Detroit, MI
Admission is not highly competitive: about 82 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 9 percentage points since 2019, from 73% to 82% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 15,716 | 11,495 | 2,968 | 73% |
| 2020 | 17,093 | 11,796 | 3,120 | 69% |
| 2021 | 15,181 | 9,603 | 2,732 | 63% |
| 2022 | 14,002 | 10,547 | 2,577 | 75% |
| 2023 | 15,190 | 12,461 | 2,988 | 82% |
Fall 2023 applicants
7,122 of 8,555 women and 4,457 of 5,494 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Wayne State University has an acceptance rate of 82% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 12,461 of 15,190 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 82 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
15,190 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 2,988 enrolled.
No. Wayne State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 9 percentage points since 2019, from 73% to 82% — it has become less selective.