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Wayne State University

Acceptance Rate 81.16 %
SAT Average 1,150
Tuition & Fees $34,650
($16,159)
Student Population 23,803
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $9,671

Academic Overview

Wayne State University Campus, Detroit, MI
Wayne State University is a public, four-years institute located in Detroit, Michigan. It is a Research University (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $16,159 for Michigan residents and $34,650 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $17,960 for Michigan residents and $36,542 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 23,803 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 81.16% and the graduation rate is 58% last year.
The salary after graduation from Wayne State University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $52,300. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, WSU's tuition & fees is $16,159 for Michigan residents and $34,650 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $17,960 for in-state students and $36,542 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Michigan ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$16,159$34,650
Graduate$17,960$36,542
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at WSU. The acceptance rate of WSU is 81.16% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 22.39%. The average graduation rate is 58% and the transfer-out rate is 21%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,671 and 75% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 23,803 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Wayne State University is 81.16 %.
Acceptance Rate
81.16%
Graduation Rate for Wayne State University is 58 %
Graduation Rate
58%
Transfer-out Rate for Wayne State University is 21 %
Transfer-out Rate
21%
Retention Rate for Wayne State University is 83 %
Retention Rate
83%
Student Population for Wayne State University is 23,803
Student Population
23,803
Student to Faculty Ratio for Wayne State University is 14 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,671 at Wayne State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$9,671

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address42 W. Warren Ave., Detroit, MI 48202
Phone313-577-2424
WEBhttps://wayne.edu/
Admissionhttps://wayne.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://wayne.edu/apply
Financial Aidhttps://wayne.edu/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://irda.wayne.edu/net-price-calculator/index.html
Veterans Tuitionhttps://omvae.wayne.edu/
Athletichttps://wsuathletics.com/news/2016/4/11/compliance-consumer-information.aspx
Disability Servicehttps://studentdisability.wayne.edu/

Offered Degrees

WSU offers 332 major programs through online and on-site education where 39 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's883
Master's11623
Doctorate (Research)530
Doctorate (Practical)170
Less Than 1 Year Certificate82
Post-Bachelor's Certificate132
Post-Master's Certificate379

Special Learning Opportunities

Wayne State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:3,216)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,412)

Veterans Benefits

Wayne State University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