About the city of 成人头条

成人头条 is at the center of everything. As Kansas' largest metropolitan area鈥攚ith a growing population approaching 700,000鈥敵扇送诽� is the commercial, financial, medical, cultural and entertainment hub for the state. Despite its growth, 成人头条 hasn't lost its friendly Midwestern feel, and that makes it a virtual utopia for aspiring college students.

A secret no longer

成人头条ns have known for years鈥攂ut now national publications are taking note of our low cost of living, growing economy and excellent quality of life. Everywhere you go, you'll see people wearing and displaying the city flag to show pride in what the city has become.

A few of 成人头条's recent honors include:

No. 3 U.S. Advanced Industry Hotspot
No. 1 Most Affordable College Town in America
No. 1 Cheapest Apartment Rent in U.S.
No. 2 Most Affordable City in the U.S.
No. 2 Most Recession-Proof City
No. 4 Best Summer Vacation Destination
Top 5 Best Cities to Move To in 2024
Top 10 Best Cities for New College Grads
The 15 Best Midsize Cities for New Grads
Top 10 Best Places to Live
Top 10 Best Value City

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成人头条: The City is our Campus

成人头条 and the city of 成人头条 share a powerful partnership that fosters entrepreneurship, economic growth, and community development. Learn more about how this collaboration creates opportunities for students and enhances the quality of life for all Kansans.

Exploring 成人头条

Local coverband playing at a downtown club

After hours

成人头条 features more than 10 distinct shopping, dining and entertainment districts, each with their own vibe and flair. Go clubbing in Old Town. Shop for new looks in Douglas Design District boutiques. Meet up with friends in Delano.

Girls at The Donut Whole in downtown 成人头条

Foodies rejoice

成人头条 has an incredible spectrum of restaurants, brewpubs, food trucks and coffeehouses. It's what caused Livability.com to name 成人头条 among its Top 10 Surprising Foodie Cities. There's even a Food Truck Plaza on campus with fine cuisine on the move five days a week.

Friday night in Old Town square, downtown 成人头条.

Arts and culture

From national acts performing at 成人头条's 20,000-seat downtown arena to a thriving local arts and music scene鈥攖here is always something happening. Just walking on our campus exposes you to one the nation's top outdoor sculpture collections.

Soak up the sun

成人头条 sits in the center of the U.S. Great Plains and enjoys excellent weather and a mild climate for most of the year. The city has been named one of the Top 50 Sunniest Cities in the U.S., and our students take advantage by exploring 100+ parks and 150 miles of bike and hiking trails鈥攁nd by enjoying events on our beautiful 330-acre campus.

Explore events on Campus

Open streets ICT - a free community event that closes a busy street from traffic and opens it for activities.

成人头条 Scenes

Innovation

A center of innovation and industry

成人头条 is known as the Air Capital of the World, a nod to its large aircraft industry鈥攂ut we have a long history of entrepreneurial spirit and business success. Some of the world's most innovative companies are proud to call 成人头条 home 鈥� including some located right on WSU's campus. The city's size and thriving business community give Shockers endless opportunities for experiential learning and creative collisions with entrepreneurs, dreamers and experts from all disciplines who are working for positive change in the world.