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Wayne State University
Detroit, MI · Public · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 81%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $11,212
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 60%
- Median earnings
- $59,525
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Wayne State University is a public college in Detroit, MI with 15,587 undergraduates. It admits 81% of applicants, and admitted students average 1156 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $11,212 per year ($9,694 for families earning under $30,000). 60% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $59,525 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 81%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 15,190
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 12,461
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 24%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing540–640
200800
SAT Math520–630
200800
ACT Composite23–29
136
What Wayne State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $26,709
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $15,862
- Out-of-state tuition
- $33,467
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$9,694
- $30–48k$9,087
- $48–75k$9,680
- $75–110k$12,492
- $110k+$18,584
Get a personal estimate with Wayne State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 60%
- Freshman retention
- 83%
- Median earnings
- $59,525
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $19,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 15,587
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 51%
- White53%
- Hispanic8%
- Black18%
- Asian14%
Wayne State University FAQ
What is Wayne State University's acceptance rate?+
Wayne State University admits 81% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Wayne State University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 540–640 on SAT Reading and Writing and 520–630 on SAT Math; the average total is 1156.
What ACT score do you need for Wayne State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 23–29.
Is Wayne State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Wayne State University?+
In Fall 2023, 15,190 students applied to Wayne State University and 12,461 were admitted; 2,988 enrolled.
Does Wayne State University consider legacy status?+
No. Wayne State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Wayne State University require an essay?+
Wayne State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Wayne State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $26,709 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $11,212.
What is Wayne State University's graduation rate?+
60% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 172644 · How we use this data
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