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Wayne State University

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Acceptance Rate 73 %
SAT Average 1,120
Tuition & Fees $28,887
($13,517)
Student Population 27,025
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $7,652

Academic Overview

Wayne State University Campus, Detroit, MI
Wayne State University is a public, 4 or more 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 2021 tuition & fees are $13,517 for Michigan residents and $28,887 for out-of-state students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 27,025 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 73% and the graduation rate is 48% 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.

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2021 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2020-2021, tuition and fees of Wayne State University are $13,517 for Michigan residents and $28,887 for non-residents. For graduate schools, its 2021 tuition and fees are $18,226 for in-state students and $37,215 for out-of-state students.
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Wayne State University 2021 Tuition & Fees
Michigan ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$13,517$28,887
Graduate$18,226$37,215
[Chart] 2020-2021 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2021 key academic statistics at WSU. The acceptance rate of WSU is 73% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 26%. The average graduation rate is 48% and the transfer-out rate is 32%. The average received amount of financial aid is $7,652 and 73% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 27,025 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 73 %.
Acceptance Rate
73%
Graduation Rate for Wayne State University is 48 %
Graduation Rate
48%
Transfer-out Rate for Wayne State University is 32 %
Transfer-out Rate
32%
Retention Rate for Wayne State University is 79 %
Retention Rate
79%
Student Population for Wayne State University is 27,025
Student Population
27,025
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 $7,652 at Wayne State University.
Financial Aid Amount
$7,652

Offered Degrees

WSU offers 387 major programs through online and on-site education where 33 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Two but less than four years certificate151
Bachelor's Degree1008
Post Bachelor's Degree273
Master's Degree1229
Post Master's Degree498
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship564
Doctor's degree - professional practice180

Special Learning Opportunities

Wayne State University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides 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:2,835)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $3,930)

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✔

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