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 (2008):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 79%
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: - / -
- SAT Math: - / -
- SAT Writing: - / -
- ACT Composite: 17 / 23
- ACT English: 16 / 23
- ACT Math: 16 / 23
Enrollment (2007):
- Total Enrollment: 32,380 (21,145 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 41% Male / 59% Female
- 60% Full-time
Costs (2008 - 09):
- Tuition and Fees: $8,109 (in-state); $17,379 (out-of-state)
- Books: $950
- Room and Board: $6,932
- Other Expenses: $3,330
- Total Cost: $17,791 (in-state); $27,061 (out-of-state)
Wayne State University Financial Aid (2006 - 07):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 85%
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Federal Grants: 40%
- State / Local Grants: 40%
- Institutional Grants: 48%
- Loans: 44%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Federal Grants: $3,159
- State / Local Grants: $1,611
- Institutional Grants: $2,731
- Loans: $4,329
Most Popular Majors:
Accounting, Art, Biology, Elementary Education, Marketing, Nursing, Organizational Behavior Studies, Psychology
Graduation, Retention and Transfer Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 69%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 13%
- 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."
