Overview
Student Population
Best Colleges Rank
Located in Detroit, Michigan, Wayne State University is a large four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 17,093 prospective students applied, and 11,796 were granted admission. Of those admitted 3,120 enrolled in the school. 18,831 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 7,410 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $11,912 plus fees of $1,605. WSU is ranked 494 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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Outcomes
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WSU is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Wayne State University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#494 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#171 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#13 in Best Colleges in Michigan
#5 in Best Public Colleges in Michigan
#396 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1000/1200 |
| ACT | 20/27 |
| GPA | 3.42 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Michigan Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,246 |
| Other Fees | $1,605 |
| Room and Board | $10,694 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,068 |
| Total One Year Cost | $29,525 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,246 |
| Other Fees | $1,605 |
| Room and Board | $10,694 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,068 |
| Total One Year Cost | $44,895 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 17% |
| Psychology | 10% |
| Education | 9% |
| Health Professions | 8% |
| Biology | 7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=172644 IPEDS survey data for Wayne State University.
Current students may use the Wayne State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.