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Wayne State University
Detroit,
MI
•4-Year Public•
Acceptance Rate63%
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About Wayne State
Wayne State University is a public, state university in the city of Detroit, Michigan. Wayne State was founded in 1868. The university currently enrolls around 24,931 students per year, including 16,851 undergraduate students.
Wayne State Acceptance Rate 2022
It is moderately difficult to get into Wayne State. Wayne State admitted 63% of all applicants in 2022. Out of 15,305 applications received in 2022, 9,603 students were offered admission.
| Wayne State University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 63% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | 11% |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | EA not offered |
| Average GPA | 3.4 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 60% |
Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.
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Wayne State University is located Detroit.
If you are interested in seeing Wayne State for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 75/94 to Detroit, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Detroit Metropolitan.
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Wayne State University and Detroit are like without leaving home.
College Info
Wayne State Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Aug 1
Transfer Applications are Due
Aug 15
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Wayne State is Aug 1.
The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Wayne State is Aug 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Wayne State SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1010 - 1220
Math SAT Range
490 - 610
Reading SAT Range
510 - 620
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1220 and Above
Good
1010 to 1220
Avg
1010 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Wayne State students is 1125. Applicants with SAT scores of 1220 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Wayne State, while applicants with SAT scores between 1010 to 1220 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1010 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Wayne State.
Wayne State Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$29,172
In State$46,866
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$13,660
$31,354
Fees
$1,804
$1,804
Housing
$12,392
$12,392
Books
$1,316
$1,316
Student Life
Wondering what life at Wayne State is like? There are approximately 24,931 students enrolled at Wayne State, including 16,851 undergraduate students and 8,080 graduate students. 77% percent of students attend school full-time, 98% percent are from MI and 2% percent of students are from other states.
77%
Full Time23%
Part Time98%
In State2%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
24,931
Campus Setting
Urban
Acceptance Rate
63%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Aug 1
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