On Wednesday Wichita State University issued a statement celebrating the highest enrollment in the school's 128-year history. According to the annual data released by the Kansas Board of Regents, combined enrollment by headcount across all locations for fall 2023 is 23,203. That's an increase of 3.7% in fall student headcount at the Wichita State campus from 16,921 in 2022 to 17,548 in 2023. At WSU Tech, student headcount increased 12.6% from 5,021 last year to 5,655 this year. It is the highest headcount ever for both campuses.
Wichita State President Rick Muma says, "this success can be wholly attributed to our steadfast commitment to the people and businesses of Kansas, as we create an affordable and accessible educational experience for our students, fuel the talent pipeline for employers, and support the economic growth of our state. Together, we are forging a brighter future for all Kansans."
The release also highlights the number of new and returning students from Sedgwick County is up 2.2% as well as new students from Shocker partnerships in Arkansas, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas are up by 4.8%.
