Wayne State University
Public, 4-year
42 W. Warren Ave., Detroit, MI 48202
Quick Facts
15,676
Total Enrollment
82%
Acceptance Rate
57%
Graduation Rate
$45,207
Median Earnings (6yr)
$14,297
In-State Tuition
$14,773
Avg Net Price
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1147
Avg SAT Score
About Wayne State University
Institution Details
| Type | Public, 4-year |
| Classification | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Size | 20,000 and above |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 42 W. Warren Ave. |
| City | Detroit, MI |
| ZIP Code | 48202 |
| County | Wayne County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: M. Roy Wilson (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 15,676 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 59% |
| Male | 41% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 54.0% |
| Black | 17.2% |
| Hispanic | 7.7% |
| Asian | 13.9% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 4.0% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 2.2% |
| Unknown | 0.8% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 15.2% |
| Part-Time Students | 20.5% |
Test Score Ranges
| Test | 25th %ile | Median | 75th %ile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading | 530 | 580 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 560 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 | 28 |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$14,297
In-State Tuition
$30,419
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,794
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,773
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 43% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 40% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 43% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $21,250 |
| Median Total Debt | $16,597 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $43,380 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 38% |
| Cohort Default Rate | 0.1% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $12,337 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $12,560 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $14,864 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $19,189 |
| $110,001+ | $21,543 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$45,207
6 Years After
$50,384
8 Years After
$53,493
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $24,919 | 75th percentile: $69,069
Earnings by Family Income Background
$41,878
Low Income
$48,970
Middle Income
$47,694
High Income
Student Outcomes
82%
Full-Time Retention
47%
Part-Time Retention
57%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$11,576
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$14,095
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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