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Wayne State University

Also known as: WSU

📍 Detroit, Michigan🏛️ Urban Setting👥 15,587 Undergrads🔗 wayne.edu

Overview

Wayne State University is a large public research university in Detroit, Michigan. It enrolls about 15,587 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 81%. Graduates earn a median of $53,493 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

81%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,156

540–640

Net Price

$12,766

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

58%

Retention

83%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$53,493

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

81.2%

SAT Average

1,156

ACT Composite

23–29

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200540 – 640 (mid 50%)800

Math

200520 – 630 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

123 – 29 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$15,190

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$32,037

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$27,350

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$12,766

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$11,090
$30,001 – $48,000	$10,721
$48,001 – $75,000	$12,068
$75,001 – $110,000	$14,828
$110,001 +	$19,862

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

37.8%

Academics & Programs

Wayne State University offers programs across 26 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Business, Management & Marketing

22.5%

Health Professions

13.6%

Psychology

9.6%

Engineering

6.9%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

5.5%

Computer & Information Sciences

4.8%

Education

4.3%

Social Sciences

4.3%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

58%

On-Time (4yr)

36%

Retention (FT)

83%

% Earning >$25K

73%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$45,207

8 years

$50,384

10 years

$53,493

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

74.2%

White

63.2%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

52.8%

Black or African American

17.9%

Asian

14.1%

Hispanic / Latino

7.8%

Two or more races

4.5%

International

2.2%

Gender

Women

58.8%

Men

41.3%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wayne State University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 81%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1156.

How much does Wayne State University cost?

In-state tuition is $15,190, and out-of-state is $32,037. Average net price after financial aid is $12,766.

What is Wayne State University known for?

Most popular programs include Business, Management & Marketing, Health Professions, Psychology.

What's the graduation rate at Wayne State University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 58%, and 83% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.