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Wayne State University

Wayne State University is a large, public institution located in Detroit, mi. Founded in 1868, Wayne State University offers undergraduate degrees in 301 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 15,669 undergraduates
cost $15,882 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Wayne State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 75.3%
SAT score average 1147
ACT score average 24
Average high school GPA 3.4
Application fee $25
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Key deadlines

June
30
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01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Wayne State University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology
Other
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Social Work
Psychology, General
Medicine
Public Health
International Business
Marketing

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $15,882
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,321
Books & supplies $1,316
Other expenses $4,236
Cost of attendance* $32,755
Average financial aid package $15,396
Estimated cost $17,359 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $34,199
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,321
Books & supplies $1,316
Other expenses $4,236
Cost of attendance* $51,072
Average financial aid package $15,396
Estimated cost $35,676 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Wayne State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 15,669, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.

Total enrollment

23,702

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
37%
African American %
12%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
10%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
33%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Wayne State University, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

map 42 W. Warren Ave., Detroit, MI 48202
phone 313-577-2424
address https://wayne.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Wayne State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Wayne State University?

Wayne State University is located in Detroit, mi.

What is the acceptance rate at Wayne State University? 

The acceptance rate for Wayne State University is 75%.

What’s the average GPA for Wayne State University?

The average high school GPA for Wayne State University students was 3.4.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Wayne State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Wayne State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $131,020.

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