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Wayne State University is one of the leading colleges in Michigan with the acceptance rate of 71%. Deadlines for application are Regular - August 1 . For more information, call 313-577-2100 or send email at admissions@wayne.edu.

16210 Enrolled 71% Acceptance Rate 21 - 27 SAT Range
Admissions
Academics
Tuition & Aid
Student Body
Campus Life
Careers

Admissions

  • Overview

    • Applicants: 16,210
    • Average HS GPA: 3.38
    • Acceptance Rate: 71%

  • GPA Breakdown

    • 29% — 3.75 - 3.99
    • 18% — 3.50 - 3.74
    • 17% — 3.25 - 3.49
    • 12% — 3.00 - 3.24
    • 18% — 2.50 - 2.99
    • 6% — 2.00 - 2.49

  • SAT & ACT Test Scores

    SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    510 - 610
    SAT Math 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    500 - 600
    ACT Composite Scores 25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
    21 - 27

  • Deadlines

    Regular
    August 1

Academics

  • Majors

    AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
    African-American/Black Studies.
    East Asian Studies.
    Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other.
    Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies.
    BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
    BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Accounting.
    Finance, General.
    International Business/Trade/Commerce.
    Labor and Industrial Relations.
    Management Information Systems, General.
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
    Organizational Behavior Studies.
    COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Journalism.
    Radio and Television.
    Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
    Computer and Information Sciences, General.
    Information Science/Studies.
    EDUCATION.
    Educational/Instructional Technology.
    Elementary Education and Teaching.
    Health Teacher Education.
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
    Secondary Education and Teaching.
    Special Education and Teaching, General.
    ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
    Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology.
    Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
    Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician.
    Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology.
    Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician.
    Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician.
    ENGINEERING.
    Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
    Chemical Engineering.
    Civil Engineering.
    Electrical and Electronics Engineering
    Industrial Engineering.
    Mechanical Engineering.
    ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
    English Language and Literature, General.
    FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.
    Apparel and Textile Marketing Management.
    Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General.
    FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
    Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
    Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
    Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
    Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
    German Language and Literature.
    Linguistics.
    Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other.
    Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
    Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
    HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
    Communication Sciences and Disorders, General.
    Dietetics/Dietitian.
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
    Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist.
    Nursing Science.
    Pathology/Pathologist Assistant.
    Public Health, General.
    HISTORY.
    History, General.
    HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
    MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
    Mathematics, General.
    NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
    Environmental Science.
    PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
    PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES.
    Funeral Direction/Service.
    PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
    Philosophy.
    PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
    Astronomy.
    Chemistry, General.
    Chemistry, Other.
    Geology/Earth Science, General.
    Physical Sciences, Other.
    Physics, General.
    PSYCHOLOGY.
    Psychology, General.
    PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
    Public Administration.
    Social Work.
    SOCIAL SCIENCES.
    Anthropology.
    Economics, General.
    Economics, Other.
    Political Science and Government, General.
    Sociology.
    Urban Studies/Affairs.
    VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
    Art/Art Studies, General.
    Cinematography and Film/Video Production.
    Dance, General.
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
    Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
    Music, General.

  • Degrees

    • Bachelor's
    • Certificate
    • Doctoral/Professional
    • Doctoral/Research
    • Master's
    • Post-Bachelor's certificate
    • Post-Master's certificate

  • Prominent Alumni

    Jack Faris
    Retired president of NFIB (Natl Fed. for Independent Business)
    Jim Jinkins
    creator of Doug, animated series and movie
    David Sampson
    CEO of Property Casualty Insurers Association of America
    Tom Ingram
    fromer Chief of Staff for US Senator Lamar Alexander
    Marty Rowe
    lead singer for Diamond Rio, country music group
    Michael Adams
    current president of the University of Georgia
    Beth Harwell
    former Speaker of TN House of Representatives

