Wayne State University

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

Wayne State University is a four-year, public school located in Detroit, MI. It is a R1 university with very high research activities. Wayne State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission .

81% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 16,981 applied, 13,781 accepted, and 3,085 enrolled in WSU. 1,230 men and 1,688 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

1,150 SAT, 26 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,150 and ACT score is 26. The SAT score of 1150 is good, 59 to 67 as in percentile. 25 th pctl. 50 th pctl. 75 th pctl. SAT Score Total 1060 1150 1270 Evidence-Based Reading and Writing 540 590 640 Math 520 560 630 ACT Score Composite 23 26 29 Math 22 25 27 English 21 25 29 More Scores

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $16,159 for Michigan residents and $34,650 for others. The graduate tuition & fees are $17,960 for Michigan residents and $36,542 for others. Tuition has increased by 4.50% compared to last year at Wayne State University. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

11,925 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $9,671. For freshmen, 2,379 students (97%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $10,862. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 23,803 students enrolled WSU in 2025. By gender, 9,557 men and 14,246 women students are enrolled. There are 16,012 undergraduate and 7,791 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

332 Major Programs

39 programs through online 186 graduate programs Certificate Programs Bachelor's Master's Doctorate Post-graduate Certificate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of WSU is 58% and the transfer-out rate is 21%. The retention rate is 83% for full-time and 83% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 58% Transfer-out Rate 21% Retention Rate 83% Students to Faculty Ratio 14 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 2,394 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for WSU and the average faculty salary is $110,333. The studetns to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. There are 6,166 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $75,811. Number of Faculties 2,394 Average Faculty Salary $110,333 Number of Staffs 6,166 Average Staff Salary $75,811

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Placement services On-Campus Daycare Libraries See More

	25^th pctl.	50^th pctl.	75^th pctl.
SAT Score
Total	1060	1150	1270
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	540	590	640
Math	520	560	630
ACT Score
Composite	23	26	29
Math	22	25	27
English	21	25	29

Detroit, MI