Hotel Near Wichita State University (WSU)

If you are planning a visit to WSU, why not book an affordable hotel near Wichita State University at the Scotsman Inn West? We are within minutes of the campus, plus you will also be near other diversions such as various restaurants, shopping venues, golf courses, and more.

WSU Information

Wichita State University, was founded in 1895 as a Congregational institution. Located in the largest city in Kansas, it continues to enhance the traditional classroom experience by providing students greater opportunities in resources. With an enrollment of more than 15,000, Wichita State (WSU) prides itself on specialized attention to each student.

Modern and accessible, WSU has a 330-acre campus that at the same time retains the flavor of the University's 107-year heritage. More than 60 pieces of sculpture by internationally known artists adorn the campus. During the past 20 years, Wichita State has more than doubled its instructional space, adding major buildings for art, engineering, health sciences, biological sciences, physical education, music, dance, and liberal arts and sciences. Approximately 120 social and special interest clubs provide opportunities for students to meet and work with others who share their interests. Nine national sororities and 11 national fraternities are active on campus.

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WSU is a Division I institution and fields teams in tennis, cross-country, basketball, track, golf, crew, bowling, men's baseball and women's volleyball and softball. The university's mascot name, the Shockers, reflects the university's heritage: Early students earned money by shocking, or harvesting, wheat in nearby fields, hence the earlier mascot name of Wheatshockers, which has been shortened to Shockers.

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