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Wayne State University

Detroit, Michigan

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Overview

Enrollment

24,919
Wayne State University overview
Location Detroit, Michigan
Online wayne.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Large City
Wayne State University overview
Size Large
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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 15,181 prospective students applied, and 9,603 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 2,732 enrolled in the school.  17,971 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 6,948 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $12,376 plus fees of $1,667. WSU is ranked 494 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

6/10

Overall

8/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

4/10

Outcomes

6/10

Value

WSU is rated within the top 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Wayne State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Challenging
Wayne State University overview
SAT 1030/1260
ACT 22/28
GPA 3.42

Applications Accepted

63.3% 
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Applications Due May 1, 2023
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $25

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Annual Cost to Attend

Michigan Resident Tuition

$12,376
In State Costs for Wayne State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,268
Other Fees$1,667
Room and Board $11,070
Budget for Other Expenses$4,114
Total One Year Cost$30,495

Out of State Resident Tuition

$28,346
Out of State Costs for Wayne State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,268
Other Fees$1,667
Room and Board $11,070
Budget for Other Expenses$4,114
Total One Year Cost$46,465

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$51,000 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

26% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Wayne State University students
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.