WSU
Wayne State University
42 W Warren Ave, Detroit, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Wayne State University (WSU)
About this school
Wayne State, founded in 1933, is a public, comprehensive university. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Education; Engineering; Fine, Performing and Communication Arts; Liberal Arts; Lifelong Learning; Nursing; Pharmacy and Allied Health Professions; Science; and Urban, Labor and Metropolitan Affairs; the Division of Health and Physical Education; the Graduate School; the Law School; and the Schools of Business Administration, Medicine and Social Work. Its 203-acre main campus is located in central
- www.wayne.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
9,767
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:17,322
- Men:7,695 Men (44.4%)
- Women:9,627 Women (55.6%)
Location
Admission Information (WSU)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Wayne State University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 4 |
Science | - | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | - | 3 |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: Not used ACT: Not used |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 656 West Kirby Street |
City, State, Zip | Detroit, MI 48202 |
Phone | (313) 577-2100 |
Fax | (313) 577-7536 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $25 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Not reported |
Accept Offer Of Admission | May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | - |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 67% of 15,331 applicants were admitted |
Women | 67% of 9,164 applicants were admitted |
Men | 68% of 6,167 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 3,847 (37%) of 10,334 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 2,197 (36%) of 6,153 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 1,650 (39%) of 4,181 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.36 |
375 And Above | 31% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 17% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 15% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 13% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 18% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 6% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 549 average |500-600 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 4% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 21% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 51% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 23% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 1% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 3% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 30% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 46% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 20% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 1% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 25 average |21-28 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 16% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 43% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 38% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 4% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (WSU)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $13,776|Out-of-state: $29,663 (50.39%)
- Room & Board: - $10,106 (36.96%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,196 (4.37%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,262 (8.27%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Wayne State University accepts installment plan
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline January 1 | Final deadline June 30 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 31 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002329 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 2,037 (84.9%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,704 (83.7%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,685 (98.9%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 154 (9.1%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 64% |
Average Award | $12,247 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,218 (72.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $8,068 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 874 (51.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,509 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1,253 (74.4%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 528 (22.0%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $6,386 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 9,644 (80.7%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 8,693 (90.1%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 8,551 (98.4%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 371 (4.3%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 49% |
Average Award | $10,934 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 6,201 (72.5%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,798 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 5,759 (67.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,541 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 5,449 (63.7%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 2,022 (16.9%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $5,383 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 63% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $27,960 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Area/Ethnic Studies, Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, International Studies, Library Science, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Art/Fine Arts, Dance, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Leadership, Memberships |
Special Characteristics | Children of Current Students, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children with a Deceased or Disabled Parent, Ethnic Background, International Students, Local/State Students, Out-of-State Students, Spouses of Current Students |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (WSU)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
1,034
Part-Time Faculty
706
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
Not reported
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 25% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 28% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 24% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 11% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 5% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 6% of classes
- Over 100 students: - 2% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
Over 100 students
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 20% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 35% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 38% of discussion sections/labs
- 30-39 students: - 7% of discussion sections/labs
- 40-49 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
- 50-59 students: - 0% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 2,935,502 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | Not Reported |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Wayne State University provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
81.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
18.5%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
37%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
46.6%
Programs & Majors (WSU)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (88)
- Accounting
- African-American/Black Studies
- Anthropology
- Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Astronomy
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Chemistry, Other
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Civil Engineering, General
- Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Dance, General
