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Wayne State University
Detroit, MIPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 81% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Wayne State University is a public institution located in the city setting of Detroit, MI. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 15.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 81%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
15.6K (Large)
Admissions Selectivity
81% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading540 - 640
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math520 - 630
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite23 - 29
1typical 50% range36
81%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing23% of degrees
Health Sciences14% of degrees
Engineering7% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $137,480
Earnings 5yr: $128,813
Debt: N/A
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $130,642
Earnings 5yr: $137,150
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $130,548
Earnings 5yr: $122,128
Debt: N/A
Psychology, General.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,901
Earnings 5yr: $102,289
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $116,326
Earnings 5yr: $118,670
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $115,160
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,758
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $112,213
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,995
Earnings 5yr: $90,939
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,280
Earnings 5yr: $176,598
Debt: N/A
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,048
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $19,395
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,630
Earnings 5yr: $102,611
Debt: $20,672
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,906
Earnings 5yr: $101,187
Debt: N/A
Industrial Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,990
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,340
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Graduate/Professional Certificate
Earnings 4yr: $101,268
Earnings 5yr: $87,245
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,944
Earnings 5yr: $107,566
Debt: $25,350
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,777
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,257
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,023
Earnings 5yr: $80,947
Debt: N/A
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,821
Earnings 5yr: $106,090
Debt: $33,351
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$12,766
In-State Tuition$15,190
Out-of-State Tuition$32,037
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
46%
Pell Grants
38%
Take Loans
38%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$45,207
+18% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$53,493
Completion Signals
58%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
83%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,597
Est. Monthly Payment
$179/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
41%
Men59%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
38%
Part-Time Share
19%
Avg Family Income
$45,229
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