Wayne State University
Wayne State University is a public 4-year institution in Detroit, MI. It enrolls about 23,553 students and admits roughly 82% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Detroit, MI 48202 |
| County | Wayne County |
| Enrollment | 23,553 |
| Acceptance rate | 82% |
| Applicants / admitted | 15,190 / 12,461 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $15,464 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $33,158 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 57% |
| Transfer-out rate | 23% |
| Full-time retention rate | 82% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $16,021 |
| Campus setting | City: Large |
| Size category | 20,000 and above |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 530–640 |
| ACT middle 50% | 21–28 |
| Website | https://wayne.edu/ |
| Phone | 3135772424 |
Admissions
About 15,190 students applied and 12,461 were admitted. Of those admitted, 2,988 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $15,464 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $33,158. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $16,021 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $12,337 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,560 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $14,864 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $19,189 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,543 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 2,566 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 57% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Wayne State University is in Detroit, MI, Wayne County. Its coordinates are 42.3590, -83.0690.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Wayne State University?
About 82% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 15,190 applicants.
How much does Wayne State University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $15,464 for in-state students and $33,158 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Wayne State University?
About 23,553 students are enrolled.