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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 15,716 prospective students applied, and 11,495 were granted admission. Of those admitted 2,968 enrolled in the school. 18,746 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 8,279 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $11,912 plus fees of $1,605. WSU is ranked 549 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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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 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#549 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#172 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#17 in Best Colleges in Michigan
#6 in Best Public Colleges in Michigan
#480 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Value Colleges in Michigan
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1010/1230 |
| ACT | 21/27 |
| GPA | 3.22 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Michigan Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,246 |
| Other Fees | $1,605 |
| Room and Board | $10,382 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,341 |
| Total One Year Cost | $27,486 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,246 |
| Other Fees | $1,605 |
| Room and Board | $10,382 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,341 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,856 |
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% |
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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.