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Wayne State University

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Detroit, Michigan 48202

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Known for business — excellent value

Wayne State University is a public institution in Detroit with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1147, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A large campus of 15.7K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

57% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,493 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,773.

Established
1868
Motto
"Industry, Intelligence, Integrity"
Mascot
"W" the Warrior
Type
Public research university
Conference
men's baseball
Division
Division II

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82%Acceptance
1147SAT Avg
15,676Students
13:1Student:Faculty
57%Grad Rate
$53,493Earnings 10yr
$14,773Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Wayne State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate82.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1147

Reading & WritingMid: 575
530640
MathMid: 570
510620

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 25
2128

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

82.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1147

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$14,297
Tuition (out-of-state)$30,419
Room & Board$11,762
Books & Supplies$1,316
Total Cost of Attendance$26,794
Average Net Price$14,773
Median Debt at Graduation$21,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$225

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,337
$30–48K$12,560
$48–75K$14,864
$75–110K$19,189
$110K+$21,543

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,773

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,597

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

120

Peer Average

92

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

24/7 campus police department, blue-light phone network, emergency mass notification system

Programs (301)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
15,676
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
43%

Race & Ethnicity

White 54%
Black 17%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 14%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate56.5%
Freshman Retention81.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,207
8 Years$50,384
10 Years$53,493

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$46,700
Men
$61,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#179
Forbes
#267
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#227

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

103Above Average

Estimated from MI state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

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

Nearest Cities

Detroitpop. 640K
2 mi(3 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
92 mi(159 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
166 mi(288 min)

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