Wayne State University

Detroit, MI · Public · City campus · 15,587 students

Wayne State University is a public city college in Detroit, MI, with about 15,587 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Wayne State University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

81%

Admit rate

1060–1270

SAT (25–75)

23–29

ACT (25–75)

$27,350/yr

Cost of attendance

$53,493

Median earnings

58%

Graduation rate

83%

Retention

14:1

Student:faculty

94%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$12,337/yr

$30–48k$12,560/yr

$48–75k$14,456/yr

$75–110k$18,722/yr

$110k+$21,069/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Wayne State University.