Wayne State University Description:
Wayne State University is a large public university located in the Midtown Cultural Center of Detroit, Michigan. Graduate programs in law, medicine, nursing and urban policy are highly regarded. High-achieving undergraduates should check out the Reid Honors College with its focus on community service and undergraduate research. Wayne State's strengths in the liberal arts and sciences have earned it a chapter of the prestigious Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society. Most Wayne State athletic teams compete in Division II with the exception of women's hockey.
Admissions Data (2011):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 76%
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: - / -
- SAT Math: - / -
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 18 / 25
- ACT English: 17 / 25
- ACT Math: 17 / 25
Enrollment (2010):
- Total Enrollment: 31,505 (20,837 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 42% Male / 58% Female
- 65% Full-time
Costs (2011 - 12):
- Tuition and Fees: $9,809 (in-state); $20,921 (out-of-state)
- Books: $1,100 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $8,696
- Other Expenses: $1,890
- Total Cost: $21,495 (in-state); $32,607 (out-of-state)
Wayne State University Financial Aid (2009 - 10):
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 91%
- Wayne State Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 83%
- Loans: 59%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $7,935
- Loans: $6,142
Most Popular Majors:
Accounting, Art, Biology, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, Marketing, Nursing, Organizational Behavior Studies, Psychology, Social Work
Graduation, Retention and Transfer Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 76%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 10%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 32%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Wayne State University Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://wayne.edu/mission.php
"As an urban research university, our mission is to discover, examine, transmit and apply knowledge that contributes to the positive development and well-being of individuals, organizations and society. Wayne State University is a national research institution dedicated to preparing students to excel in an increasingly advanced and interconnected global society."
