Wayne State University

Detroit, MI · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About Wayne State University

Wayne State University is a large, public institution in Detroit, MI, in a city setting. It enrolls about 15,587 students. The acceptance rate is 81%. 58% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $53,493.

81%

Acceptance

$12,766

Net price

15,587

Enrollment

58%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

81%

Acceptance rate

1,156

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading540–640

SAT Math520–630

ACT Composite23–29

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$12,766

Average net price

$15,190

In-state tuition

$32,037

Out-of-state tuition

$14,252

Room & board

$1,360

Books & supplies

$27,350

Total cost of attendance

46%

Students receiving Pell grants

38%

Students with federal loans

$21,250

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$11,090

$30–48K

$10,721

$48–75K

$12,068

$75–110K

$14,828

$110K+

$19,862

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business22.1%

Health & Nursing14.8%

Psychology8.8%

Computer Science6.2%

Engineering6.0%

Biology5.0%

Social Sciences4.7%

Visual & Performing Arts3.8%

Education3.7%

Parks & Recreation3.5%

After Graduation

$53,493

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$45,207

Median earnings (6 yrs)

58%

Graduation rate

83%

Retention rate

75%

Earn more than a HS grad

$14,651

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

15,587

Total enrollment

19%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

38%

First-generation

Gender balance

59% women

41% men

Race & ethnicity

White

53%

Black

18%

Asian

14%

Hispanic

Two or more races

American Indian / Alaska Native

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