Wichita

According to U.S. News & World Report, Wichita State University has been placed at #299-440th position in the latest national universities category by US News & World Report. The indicators that are considered for ranking purposes include outcomes, faculty resources, expert opinion, faculty resources, financial resources, student excellence, and alumni giving. Wichita State is known for its medical school, hospitality school, Vet school and communications school.

Wichita State University ranks 4th among all the U.S. universities in aeronautical R&D expenditures according to the National Science Foundation. Also, Wichita State University ranking is first in industry funding for aeronautical expenditures. As per US News and Report, WSU is ranked at 365 rank among the top universities in the USA.

The National Institute for Aviation Research (NIAR) was established in 1985, with the aim to increase research and development capabilities. Due to the NIAR's research efforts, Wichita State University ranks 4th among all the U.S. universities in aeronautical R&D expenditures according to the National Science Foundation. Additionally, with more than 30 renowned centers and institutes and state-of-the-art labs and research facilities, WSU students do real research that impacts the community, the economy and people's lives.