Wayne State University

Detroit, MI

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Overview

Detroit's urban research engine, powering careers in medicine, engineering, and pharmacy amid the city's revival.

Identity

Academics

Culture

Outcomes

Identity

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.

16,012

Undergrads

7,791

Grad Students

81.2%

Acceptance

60.0%

Grad Rate

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Academics

14.0 : 1

Student-Faculty Ratio

83.0%

Retention Rate (Full-Time)

60.0%

6-Year Graduation Rate

42.0%

4-Year Graduation Rate

16,012

Undergraduate Enrollment

7,791

Graduate Enrollment

Admissions

81.2%

Acceptance Rate

3.59

Average GPA

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Test Policy

$25

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Test Score Range

SAT Math

520–630

SAT Reading

540–640

ACT Composite

23–29

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GPA

School avg: 3.59

0.00 – 4.00 scale

SAT

School range: 1060–1270

400 – 1600 (total)

ACT

School range: 23–29

1 – 36 (composite)

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Financial Aid & Costs

Estimated Annual Cost

$27,986

Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)

Cost Breakdown

Tuition (In-State)

$14,140

Room & Board

$12,530

Books & Supplies

$1,316

Out-of-State Tuition

$32,457

Financial Aid

98%

Receiving Aid

56%

Pell Grant Recipients

$12,953

Avg Grant (recipients)

$6,336

Avg Federal Loan

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Campus Life

Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

3,216 beds

Housing Guarantee

Data not available

Dining

Meal Plan Available

Meal Plan Type

Data not available

Athletics

Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

Quick Facts

Type

Public

Undergraduate Enrollment

16,012

Acceptance Rate

81%

Graduation Rate

60%

In-State Cost

$26,670

Out-of-State Cost

$44,987

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wayne.edu

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