Wayne State University
tuition & fees
$34,650
graduate tuition & fees
$36,542
acceptance rate
81%
Student Population
23,803
online students
3,013
Number of Programs
332
Financial Aid Amount
$10,661
SAT Scores
1,150
Graduation Rate
58%
Wayne State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Detroit, Michigan. WSU ranked 295th in National Universities and 15th in Michigan Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 23,803 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 81.16% 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/ |
| Athletic | https://wsuathletics.com/news/2016/4/11/compliance-consumer-information.aspx |
| 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 81.16% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.39%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81.16 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 22.39 % |
Tuition & Fees
WSU's 2025 tuition & fees is $16,159 for Michigan residents and $34,650 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.50% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($33,158).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $17,960 for Michigan residents and $36,542 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition decreased by -12.62% compared to the last year's rate.
| Michigan Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $16,159 | $34,650 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $17,960 | $36,542 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 23,803 students have enrolled at WSU (2024-2025). Among them, 3,013 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. WSU has 16,012 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 7,791 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 23,803 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 16,012 |
| Graduate Students | 7,791 |
| Online Enrollment | 3,013 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
WSU offers 332 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 39 out of the 332 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 | 332 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 39 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 | ✔ |