Wayne State University

Detroit, MI • public • DII

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban (City: Large )

Student Population

Undergrad: 18,699 • Total: 28,051

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

42 W. Warren Ave.
Detroit, MI
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Website

https://wayne.edu/

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

R1: Doctoral Universities – Very High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 7,650 (40.9%) • Female: 11,049 (59.1%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	2,426	13.0%
Black/African American	3,416	18.3%
Hispanic/Latino	1,449	7.7%
White	10,012	53.5%
Two or More Races	775	4.1%
International	400	2.1%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

82.0%

12,461 admitted from 15,190 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Sometimes Required

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 530-640
Math: 510-620
Total: 1040-1260

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

21-28

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

56.5%

4-Year Graduation Rate

32.6%

Freshman Retention Rate

82.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

12.7:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$27,080

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$44,774

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $13,660
Out-of-state: $31,354

Room & Board

$1,316

Books & Supplies

$12,104

Students Receiving Pell Grants

75%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

Division II

Men's Sports (8)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Fencing Football Golf Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis

Women's Sports (8)

Basketball Fencing Golf Softball Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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