Wayne State University Admission
Application Fee
$25
Graduate Application Fee
$50
Acceptance Rate
75.32%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
24.43%
Freshmen Enrollment
2,577
SAT Scores
1,140
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 14,002 students have applied and 10,547 students have allowed to admit to Wayne State University (Acceptance rate: 75.32%). WSU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 24.43 % where 2,577 students have finally enrolled out of 10,547 admitted students.
WSU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan.
WSU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan.
How to Apply to Wayne State University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply WSU. WSU offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admission | https://wayne.edu/admissions |
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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/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at WSU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Wayne State University is 1,140 and the average ACT score is 25. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
SAT Average | ACT Average | |
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Wayne State University | 1,140 | 25 |
All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan | 1,144 | 72 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Wayne State University, 1,369 students submitted SAT scores (53% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,140 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
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Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 530 | 580 | 630 |
Mathematics | 510 | 560 | 630 |
Total | 1,040 | 1,140 | 1,260 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Wayne State University, 132 students submitted ACT scores (5% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 25 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
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Composite | 21 | 25 | 28 |
English | 21 | 24 | 29 |
Mathematics | 20 | 24 | 27 |
WSU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Wayne State University. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
Secondary school GPA | Required |
Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
Secondary school record | Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Work experience | Not Considered |
Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |