Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

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Acceptance Rate

82%

Enrollment

15,676

Graduation Rate

57%

Student-Faculty Ratio

15:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$53,493

Retention Rate

82%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)1040–1260

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)21–28

136

Test Policy: Test Flexible

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ACT

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Extracurriculars

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$14,297

Out-of-State Tuition

$30,419

Avg Net Price

$14,773

Room & Board

$11,762

Total COA

$26,794

Median Debt

$21,250

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$12,337

$30,001–48,000

$12,560

$48,001–75,000

$14,864

$75,001–110,000

$19,189

$110,001+

$21,543

Pell Grant Rate: 43%

Federal Loan Rate: 40%

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Sticker Price$42,181

Estimated Net Price$14,773 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

57%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$53,493

Retention Rate

82%

Median Debt

$21,250

Top Programs

Business & Marketing

22.3%

Health Professions

15.6%

Psychology

8.9%

Engineering

6.2%

Biology

5.4%

Social Sciences

4.9%

Education

4.4%

Computer Science

4.3%

Visual & Performing Arts

4.1%

Family & Consumer Sciences

3.3%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Psychology, General	316	$45,540
International Business	186	$72,684
Biology, General	170	$45,757
Public Health	169	—
Computer and Information Sciences, General	156	$98,072
Human Resources Management and Services	155	$56,255
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	147	$67,571
Marketing	141	$54,580
Finance and Financial Management Services	140	$62,197
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	129	$43,965
Social Work	122	$41,817
Accounting and Related Services	116	$62,911
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other	105	$92,578
Criminal Justice and Corrections	99	$50,227
Mechanical Engineering	84	$94,043