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