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πŸ’° Wichita State University Merit Scholarships

Total Scholarships
6
Automatic
4
In-State Awards
$1,000-$4,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,500-$6,000/yr
Multi-Year Awards
$50,000 total
Typical Requirements for Automatic Merit
3.0 GPA / 21 ACT

Wichita State University awards merit scholarships automatically on GPA and test scores, with no separate application. Awards run $1,500-$6,000/yr for out-of-state students. Eligibility starts at 3.0 GPA / 21 ACT. Against tuition of $17,714, students receiving the largest award pay about $11,714 a year before other aid.

What you'd actually pay at Wichita State University

Tuition & fees
$17,714
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Largest annual award
$6,000
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Students receiving it pay about
$11,714/yr

Tuition and fees only β€” housing (about $12,420), books and travel are extra. Awards must still be won and may carry renewal conditions. Need-based aid is separate and may reduce this further.

Official Scholarship Information
View complete details on Wichita State University's website
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Automatic merit scholarships at Wichita State University β€” no separate application

4 awards granted on your admission application, based on GPA and test scores.

Freshmen Merit Scholarships (Kansas Residents & Students with Tuition Discount Programs)
Award
$1,500-$4,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 21+ β€’ SAT 1060+
Merit-based scholarship for incoming freshmen who are Kansas residents or eligible for tuition discount programs.
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Freshmen Merit Scholarships (Out-of-State Students)
Award
$2,500-$6,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+ β€’ ACT 21+ β€’ SAT 1060+
Merit-based scholarship for incoming out-of-state freshmen.
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Freshmen University Academic Scholarships (Kansas Residents & Students with Tuition Discount Programs)
Award
$1,000-$2,000/yr in-state
Requirements
GPA 3.0+
GPA-only academic scholarship for incoming freshmen who are Kansas residents or eligible for tuition discount programs.
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Freshmen University Academic Scholarships (Out-of-State Students)
Award
$1,500-$3,000/yr out-of-state
Out-of-State Requirements
GPA 3.0+
GPA-only academic scholarship for incoming out-of-state freshmen.
Source β†—

Other scholarships at Wichita State University (2)

These require a separate application, or the school does not publish their eligibility criteria.

Honors College Merit Scholarship
$500/yr
Merit scholarship for students fully admitted to the Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College.
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WSU National Merit Scholarships
$50,000 total
Scholarship awarded over four years to National Merit Finalists.
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Common questions about Wichita State University scholarships

How much merit aid does Wichita State University give?

Published awards range $1,500-$6,000/yr. Wichita State University lists 6 merit scholarships in total.

What GPA or test scores do you need for a scholarship at Wichita State University?

The lowest published threshold across automatic awards is 3.0 GPA / 21 ACT. Individual scholarships set their own cutoffs.

Does Wichita State University give merit scholarships to out-of-state students?

Yes. Awards for out-of-state students run $1,500-$6,000/yr.

Is there a full-ride scholarship at Wichita State University?

Not a full ride. The largest published award covers about 34% of tuition.

Do you have to apply separately for merit scholarships at Wichita State University?

4 of the published awards are granted automatically on your admission application, with no separate scholarship application.

πŸ’‘ Tip: Award amounts and cutoffs change year to year. Confirm current figures with Wichita State University's financial aid office before making decisions β€” or check their scholarship page.

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