Wayne State University

Wayne State University Overview

Wayne State University is a public, state school in an urban setting in Detroit, Michigan. Wayne State was founded in 1868 and now enrolls around 26,251 students a year, including 17,513 undergrads. Wayne State provides housing for students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Wayne State! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Wayne State's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Wayne State students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Excited for Greek life? Wayne State has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Wayne State has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Wayne State on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Wayne State on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Wayne State for Fall 2022 is August 1. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2022 should receive admissions decisions by October 1.

Is Wayne State a Good School?

The definition of a "good school" is different for different people. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at to get a clearer sense of what Wayne State offers and if it sounds like a good fit for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Wayne State University

It is moderately difficult to get into Wayne State. Wayne State admitted 68% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 17,231 applications received in 2021, 11,794 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Wayne State

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 82% of students who start at Wayne State return for their second year of college.Around 52% of students who started at Wayne State earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for Wayne State Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with Wayne State directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Wayne State's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $366.7 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $12,570 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Wayne State

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Wayne State meets 54.1% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Wayne State full-time are awarded $12,914 a year in financial aid, on average.

Graduates in the class of 2021 had an average of $23,365 in student loans per borrower. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Wayne State. Based on this information, how does Wayne State sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Wayne State a good school for you?

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Where is Wayne State University Located?

Wayne State is located in the urban setting of Detroit, Michigan.

If you want to see Wayne State for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 75/94 to Detroit, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Detroit Metropolitan.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Wayne State and Detroit are like without leaving home.

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