Acceptance Rate
81%
Avg. SAT
1270
75th percentile
“Detroit's urban research engine, powering careers in medicine, engineering, and pharmacy amid the city's revival.”
Detroit, MI
Location
Large City
Campus Setting
The university's personality reflects Detroit's resilience: straightforward, hardworking, and opportunity-rich for students ready to hustle. With about 19,000 undergraduates, many live off-campus or commute, fostering independence but limiting spontaneous dorm hangs. Tradeoffs include a spread-out campus that requires buses or bikes in Michigan's harsh winters, and housing that's available but not guaranteed for all freshmen.
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Academics
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Degree Levels Offered
Competitive programs in mortuary science and occupational therapy draw niche crowds, but popular majors like nursing fill up fast. The intellectual vibe rewards self-starters who chase internships amid large lectures, though smaller schools offer more professor access.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
16,012 undergrad • 7,791 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
54%
Black / African American
16%
Hispanic / Latino
7%
Asian
12%
Other / Multi-racial
11%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Detroit, MI
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Residential options like Chatsworth Tower house about a quarter of undergrads, creating pockets of community amid the commuter majority. The social scene skews practical over wild—think networking mixers more than all-nighters—offset by Detroit's low cost of living but challenged by gray winters and urban pace.
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
No
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
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Estimated Cost
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Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
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Average Federal Loan
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
83%
4 Years Graduation Rate
42%
6 Years Graduation Rate
60%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$53,493
83% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Wayne State University and return in the fall. 42% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 60% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
42%
4-5 years
18%
6-8 years
3%
Non-grad
37%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$14,140
Acceptance
81%
Undergrads
16,012
4-Year Grad Rate
42%
Endowment
$509M
Detroit, MI 48202
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