Location & Weather

City and State
There are so many great reasons to study in Wichita! Wichita is the largest city in Kansas and has a metropolitan population of over 1/2 million people. Wichita is the cultural, industrial, and financial center of Kansas. The city has a top-rated symphony orchestra, ballet, beautiful parks, and interesting museums. More than 800 corporations conduct international trade in the city and Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) is one of the fastest-growing airports in the nation.

Wichita is known for its warm and friendly people, good schools, and low crime rate. The city has been given the prestigious All-American City award three times. This award is given to the 10 best cities in the U.S. Kansas has also been cited as being the 4th most livable state in America because of its attractive employment opportunities, quality education, affordable housing, and strong economy.

Weather
Wichita enjoys four seasons a year. Spring has mild temperatures and the city receives rain more often during this season than any other time of the year. Thousands of flowers bloom on the campus during the spring. Summer is hot and somewhat humid with bright and sunny days. Fall has mild temperatures and the city is especially colorful during this season. Winter is our coldest season and light snowfall occurs every few weeks.