Wayne State University
PublicDetroit, MI
Wayne State University is a public very large school in Detroit, MI, enrolling about 15,587 undergraduates. Wayne State University is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 81%. Engineering graduates, especially in Biomedical/Medical Engineering, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $106,048/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $16,847 more per year in tuition and fees (2.1x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Wayne State University's acceptance rate?
Wayne State University in Detroit, MI admits approximately 81% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Wayne State University?
Admitted students at Wayne State University typically score between 1060–1270 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Wayne State University?
Admitted students at Wayne State University typically score between 23–29 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Wayne State University cost?
Wayne State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $27,350 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Wayne State University?
For 2024-25, Wayne State University's published tuition and required fees were $32,037 for out-of-state students and $15,190 for in-state students -- $16,847 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
Does Wayne State University require students to live on campus?
No -- Wayne State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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