Wayne State University

#21 in Michigan

4-years Public College In Detroit, MI

Wayne State University (referred to as WSU) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Detroit, MI. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Wayne State University is $14,297 for Michigan residents and $30,419 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 23,630 and student to faculty ratio is 7.14% (14 to 1).The highest degree offered at Wayne State University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$14,297 (Michigan Residents) $30,419 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate75.32%
Student Population23,630
Test Scores1,140 (SAT) 25 (ACT)
Graduation Rate60%
Student to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
Wayne State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1915 - Current[Estimated Date]).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Wayne State University is $14,297 for Michigan residents and $30,419 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Wayne State University is $20,482 for Michigan residents and $41,820 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Wayne State University offers the alternative tuition plans. 78 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $8,910 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Wayne State University is 75.32% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 24.43%. The average SAT score is 1,140 and the average ACT score is 25. Wayne State University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 23,630 students are attending at Wayne State University (15,958 undergraduate students). There are 1,531 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 779 part-time faculty working for Wayne State University. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 4,812 (full-time) and 1,486 (part-time). The graduation rate at Wayne State University is 60% and transfer-out rate is 21%. The retention rate is 84% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Wayne State University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Wayne State University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Wayne State University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers, on-campus daycare for students' children are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Wayne State University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
  • On-campus daycare for students' children