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Wayne State University
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Wayne State University is a public research university located in Detroit, Michigan, in the city's Midtown Cultural Center Historic District. Founded in 1868, WSU consists of 13 schools and colleges offering more than 400 major subject areas to over 32,000 graduate and undergraduate students. It is currently the third largest university in the state of Michigan and one of the 30 largest universities in the United States. The WSU main campus encompasses 203 acres (822,000 m²) linking more than 100 education and research buildings in the heart of Detroit. It also has six extension centers in the Metro Detroit area providing access to a limited selection of courses. The institution is a notable engine in metro Detroit's educational, cultural, and economic landscape, as manifested through efforts such as its 75-acre (300,000 m2) research and technology park and its hosting of the Detroit Festival of the Arts and Detroit Windsor International Film Festival.
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- Public, Four or more years
- 31786 students
- $18,931.00 avg tuition
656 West Kirby Street
Detroit,
MI
48202
(313) 577-2424
Apply online
Admissions:
www.admissions.wayne.edu/
Financial Aid:
www.financialaid.wayne.edu/
Areas of Study:
- Architecture And Related Services
- Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- Engineering
- Engineering Technologies And Engineering Related Fields
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
- Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Library Science
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Natural Resources And Conservation
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Personal And Culinary Services
- Philosophy And Religious Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Social Sciences
- Visual And Performing Arts
Wayne State University
Statistics:
standards:
retention / graduation:
| Applied | 9,743 | |
| Admitted | 7,690 | 79% |
| Enrolled total | 2,917 | |
| Full Time: | 2,625 | |
| Part Time | 292 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | ||
| SAT Math | ||
| SAT Writing |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
| ACT English | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Writing |
| Retention rate | 76% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 13% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 32% |
requirements:
credit:
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Wayne State University
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $8,247.00 | $8,247.00 | $18,931.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,072.00 | $1,072.00 | $1,072.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $275.00 | $275.00 | $631.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $10,956.00 | $10,956.00 | $24,196.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $1,178.00 | $1,178.00 | $1,178.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $457.00 | $457.00 | $1,008.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $7,659.00 | $6,674.00 | $3,410.00 |
| Other Expenses | $1,841.00 | $3,410.00 | $3,410.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $30.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $972.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 83% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 81% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $6,050.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 54% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $5,921.00 |
Wayne State University
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES | ||||
| City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning | X | |||
| AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES | ||||
| African-American/Black Studies | X | |||
| American/United States Studies/Civilization | X | |||
| Area Studies, Other | X | |||
| East Asian Studies | X | |||
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Anatomy | X | X | ||
| Biochemistry | X | |||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | X | X | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | X | |||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | X | X | |
| Biotechnology | X | |||
| Immunology | X | |||
| Molecular Biology | X | X | ||
| Molecular Toxicology | X | X | ||
| Neurobiology and Neurophysiology | X | |||
| Oncology and Cancer Biology | X | |||
| Pathology/Experimental Pathology | X | |||
| Physiology, General | X | X | ||
| Radiation Biology/Radiobiology | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Accounting | X | X | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | X | |||
| Finance, General | X | |||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | X | |||
| Labor and Industrial Relations | X | |||
| Labor Studies | X | |||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | X | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | X | |||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | X | |||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | X | |||
| Taxation | X | |||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Journalism | X | |||
| Public Relations/Image Management | X | |||
| Radio and Television | X | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | X | X | X | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | X | X | X | |
| Information Science/Studies | X | |||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Art Teacher Education | X | X | ||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | X | |||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | X | X | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | X | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Educational Evaluation and Research | X | X | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | X | |||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | X | |||
| Educational/Instructional Technology | X | X | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | X | X | ||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | X | X | ||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | X | X | ||
| Health Teacher Education | X | X | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | X | X | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | X | X | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | X | X | ||
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | X | X | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | X | X | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | X | X | X | |
| Technical Teacher Education | X | X | ||
| ENGINEERING | ||||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | X | X | ||
| Chemical Engineering | X | X | X | |