- Dietetics/Dietitian
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- East Asian Studies
- Economics, General
- Education, Other
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Speech or Language Impairments
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Science
- Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other
- Film/Cinema/Video Studies
- Finance, General
- Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
- Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
- Funeral Direction/Service
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- German Language and Literature
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
- Health Teacher Education
- History, General
- Industrial Engineering
- Information Science/Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Journalism
- Labor Studies
- Linguistics
- Management Information Systems, General
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
- Music, General
- Nursing Science
- Organizational Behavior Studies
- Pathology/Pathologist Assistant
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physical Sciences, Other
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Public Health, General
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Radio and Television
- Russian, Central European, East European and Eurasian Studies
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Slavic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Technical Teacher Education
- Urban Studies/Affairs
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Cooperative work study program, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Psychology, Health professions and related sciences
Online Degrees
Business administration, engineering
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Nursing Practice, Doctor of Education, Doctor of Audiology, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Medicine, Juris Doctor, Doctor of Pharmacy
Master's Programs of Study (167)
- Accounting
- Advertising and Public Relations
- African Studies
- American Studies
- Analytical Chemistry
- Anthropology
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Applied Mathematics
- Archives/Archival Administration
- Art Education
- Art History
- Art/Fine Arts
- Asian Studies
- Automotive Engineering
- Biochemistry
- Bioinformatics
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences--General
- Biomedical Engineering
- Biotechnology
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Classics
- Clinical Psychology
- Cognitive Sciences
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Computational Biology
- Computer Engineering
- Computer Science
- Conflict Resolution and Mediation/Peace Studies
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Dance
- Developmental Psychology
- Distance Education Development
- Early Childhood Education
- Economic Development
- Economics
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Measurement and Evaluation
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Educational Policy
- Educational Psychology
- Electrical Engineering
- Elementary Education
- Energy and Power Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Engineering and Applied Sciences--General
- English
- English Education
- English as a Second Language
- Evolutionary Biology
- Exercise and Sports Science
- Film, Television, and Video Theory and Criticism
- Finance and Banking
- Food Science and Technology
- Foreign Languages Education
- Foundations and Philosophy of Education
- French
- Gender Studies
- Genetic Counseling
- Genomic Sciences
- Geology
- German
- Gerontology
- Graphic Design
- Health Communication
- Health Education
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Higher Education
- History
- History of Science and Technology
- Human Resources Management
- Immunology
- Industrial Design
- Industrial and Labor Relations
- Industrial and Manufacturing Management
- Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- Industrial/Management Engineering
- Information Studies
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Interior Design
- International Economics
- Italian
- Journalism
- Kinesiology and Movement Studies
- Law
- Library Science
- Linguistics
- Management Information Systems
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Materials Sciences
- Maternal and Child/Neonatal Nursing
- Mathematics
- Mathematics Education
- Mechanical Engineering
- Media Studies
- Medical Imaging
- Medical Physics
- Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Molecular Biology
- Molecular Genetics
- Molecular Medicine
- Multilingual and Multicultural Education
- Music
- Music Education
- Near and Middle Eastern Languages
- Near and Middle Eastern Studies
- Neurobiology
- Neuroscience
- Nonprofit Management
- Nurse Anesthesia
- Nurse Midwifery
- Nutrition
- Occupational Therapy
- Organic Chemistry
- Organizational Behavior
- Organizational Management
- Pediatric Nursing
- Pharmaceutical Sciences
- Pharmacology
- Pharmacy
- Philosophy
- Photography
- Physical Chemistry
- Physical Education
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Physics
- Physiology
- Political Science
- Polymer Science and Engineering
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Psychology--General
- Public Administration
- Public Health--General
- Public Policy
- Reading Education
- Rehabilitation Counseling
- Rhetoric
- Romance Languages
- School Psychology
- Science Education
- Secondary Education
- Social Psychology
- Social Sciences Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish
- Special Education
- Sports Management
- Statistics
- Systems Engineering
- Taxation
- Textile Design
- Theater
- Toxicology
- Urban Studies
- Urban and Regional Planning
- Vocational and Technical Education
- Western European Studies
- Writing
Campus Life (WSU)
Location & Geography
Population
688,701
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Detroit
Campus Size
195 acres
Weather
Temperature | 15.6 average low in January, 78.9 average high in September |
Rain | 135 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 3 mile(s) from campus in Detroit |
Nearest Train Station | 3 mile(s) from campus in Detroit |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
13% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
87%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II |
Mascot | Warriors |
School Colors | Green and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Fencing | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Fencing | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | badminton, basketball, football, rock climbing, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Wayne State University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national fraternities, national sororities
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC offered on campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
12,409
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
17,322
Women
9,627
Men
7,695
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 9.7% Asian
- 17.2% Black/African-American
- 5.3% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 60.0% White
- 3.6% Unknown
International Students
2.3% from 40 countries
Average Age
23
Number of Graduate Students
9,767
Student Resources (WSU)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- Computer Science249 Documents
- Mechanical Engineering109 Documents
- Mathematics194 Documents
- Chemistry95 Documents
- Biology58 Documents
Popular Courses
- M E 3400 - DynamicsMechanical Engineering
- MAT 1050 - Algebra With TrigonometryMathematics
- CSC 1100 - Problem Solving and ProgrammingComputer Science
- CHM 1040 - Chemistry Skills and ReasoningChemistry
- MAT 2020 - Calculus IIMathematics
Popular Professors
- Arvind PadgaonkarM E 3400
- Faith CelikerMAT 2250
- Sushma VallamkondaCSC 2200
- Laura KlineRUS 2710
- Artem KomarichevCSC 3020