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Wayne State College

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Wayne, Nebraska 68787

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Wayne State College is a public town institution in Wayne, Nebraska. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A mid-sized campus of 3K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,075 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,108.

Established
1910
Type
Public college
Conference
Division II level of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division II

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SAT Avg
3,041Students
19:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$47,075Earnings 10yr
$15,108Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Wayne State College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$7,970
Tuition (out-of-state)$7,970
Room & Board$9,624
Books & Supplies$1,488
Total Cost of Attendance$21,310
Average Net Price$15,108
Median Debt at Graduation$19,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$201

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,461
$30–48K$11,502
$48–75K$14,607
$75–110K$17,749
$110K+$17,721

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,108

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,240

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

20

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (40)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,041
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
34%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 78%
Black 3%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.7%
Freshman Retention73.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,857
8 Years$43,712
10 Years$47,075

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$35,100
Men
$46,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#96

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

91Average

Estimated from NE state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
252 mi(437 min)
Minneapolispop. 430K
266 mi(461 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
437 mi(757 min)

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