| Civil Engineering, General | X | X | X | |
| Computer Engineering, General | X | X | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | X | X | X | |
| Engineering, Other | X | |||
| Industrial Engineering | X | X | X | |
| Manufacturing Engineering | X | |||
| Materials Science | X | X | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | X | X | X | |
| Petroleum Engineering | X | |||
| ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS | ||||
| Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology | X | |||
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | X | |||
| Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology | X | |||
| Engineering Technology, General | X | |||
| Engineering/Industrial Management | X | |||
| Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician | X | |||
| Industrial Technology/Technician | X | |||
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician | X | |||
| Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | X | X | |
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | ||||
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | X | X | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | X | X | X | |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | X | |||
| FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS | ||||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | X | X | ||
| Comparative Literature | X | |||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | X | X | X | |
| French Language and Literature | X | |||
| German Language and Literature | X | X | ||
| Italian Language and Literature | X | |||
| Linguistics | X | X | ||
| Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | X | X | ||
| Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | X | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Adult Health Nurse/Nursing | X | |||
| Audiology/Audiologist | X | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | X | |||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | X | X | X | |
| Dietetics/Dietitian | X | |||
| Genetic Counseling/Counselor | X | |||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | X | |||
| Health/Medical Physics | X | X | ||
| Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing | X | |||
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | X | |||
| Medical Scientist | X | |||
| Nurse Anesthetist | X | |||
| Nursing Science (MS, PhD) | X | |||
| Nursing, Other | X | |||
| Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) | X | |||
| Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene | X | |||
| Occupational Therapy/Therapist | X | X | ||
| Pathology/Pathologist Assistant | X | |||
| Pharmaceutics and Drug Design | X | X | ||
| Physical Therapy/Therapist | X | |||
| Physician Assistant | X | |||
| Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing | X | |||
| Public Health, General | X | |||
| Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing | X | X | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | X | X | |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | X | X | ||
| LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | ||||
| Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law | X | |||
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | X | |||
| Tax Law/Taxation | X | |||
| LIBRARY SCIENCE | ||||
| Library and Information Science | X | |||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Applied Mathematics, General | X | |||
| Mathematics, General | X | X | X | |
| Statistics, General | X | |||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | X | X | X | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | X | |||
| NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION | ||||
| Environmental Science | X | |||
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES | ||||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | X | |||
| PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES | ||||
| Funeral Direction/Service | X | |||
| PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES | ||||
| Philosophy | X | X | ||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemistry, General | X | X | X | |
| Chemistry, Other | X | |||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | X | X | ||
| Physical Sciences, Other | X | |||
| Physics, General | X | X | X | |
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Educational Psychology | X | X | ||
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | X | |||
| Psychology, General | X | X | X | |
| School Psychology | X | |||
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ||||
| Public Administration | X | X | ||
| Social Work | X | X | ||
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Anthropology | X | X | X | |
| Economics, General | X | X | X | |
| Geography | X | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | X | X | X | |
| Sociology | X | X | X | |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | X | X | ||
| Art/Art Studies, General | X | X | ||
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | X | |||
| Dance, General | X | |||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | X | X | X | |
| Film/Cinema/Video Studies | X | |||
| Music, General | X | X | ||
Wayne State University Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Wyte M.D. Endowed Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Women of Wayne Alumni Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Women Lawyers Association of Michigan Foundation Annual Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| William S. Sells, Jr. Endowed Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| William R. and Mary-Jean Bristol Endowed Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| William J. Cassidy Endowed Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| William Davidson Endowed Scholarship for Student Athletes | Varies | Varies |
| Wayne R. Scott M.D. and Louise A. Scott | Varies | Varies |
| Wayne Budd Endowed Scholarship | Varies | Varies |
| Walter Nussbaum Endowed Award | Varies | Varies |
Schools Near Wayne State University
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| College for Creative Studies | 0.3mi |
| Ecumenical Theological Seminary | 1.3mi |
| Wayne County Community College District | 2.5mi |
| Sacred Heart Major Seminary | 2.9mi |
| University of Detroit Mercy | 5.5mi |
| Marygrove College | 6.2mi |
| University of Michigan-Dearborn | 9.3mi |
| Baker College of Allen Park | 9.5mi |
| Henry Ford Community College | 9.6mi |
| Yeshiva Gedolah of Greater Detroit | 10.4mi |
| Macomb Community College | 10.9mi |
| Lawrence Technological University | 12.4mi |
| DeVry University-Michigan | 12.8mi |
| The Art Institute of Michigan - Troy | 13.2mi |
| International Academy of Design and Technology | 13.3mi |