Tuition & Aid

  • Dates

    Notification Date
    Mar 31

  • Required Forms

    • FAFSA

  • Expenses per Academic Year

    Tuition
    $12620
    Required Fees
    $1555
    Average Cost for Books and Supplies
    $1212
    Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
    Yes
    Board for Commuters
    $1368
    Transportation for Commuters
    $3150
    On-Campus Room and Board
    $10502

  • Available Aid

    Financial Aid Methodology
    Federal
    Scholarships and Grants Need-Based
    • Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
    • Need-Based Federal Pell
    • Need-Based Private Scholarships
    • Need-Based SEOG
    • Need-Based State Scholarships
    • Need-Based United Negro College Fund
    Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
    • Direct PLUS Loans
    • Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
    • Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
    Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
    • College/university loans from institutional funds
    • Federal Perkins Loans
    Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
    Yes
    Direct Lender
    Yes

  • Financial Aid Rating

    • Financial Aid Rating 81/99

Student Body

  • Student Body Profile

    Total Undergraduate Enrollment
    17602
    Foreign Countries Represented
    40

  • Demographics

    • Asian 10.01%
    • African-American 16.15%
    • Hispanic 5.38%
    • Caucasian 58.57%
    • Male 43%
    • Female 57%
    • Аre out of state 2

Campus Life

  • Campus Life

    Undergrads living on campus
    15%
    Help finding off-campus housing
    No
    Quality of life rating 41/99
    First-Year Students living on campus
    N/A
    Campus Environment
    Large Urban
    Fire safety rating
    N/A

  • Special Needs Admissions

    College Entrance Tests Required
    No
    Interview Required
    No

  • Student Activities

    Registered Student Organizations
    543
    Number of Honor Societies
    5
    Number of Social Sororities
    15

  • Sports

    Athletic Division
    Division II
    Men's Sports (Crimson) (9)
    • Baseball
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Diving
    • Fencing
    • Football
    • Golf
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    Women's Sports (Crimson) (11)
    • Basketball
    • Cross Country
    • Diving
    • Fencing
    • Golf
    • Softball
    • Swimming
    • Tennis
    • Track Field Indoor
    • Track Field Outdoor
    • Volleyball

  • Student Services

    Day Care
    Health
    LGBT Support Groups
    Minority Support Groups
    Army ROTC Offered on-campus, at cooperating institutions: University of Michigan Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: University of Michigan

  • Sustainability

    N/A

    Green rating
    N/A

  • Campus Security Report

    Campus Security Report
    The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclosetheir security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annualcrime report and provide timely warnings to students and campusemployees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat tostudents and campus employees.
    Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety foradditional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
    The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's CampusSecurity Reports where available. Applicants can also access allschool-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety andSecurity Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office ofPostsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/

  • Other Information

    Campus-wide Internet Network
    Yes
    % of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
    100

Careers

  • Graduation Rates

    Graduate in 4 years
    18%
    Graduate in 5 years
    38%
    Graduate in 6 years
    47%

  • Career Services

    On-Campus Job Interviews Available
    Yes
    Career Services
    • Classes
    • Interest Inventory
    • Internships
    Opportunities at School
    • Coop
    • Internship

  • ROI & Outcomes

    Information from PayScale:
    Starting Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (Up to Bachelor's degree completed, only)
    N/A
    Starting Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Mid-Career Median Salary (At least Bachelor's degree)
    N/A
    Percent High Job Meaning
    N/A
    Percent STEM
    N/A
    • Return on Investment (ROI) rating 0/99

    Contact & Visit

    • Campus Tours

      Campus Visiting Center
      • Monday -Friday
      • 8:30-6:00
      • 313-577-2100
      Campus Tours
      • Appointment Required: Yes
      • Dates: Year-round
      • Times: Varies
      • Average Length: 1 hour

    • On Campus Interview

      Campus Interviews
      No
      Information Sessions
      Not Available
      Times
      N/A
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