Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Wayne State University is $14,297 for Michigan residents and $30,419 for out-of-state students. It has been decreased by -9.98% for Michigan residents and decreased by -11.05% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($12,520) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,581.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for WSU is $12,870 for Michigan residents and $27,057 for out-of-state students which is a 11.1% decrease compared to 2024's rate.
It has been decreased by -9.98% for Michigan residents and decreased by -11.05% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,172 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.95% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 3.73% compared to the previous year.
WSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $15,882 |
$34,199 | $15,557 |
2023-2024 | $14,297 | $30,419 | $16,172 |
Change % 2023-2024 | -9.98% | -11.05% | 3.95% |
2024-2025 | $12,870 | $27,057 | $16,811 |
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Graduate Tuition & Fees
For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $20,482 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $41,820 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($13,819) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at WSU is $21,199 for Michigan residents and $43,283 for out-of-state students which is a 3.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Wayne State University has law school and medical school and their tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $37,950 for in-state and $41,388 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at
Wayne State University Law School page. The medical school tuition is $40,092 for in-state and $68,204 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at
Wayne State University School of Medicine page.
WSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
2022-2023 | $19,789 |
$40,406 | $15,557 |
2023-2024 | $20,482 | $41,820 | $16,172 |
Change % 2023-2024 | 3.50% | 3.50% | 3.95% |
2024-2025 | $21,199 | $43,283 | $16,811 |
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Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at WSU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $424 for Michigan residents and $962 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $763 for Michigan residents and $1,652 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State |
Undergraduate | 2022-2023 | $471 | $1,082 |
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2023-2024 | $424 | $962 |
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2024-2025 | $382 | $855 |
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Graduate | 2022-2023 | $737 | $1,596 |
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2023-2024 | $763 | $1,652 |
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2024-2025 | $790 | $1,710 |
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges
The next table compares the tuition & fees between Wayne State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Wayne State University and Similar Schools
| In-State | Out-of-State |
Wayne State University | $14,297 | $30,419 |
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University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $17,228 | $58,072 |
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Michigan State University | $15,988 | $43,372 |
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Grand Valley State University | $14,628 | $20,820 |
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Western Michigan University | $15,298 | $19,098 |
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Oakland University | $14,694 | $23,188 |