Wayne State University

Detroit, MI · Public · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: scores required. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Wayne State University reported a 82.0% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Wayne State University is a public 4-year institution in Detroit, MI, with an SAT reference of 1150 and an ACT reference of 26. The historical average net price is $12,766 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

82.0%

15,190 applicants

SAT reference

1150

Combined score

ACT reference

26

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$12,766

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Wayne State University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)104011501270
ACT (composite, 1–36)212628

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

57.5%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

82.7%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

15,587

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Wayne State University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$11,090
$30,001 – $48,000$10,721
$48,001 – $75,000$12,068
$75,001 – $110,000$14,828
$110,000+$19,862

Top Majors at Wayne State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing867
Health Professions522
Psychology366
Engineering266
Biological & Biomedical Sciences211
Computer & Information Sciences184
Education164
Social Sciences164
Family & Consumer Sciences148
Visual & Performing Arts135

Financial Aid at Wayne State University

About Wayne State University

Official website: https://wayne.edu/

Admissions: https://wayne.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Wayne State University

What is the acceptance rate at Wayne State University?

Wayne State University reported a 82% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 15,190. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Wayne State University?

The historical 82% acceptance rate suggests Wayne State University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Wayne State University?

The imported historical records for Wayne State University include an SAT reference value of 1150 and an ACT reference value of 26. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Wayne State University?

The stored historical average net price at Wayne State University is $12,766 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 97%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $10,862 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Wayne State University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Wayne State University is 58%. its stored first-year retention rate is 83%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Wayne State University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: scores required. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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