Wayne State University

Detroit, MI • publicDII
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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
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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