OVERVIEWPROGRAMS AND TUITION ADMISSIONS FINANCIAL AID

Wayne State University - Detroit,Michigan

Online Education at WSU

The university provides one of the best online courses to the those who can't go to the campus to earn their degree. It offers the convenience and flexibility of taking up the classes from anywhere.

The university offers 16 online programs across 10 disciplines. Wayne State University majors include Business Management, Criminal Justice, Education, Engineering,

71%

Acceptance Rate

$9,518

Avg.Financial Aid

002329

FAFSA Code

College Search

Wayne State University

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Public
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
4 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
HLC
Website
www.wayne.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
27,025
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

Wayne State University (WSU) is a public institution that was established in the year 1868 as the Detroit Medical College and is located in Detroit, Michigan. In the year 1881, in addition to the Medical College, Detroit Normal Training School was established. In the year 1934, the university was renamed to Wayne University. During 1937-93, many changes were made that included the establishment of Law School, School of Business Administration, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, Fine Arts, College of Science, and more.

In the year 2014, the Advanced Technology Education Center opened up in Warren, Michigan. The university's main aim is to create and advance knowledge, prepare a student for a real world and positively impact local and global communities. By 2018, the student body became very diverse and have students from all around the world. Wayne State University (WSU) School of Medicine is providing the exceptionally good education for their students and is a national leader in health disparities research and advocacy.

WSU Law School train the next generation lawyers and advocates. It was one of the two public law schools in the state of Michigan.

The student-faculty ratio is 14:1.
WSU acceptance rate is 81%.
The graduation rate of the university is 39%.
The retention rate is 82% for the full-time students and 61% for part-time students.
The total student population of the university is 27,238, which includes 18,233 full-time and 9,005 part-time students.

Online Education at WSU

The university provides one of the best online courses to the those who can't go to the campus to earn their degree. It offers the convenience and flexibility of taking up the classes from anywhere.

The university offers 16 online programs across 10 disciplines. Wayne State University majors include Business Management, Criminal Justice, Education, Engineering, Fine Arts, Human Services, Information System, Media Studies, and more.
The university provides 24/7 technical support for the students of the university. A student can chat or call the technical department to resolve the issue.
Storage/File Share in WSU provides students with the storage space that allows them to store and backup their academic data. It also enables students to share their files.

Reviews

Students reviews on the university are given below.

Students say that they have many programs to register and class sizes are small which allows one on one attention. The professors in the university are very understanding and are dedicated to helping their students.
WSU offers a variety of academic programs and is located in the city center. There are many restaurants and attractions for students to hang out. The campus culture and professors make sure that a student learns and understand the course materials properly.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

3135772424

Fax:

3135773200

Address

656 West Kirby Street

Rankings

Some of the rankings according to the US News is given below.

WSU is ranked 112th in 'Top Public Schools'.
The university is ranked 132nd in 'Engineering Programs'.
It is ranked 195th in 'High School Counselor Rankings'.
It is ranked 199th in 'Business Programs'.

Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
1st Aug
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
71%
SAT Range
1010 - 1210
SAT/ACT
Recommended
ACT Range
21 - 27
High School GPA
Required
Application Fee
$25
Accept Common App
Yes

Full Admission Info Find College Scholarships Request Info

Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$14,366
Average Annual Cost
$11,542

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$27,157
Other Fees
$1,555
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$10,550
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,298

Total One Year Cost

$27,157

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to WSU. The annual full-time cost of attendance comes out to be approximately $36,665. Students can also explore numerous financial aid options offered by the university.

Explore Programs Explore Student Loans Explore Tuition and Cost

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Doctor's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

14:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

79%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

43%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

$10,493

Faculty Overview

54%

Male Professors

46%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

17,574

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

44%

Full-time / Part-time

74% / 26%

Students Gender

Male

43%

US National: 44%

Female

57%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

60%

Unknown

Black

16%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

10%

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

Out Of State

97%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$61,913 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

12%

Averege Housing Cost

$6,572/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $3,930/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$3,930/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Warrior

School Colors

green and gold

Varsity Athletics Association

NCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf

Total Male Athletes

223

Total Female Athletes

143

Intramural Sports

Sports Club

Sports Team (Men)

Baseball

Basketball

Cross Country

Fencing

Football

Golf

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Sports Team (Women)

Basketball

Cross Country

Fencing

Golf

Softball

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by WSU. At WSU, $10,382 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. Wayne State University has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at WSU costs around $3,930 per year. The university considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At WSU, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones and 24-hr escort safety rides. The number of female and male students at the university are 43% and 57%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$32,600/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$40,800/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$12,125 - $31,474

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$126 - $327

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

89%

Average Aid Per Year

$9,518

Students Receiving Federal Grants

49%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,740

Students Receiving State Aid

Average Aid Per Year

$1,034

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

85%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,562

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$12,241

$30K - $48K

$11,852

$48K - $75K

$10,416

$75K - $110K

$5,090

> $110K

$3,937

Total Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$51,740,771

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$38,818,701

In case the students at Wayne State University face any financial issues concerning the fees and cost of living, and find the same to be high, they can seek help from the financial aid department of the varsity. It focuses on settling the issues that students face, and candidates can be assisted with scholarships, grants, and student loans. The average financial aid at Wayne State University is around $6,426 and the federal grant is $5,844. Prospective students can benefit from state-level aid worth $1,033 as well as institutional aid worth $6,426. At WSU, the total amount of need-based scholarships/grants awarded to students stands at $51,740,771 per year. On the other hand, the total non-need-based scholarships/grants offered in a year add up to $38,818,701.

Explore Financial Aid & Scholarships

Other Colleges In Michigan

Northern Michigan University (NMU)

Marquette, Michigan 4 years Public

Grand Valley State University (GVSU)

Located in Allendale, MI, Grand Valley State University is a public university. The university covers an area of 1,322 acres. In 1960, Grand Valley State University was founded. The motto of the Grand Valley State University is Educating students to shape their lives, their professions, and thei

Allendale, Michigan 4 years Public

University of Michigan

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a public university located in Ann Arbor, MI. In terms of enrolled students, the varsity has been touted amongst one of the largest universities in the world. It is one of the most popular destinations for students. Out of total 46,002 students enrolled at UMAA

Ann Arbor, Michigan 4 years Public

View All Colleges in Michigan

Near By Colleges

College for Creative Studies (CCS)

A private university by the name of College for Creative Studies is located in Detroit, MI. College for Creative Studies was founded in the year 1906. College for Creative Studies is recognised by its official colors, pms 109 (gold) and pms 276 (deep purple). Around 88% of the students are 24 and

Detroit, Michigan 4 years Private Not-For-Profit

Wayne County Community College District

Wayne County Community College District is a public university located in Detroit, Michigan. Taking into account all the courses offered at Wayne County Community College District, the total enrolment stands at 14,436. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 5

Detroit, Michigan 2 years Public

University of Detroit Mercy

#N/A

Detroit, Michigan 4 years Private Not-For-Profit

View all colleges nearby

Other Public Colleges

Southeastern Oklahoma State University (SOSU)

Online Education at SOSU

The 100% online programs offered by the university allows a variety of opportunities so students can earn a degree that fits their life

Durant, Oklahoma 4 years Public

Minot State University (MSU)

There is a public university in Minot, North Dakota called Minot State University. Minot State University is home to an ethnically diverse student body. At MSU around 69% are white, 10% are Non-resident alien, and 8% belong to Hispanic ethnicity. Further, around 76% of the students are 24 and under.

Minot, North Dakota 4 years Public