Wayne State University
- 6/10 Overall Rating
- 4 Year
- Detroit, MI
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4.2 4 reviews
Overview
Total enrollment
23,803- Size Large
- Status Non-profit
- Housing Yes
- Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
Wayne State University occupies an urban campus in Detroit's Midtown Cultural Center Historic District, positioned three miles north of downtown Detroit. Established in 1868, the institution evolved from multiple predecessor schools into a comprehensive public research university, gaining its current name in 1956. The 200-acre campus combines modern academic facilities with historic buildings from Detroit's early 20th century development, including several structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Wayne State maintains particular academic strengths in medicine, engineering, business, and law, while operating Michigan's largest single-campus medical school and the state's only urban-focused law school. The university primarily serves commuter students from the Detroit metropolitan area, though it maintains several residence halls and apartments housing a portion of its student population in the heart of Detroit's cultural district.
Ratings
WSU is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.
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Overall Rating6 out of 10
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Academics7 out of 10
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Resources7 out of 10
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Outcomes4 out of 10
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Value6 out of 10
Rankings
Rankings for Wayne State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
Admissions
Admission Standards
- SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1060/1270
- ACT (enrolled mid-50) 23/29
- GPA 3.42
Acceptance Rate
- Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
- Enrollment Rate 22.4%
- Application Fee $25
Applicant Competition Very Low
Annual Cost to Attend
Michigan Resident Tuition
$15,190Out of State Resident Tuition
$32,037Breakdown
- Tuition $15,190
- Books and Supplies $1,360
- Other Fees $2,135
- Room and Board $14,252
- Budget for Other Expenses $4,314
- Total One Year Cost $37,251
- Tuition $32,037
- Books and Supplies $1,360
- Other Fees $2,135
- Room and Board $14,252
- Budget for Other Expenses $4,314
- Total One Year Cost $54,098
Student Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
Popular majors at Wayne State University are Business, Psychology, and Education. 17% of students major in Business, 10% in Psychology, and 9% in Education.
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Business 17%
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Psychology 10%
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Education 9%
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Health Professions 8%
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Biology 7%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=172644.
GPA calculator: Wayne State University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026