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Wichita State University Women's Track & Field

Welcome to the Wichita State University women's track & field recruiting profile. Wichita State competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the American Conference from Wichita, Kansas. Led by head coach Steve Rainbolt, Wichita State University pairs a 94% acceptance rate with a 51% graduation rate and a $14,228 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
Not reported
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
American Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
19,283
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
94%
State
Kansas
City
Wichita
Address
1845 N. Fairmount
Staff
Steve Rainbolt
Head Coach
Heidi Benton
Assistant Coach / Horizontal Jumps
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Adam Moore
Track and Field Director of Operations / Assistant Coach
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Aliyah Fertig
Track and Field Assistant Coach / Pole Vault
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Connor Vaughn
Track and Field Assistant Coach
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John Hetzendorf
Track and Field Assistant Coach / Throws
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Kirk Hunter
Track and Field Assistant Coach / Distance
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Tanner Brown
Track and Field Assistant Coach
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D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 10% of D1 women's track & field programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
69%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
51%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$44,043
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$51,532
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 78% of D1 women's track & field programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$7,529
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$17,714
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$12,420
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$14,228
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$40

Program Resources

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
Not reported
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
Not reported
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