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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

Location

Address 42 W. Warren Ave.
City Detroit, MI
ZIP Code 48202
County Wayne County

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

Male 41%
Female 59%
White 54%
Black 17%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 14%

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

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition $14,297
Out-of-State Tuition $30,419

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid 43%

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