Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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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.
You may want to compare the school to other Michigan schools with tuition changes from last year at Michigan colleges tuition change page.
WSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn 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
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Wayne State University - COA
Wayne State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Wayne State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

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
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$19,789 $40,406$15,557
2023-2024$20,482$41,820$16,172
Change % 2023-20243.50%3.50%3.95%
2024-2025$21,199$43,283$16,811
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Wayne State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

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)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$471$1,082
2023-2024$424$962
2024-2025$382$855
Graduate2022-2023$737$1,596
2023-2024$763$1,652
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.
Wayne State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Wayne State University - Books and Supplies Costs

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-StateOut-of-State
Wayne State University$14,297$30,419
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor$17,228$58,072
Michigan State University$15,988$43,372
Grand Valley State University$14,628$20,820
Western Michigan University$15,298$19,098
Oakland University$14,694$23,188

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at WSU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at WSU is $56,363 for Michigan residents and $119,000 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Wayne State University have decreased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are less than current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$14,214$14,131$14,049$13,968$56,363
Out-of-State$30,149$29,881$29,616$29,353$119,000
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$14,131$14,049$13,968$13,887$56,036
Out-of-State$29,881$29,616$29,353$29,093$117,944
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$14,049$13,968$13,887$13,806$55,710
Out-of-State$29,616$29,353$29,093$28,835$116,897
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$13,968$13,887$13,806$13,726$55,387
Out-of-State$29,353$29,093$28,835$28,579$115,859
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$13,887$13,806$13,726$13,646$55,065
Out-of-State$29,093$28,835$28,579$28,325$114,831

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $130,095 for Michigan residents and $192,732 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Wayne State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$32,072$32,367$32,653$32,948$130,095
Out-of-State$48,007$48,117$48,238$48,369$192,732
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$32,367$32,671$32,966$33,269$131,328
Out-of-State$48,117$48,238$48,369$48,512$193,237
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$32,671$32,984$33,287$33,599$132,597
Out-of-State$48,238$48,369$48,512$48,665$193,784
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$32,984$33,306$33,618$33,939$133,902
Out-of-State$48,369$48,512$48,665$48,829$194,375
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$33,306$33,636$33,957$34,288$135,244
Out-of-State$48,512$48,665$48,829$49,004$195,010

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 78% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $94,455 for Michigan residents and $157,092 for out-of-state students.
The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Wayne State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$23,162$23,457$23,743$24,038$94,455
Out-of-State$39,097$39,207$39,328$39,459$157,092
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$23,457$23,761$24,056$24,359$95,688
Out-of-State$39,207$39,328$39,459$39,602$157,597
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$23,761$24,074$24,377$24,689$96,957
Out-of-State$39,328$39,459$39,602$39,755$158,144
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$24,074$24,396$24,708$25,029$98,262
Out-of-State$39,459$39,602$39,755$39,919$158,735
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$24,396$24,726$25,047$25,378$99,604
Out-of-State$39,602$39,755$39,919$40,094$159,370

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Wayne State University.
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Wayne State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$14,297$1,316$16,172$30,419$1,316 $16,172
Graduate$20,482 $1,316$16,172$41,820 $1,316$16,172
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