5
Duolingo 105 115
PTE Academic 49 58
  • Bachelor: A test score is not required when you apply; you can send it later or take placement testing on arrival.
  • Master: MBA: TOEFL 88, IELTS 7.0 or Duolingo 125.
  • Sources: bachelor requirements · master requirements

Percentage from Nepal

The university states its requirement as a US GPA on a 4.0 scale and does not publish a Nepal percentage equivalent. Your +2 or bachelor marks are converted to its scale, so we check where your marks fall before you apply.

Study gap

The university does not publish a maximum study gap for bachelor or master applicants. US universities usually look at your whole record, so be ready to explain the gap with documents such as work or training letters. Whether your gap fits is confirmed during counselling.

Location: Wichita, KS

Wichita is the largest city in Kansas, with a large aviation industry.

Population (July 2025)
400,987
2020 Census
397,532

Source: US Census Bureau QuickFacts (city population).

Larger cities nearby

  • Oklahoma City, OK about 245 km (150 miles)
  • Kansas City, MO about 285 km (175 miles)
  • Dallas, TX about 550 km (340 miles)

Approximate straight-line distances between city centres; road distance is longer.

International students at Wichita State University

YearInternational studentsTotal studentsShare
2025 (brochure) 2,800 — —

The university's August 2025 brochure states about 2,800 international students from over 100 countries.

Figures as published by the university or by Open Doors (Institute of International Education). Click a year to see its source.

Bachelor subject areas

Area/Cultural StudiesBiology/BiomedicalBusiness & ManagementCommunication/JournalismComputer & ITEducationEngineeringEngineering TechnologyEnglishLanguagesHealth/NursingHistoryLiberal ArtsMaths & StatisticsInterdisciplinarySports/KinesiologyPhilosophy/ReligionPhysics/ChemistryPsychologyPublic Admin/Social WorkSocial Sciences/EconomicsArts/Design/MusicSecurity/Criminal Justice

Master subject areas

Biology/BiomedicalBusiness & ManagementCommunication/JournalismComputer & ITEducationEngineeringEngineering TechnologyEnglishHuman SciencesLanguagesHealth/NursingHistoryLiberal ArtsMaths & StatisticsInterdisciplinaryEnvironmentSports/KinesiologyPhysics/ChemistryPsychologyPublic Admin/Social WorkSocial Sciences/EconomicsArts/Design/MusicSecurity/Criminal Justice

Questions about Wichita State University

How much is Wichita State University tuition for Nepali students?

Estimated yearly tuition is $20,000–$22,000 for a bachelor's degree and $17,000–$19,000 for a master's, before living costs of about $12,420 a year. These are estimates based on 2024-25 US Department of Education data; final fees are confirmed in your offer letter/I-20.

What IELTS or Duolingo score does Wichita State University require?

Bachelor's: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 72, Duolingo 105. Master's: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 115. Some programmes ask for higher scores. Source: the university's admissions website.

Does Wichita State University accept a study gap?

The university does not publish a maximum study gap. US universities usually look at your whole record, so be ready to explain the gap with documents such as work or training letters. Whether your gap fits is confirmed during counselling.

Where is Wichita State University located?

Wichita is the largest city in Kansas, with a large aviation industry. The city's population was 400,987 in July 2025 (US Census Bureau estimate). The nearest larger city in our list is Oklahoma City, OK, about 245 km (150 miles) away in a straight line.

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