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Wayne State University

Acceptance Rate 75.32 %
SAT Average 1,140
Tuition & Fees $30,419
($14,297)
Student Population 23,630
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,910

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 2024 tuition & fees is $14,297 for Michigan residents and $30,419 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $20,482 for Michigan residents and $41,820 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 23,630 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 75.32% and the graduation rate is 60% 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.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, WSU's tuition & fees is $14,297 for Michigan residents and $30,419 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $20,482 for in-state students and $41,820 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Michigan ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$14,297$30,419
Graduate$20,482$41,820
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at WSU. The acceptance rate of WSU is 75.32% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 24.43%. The average graduation rate is 60% and the transfer-out rate is 21%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,910 and 78% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 23,630 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 75.32 %.
Acceptance Rate
75.32%
Graduation Rate for Wayne State University is 60 %
Graduation Rate
60%
Transfer-out Rate for Wayne State University is 21 %
Transfer-out Rate
21%
Retention Rate for Wayne State University is 84 %
Retention Rate
84%
Student Population for Wayne State University is 23,630
Student Population
23,630
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 $8,910 at Wayne State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,910

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/
Disability Servicehttps://studentdisability.wayne.edu/

Offered Degrees

WSU offers 339 major programs through online and on-site education where 11 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's920
Master's1216
Doctorate (Research)521
Doctorate (Practical)170
Less Than 1 Year Certificate30
Post-Bachelor's Certificate120
Post-Master's Certificate424

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