Wayne State University
Detroit, MI · City · 15,587 students
4
YearPublic
City
Large (10k+)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About
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Location
Detroit, MI, 48202 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
DTW · Detroit
18 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$27,350
Out-of-state COA
$44,197
Avg net price
$12,766
Room & board
$14,252
In-state tuition
$15,190
Out-of-state tuition
$32,037
Books & supplies
$1,360/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$11,090
$30–48k
$10,721
$48–75k
$12,068
$75–110k
$14,828
$110k+
$19,862
Admissions
Admit rate
81%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1156
Reading 540–640
Math 520–630
ACT midpoint
25
Composite 23–29
English 21–29
Math 22–27
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Wayne State University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
58%
1st-yr retention
83%
Transfer-out rate
22%
Consumer completion
59%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
61%
Transferred
24%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
14%
Median earnings (6yr)
$45,207
Median earnings (10yr)
$53,493
Median debt
$21,250
Monthly loan payment
$225
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,668–$30,250
Debt (90th percentile)
$43,380
Student Body
Men 41%Women 59%
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:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
46%
First-generation
38%
Median family income
$28,605
Independent students
27%
Veterans
0%
Avg age at entry
23.0
Part-time students
19%
Race & ethnicity
White
53%
Hispanic
8%
Black
18%
Asian
14%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$45,207
10 years after entry
$53,493
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Institutional
Endowment
$602M
Classification
R1: Very High Research
Full-time faculty
58%
Avg faculty salary
$12,166/mo
Instructional spend/student
$14,651
Federal loan rate
38%
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