Wayne State University
tuition & fees
$30,419
graduate tuition & fees
$41,820
acceptance rate
75%
Student Population
23,630
online students
3,328
Number of Programs
339
Financial Aid Amount
$8,910
SAT Scores
1,140
Graduation Rate
60%
Wayne State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Detroit, Michigan. WSU ranked 226th in National Universities and 25th in Michigan Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 23,630 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. WSU's acceptance rate is 75.32% last year (undergraduate school).
Wayne State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Wayne State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 42 W. Warren Ave., Detroit, MI 48202 |
| Phone | 313-577-2424 |
| WEB | https://wayne.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://wayne.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://wayne.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://wayne.edu/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://irda.wayne.edu/net-price-calculator/index.html |
| Veterans Tuition | https://omvae.wayne.edu/ |
| Disability Service | https://studentdisability.wayne.edu/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Wayne State University is 75.32% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 24.43%. The application fees are $25 for undergraduate programs and $50 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75.32 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 24.43 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $50 |
Tuition & Fees
WSU's 2024 tuition & fees is $14,297 for Michigan residents and $30,419 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition decreased by -11.05% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($34,199).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $20,482 for Michigan residents and $41,820 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 3.50% compared to the last year's rate.
| Michigan Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $14,297 | $30,419 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $20,482 | $41,820 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 23,630 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 3,328 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. WSU has 15,958 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 7,672 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 23,630 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 15,958 |
| Graduate Students | 7,672 |
| Online Enrollment | 3,328 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
WSU offers 339 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 11 out of the 339 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by WSU
| Number of programs | 339 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 11 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |