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Wayne State University

Public, 4-year

42 W. Warren Ave., Detroit, MI 48202

(313) 577-2424

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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

Asian American/Pacific Islander Serving

President/Chief Administrator: M. Roy Wilson (President)

Programs & Degrees

Degree information not available.

Top Programs by Graduates

Business 22%
Health Professions 16%
Psychology 9%
Engineering 6%
Biology 5%
Social Sciences 5%
Education 4%
Computer Science 4%
Undergraduate Programs: Yes
Graduate Programs: Yes

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)

Contact Information

Phone: (313) 577-2424

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Admissions: Apply Now

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