Wayne State University is a public research university located in Detroit, Michigan. Established in 1868, the university is among the top 100 research universities in the United States and is Michigan’s only urban research university. Wayne State offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, including professional programs in medicine, law, and dentistry. It has a strong commitment to its urban mission and focuses on providing accessible, quality educational programming to its students. The university is committed to teaching, research, and service to the people of Detroit and beyond. Additionally, Wayne State is home to a vibrant campus life with a wide range of student organizations and activities.
- Address: 656 West Kirby Street, Detroit, MI 00004-8202
- Phone: (313) 577-2424
- Website: www.wayne.edu/
- Type: Public, 4-year
- Student Population: 26,241
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio: 15 to 1
- Calendar System: Semester
- Application Fee: $25
- Selectivity: Somewhat Selective
Cost
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Tuition and Fees | $13,517 | $28,887 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,246 | $1,246 |
| Room & Board | $11,004 | $11,004 |
| Other | $5,400 | $5,400 |
| Total Cost | $31,167 | $46,537 |
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate: 69%
- SAT Range: 1000 – 1200
- ACT Range: 20 – 27
Majors
- Psychology, General
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Public Health, General
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
EnrollmentAttendance Status
- Full-time: 77%
- Part-time: 23%
Student Gender
- Male: 41%
- Female: 59%
Student Race/Ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaskan: 0%
- Asian: 10%
- Black or African American: 15%
- Hispanic / Latino: 6%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
- White: 55%
- Two or More Races: 7%
- Unknown: 3%
- Non-resident Alien: 4%
Student Age
- 24 and Under: 91%
- 25 and Over: 9%
- Age Unknown: 0%
Student Residence
- In-State: 97%
- Out-of-State: 3%
- Unknown: 0%