Applying to WSU

Acceptance RateSAT Median
75.32% 1,140
Wayne State University's acceptance rate is 75.32% for 2023 admission. A total of 14,002 students applied and 10,547 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into WSU.
WSU's acceptance rate places 13rd out of 47 Michigan colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,140 and the ACT score is 25 at WSU. WSU's SAT score ranks 11st out of 27 Michigan colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to WSU, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Wayne State University is 75.32% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 24.43%. 5,496 men and 8,274 women applied to WSU and 4,167 men and 6,219 women students were accepted.
Among them, 1,045 men and 1,472 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at WSU.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at WSU
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants14,0025,4968,2740232
Admitted10,5474,1676,2190161
Enrolled2,5771,0451,472060
Acceptance Rate 75.32%75.82%75.16%-69.40%
Yield 24.43%25.08%23.67%-37.27%
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Wayne State University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 1,369 students (53% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 132 students (5%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at WSU.
The median SAT score is 1,140 with 580 SAT EBRW and 560 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 630 and the 25th percentile is 530. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 630 and 25th percentile is 510 .
The median ACT composite score is 25 with 75th percentile score of 28 and 25th percentile score of 21 at WSU. The median ACT math score is 24 and the ACT English score is 24.
The SAT and ACT scores at Wayne State University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,256, ACT: 27 - public research university with very high research activity).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at WSU
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total104011401260
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing530580630
SAT Math510560630
ACT Composite212528
ACT Math202427
ACT English212429
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Wayne State University 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 2,577 first-year students enrolled in WSU. The proportion of full-time students is 95.42% and part-time students is 4.58%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 40.55% and women students is 57.12%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at WSU.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at WSU
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total2,5771,0451,472060
Full-time2,4599841,418057
Part-time118615403
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at WSU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Wayne State University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
WSU Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $25 for undergraduate schools and $50 for graduate schools of Wayne State University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to WSU.
Admission Information for Applying to WSU
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$25
Graduate Application Fees$50
Admission Informationhttps://wayne.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://wayne.edu/apply
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)
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