Value signal
Lower net price
After typical aid, families pay below the national average.
This school$14.8k
National avg$18.5k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Wayne State University
Detroit, MI
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$14,297
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,419
Avg On-Campus Living
$11,762
Avg Off-Campus Living
$12,104
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$26,059
Net price (after aid)$14,773
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$12,337
$30k – $48k$12,560
$48k – $75k$14,864
$75k – $110k$19,189
$110k+$21,543
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$53,493
Median debt at graduation$21,250
Est. monthly loan payment$225
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.5×Graduates earn about 2.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants43%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans40%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
57%
Freshman Retention
82%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Need-based aid friendly
43% above avg
Manageable graduate debt
$21.3k below avg
Strong year-1 retention
82%
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$14.3k
Out-of-state
$30.4k
Net price
$14.8k
below avg
Pell
43%
above avg
Median debt
$21.3k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$53.5k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
82%
SAT range
1040 - 1260
ACT range
21 - 28
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Detroit, MI 48202
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
These program and area-of-study listings are being re-verified against federal IPEDS completions data and may be incomplete or inexact for this institution.
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceBusinessEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing Arts
Programs (32)
Natural Sciences
BiologyEnvironmental ScienceChemistry
Social Sciences
EconomicsPsychologySociologyInternational Relations
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Computer Science
Software EngineeringCybersecurityData Science
Campus & Student Life
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About Wayne State University
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- Where is Wayne State University located?
- Wayne State University is located in Detroit, MI, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Wayne State University?
- Wayne State University is a public university based in MI. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Wayne State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Wayne State University is approximately 82%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Wayne State University?
- Wayne State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $14,297 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Wayne State University?
- Wayne State University reports total enrollment of approximately 23,112 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Wayne State University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Wayne State University.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Wayne State University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
Sources used across this page
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IPEDS / NCES College Navigator
Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
Clery Act campus security reports
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CampusPin. (2024). Wayne State University, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/wayne-state-university