Wayne State University
Detroit, MI · Public · 15,587 undergrads (large, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $11,090 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $10,721 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $12,068 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $14,828 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,862 |
| All incomes (average) | $12,766 |
Sticker tuition: $15,190 in-state, $32,037 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Average SAT
- 1156
- Median ACT
- 25
- Students with Pell grants
- 46%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 58%
- Freshman retention
- 83%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $53,493
- Median debt at graduation
- $21,250
- International undergrads
- 347 (2.2%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business22%
Health & Nursing15%
Psychology9%
Computer Science6%
Engineering6%
Biology & Life Sciences5%
Social Sciences5%
Visual & Performing Arts4%
Education4%
Kinesiology & Sports Science4%
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