Outcomes at WSU
Graduation Rate
55.76%
Retention Rate
81.00%
The graduation rate at Wayne State University is 55.76% last year which is extremely higher (most students completed in-time) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Michigan. 1,293 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 2,319 candidates.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Wayne State University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Wayne State University. 1,293 students have completed. In addition, 132 students still enrolled and 894 students have left the school before completing their studies.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | |
|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 2,319 | 2,319 |
| Completers | 1,293 (55.76%) | 1,293 |
| Still Enrolled | 132 (5.69%) | 132 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 894 (38.55%) | 894 |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 674 students have completed in 4 years and additional 440 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 674 (29.06%) |
258 (24.55%) |
416 (32.81%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 440 (18.97%) |
214 (20.36%) |
226 (17.82%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 179 (7.72%) |
86 (8.18%) |
93 (7.33%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 55.76% (1,293/2,319) | 53.09% (558/1,051) | 57.97% (735/1,268) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 44.44% (4/9) | 50.00% (1/2) | 42.86% (3/7) |
| Asian | 69.57% (176/253) | 68.07% (81/119) | 70.90% (95/134) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 34.63% (116/335) | 33.85% (44/130) | 35.12% (72/205) |
| Hispanic | 38.36% (61/159) | 31.88% (22/69) | 43.33% (39/90) |
| White | 59.57% (806/1,353) | 54.38% (348/640) | 64.24% (458/713) |
| Two or More Race | 48.45% (47/97) | 52.63% (20/38) | 45.76% (27/59) |
| Unknown | 71.15% (37/52) | 81.82% (18/22) | 63.33% (19/30) |