College of Engineering

College of Engineering

Applied learning is a hallmark of Wichita State, and in the College of Engineering, students get hands-on experience in the classroom, in dozens of laboratories across the campus, and on the job through robust co-op and internship programs.  

The College of Engineering Shocker Fund helps make these experiences possible by providing unrestricted support to the areas of greatest need. That includes covering attendance fees for national conferences and funding faculty on-boarding expenses to help improve the faculty-to-student ratio within the college.  

Another great way to support the college is by supporting the College of Engineering need-based scholarships. Far more students apply for financial aid each year than WSU has resources to help. This fund will help us reach more students. 

Your support makes a difference! 


Wichita State students explore College of Engineering open house

Each spring, the College of Engineering Open House draws students, alumni and industry representatives.

By the numbers

25% – Engineers in Wichita that graduated from WSU
$109 M – Total R&D expenditures in the National Institute for Aviation Research and the College of Engineering
77 – National ranking given by the U.S. News and World Report to the WSU College of Engineering

Anthony Muscat, Dean

“We are educating complete engineers who have meaningful applied learning experience, think holistically, and know how to innovate.”

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Want to make a major impact?

Our Senior Director of Development, Magnus Assarsson, can help connect your passions with opportunities to make a difference. Reach him at magnus.assarsson@wichita.edu.

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We did the math: Your gift matters

The students, faculty and staff of the College of Engineering have what it takes to change the world. With bright minds and big hearts, they identify problems and find solutions. Your gift to the College of Engineering ensures the ideas born here become something real – something big and bold – for our students, our communities and our industry partners.

Watch as Wichita State University engineering student Carlos Gatti changes people’s lives in the community by creating assistive devices, also known as prosthetics, with social impact engineering.

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Wichita State College of Engineering students adpat cars for special needs kids in the Go Baby Go applied learning program

College of Engineering students adapt mechanized toy cars for children with special needs in the Go Baby Go applied learning program.

Wichita State University John Bardo Center, home to several College of Engineering laboratories and Go Create

The John Bardo Center is home to many College of Engineering laboratories and the GoCreate community workspace.

Wichita State University's Robotic room inside the John Bardo Center home to the College of Engineering
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Because of you

Your gift to the Shocker Fund provides flexible resources to meet the changing needs of WSU students. More students will have access to programs that enhance their college experience, such as tutoring, study abroad, applied learning conferences and competitions, and community service opportunities.

Last year, College of Engineering students received $84,399 from nearly 500 individual gifts. So far this year, students have received $56,990. With your help, we can beat the previous total and more of our students will receive the critical support they need to succeed. Make your gift to the College of Engineering Shocker Fund today.

On behalf of Wichita State students, thank you Shocker Nation.