Wayne State University

Detroit, MI · Public University · 23,803 undergraduates

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate
81.2%
Applications
16,981
Enrolled
3,085
Yield Rate
22.4%
SAT Average
1150
ACT Midpoint
26
Test Policy
Required
Application Fee
$25

Application Deadlines

  • Regular Decision: August 1

Admission Factors

Very Important
Academic GPA
Important
Standardized Tests
Considered
Rigor of Curriculum, Application Essay, Recommendations, Extracurricular Activities, Character / Personal Qualities, Volunteer Work, Work Experience

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$15,190
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,037
Average Net Price
$14,416

Average Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Under $30k
$12,337
Family Income $30k–$48k
$12,560
Family Income $48k–$75k
$14,864
Family Income $75k–$110k
$19,189
Family Income Over $110k
$21,543

Financial Aid

Avg. % of Financial Need Met
63%
Avg. Need-Based Grant
$15,064
Avg. Total Aid Package
$17,091
Avg. Debt at Graduation
$25,975
% Graduates Who Borrowed
51%
% Receiving Pell Grants
43.0%

Outcomes & Graduation

4-Year Graduation Rate
36.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
58.0%
First-Year Retention Rate
82.0%

Competitiveness & Trends

Competitiveness Z-Score
-1.19
Application Trend
Rising demand
Application Momentum (3yr CAGR)
3.8% annual growth
Opportunity Score Percentile
71th percentile
Years of Data
11 years (IPEDS)

This school is 1.2 standard deviation less competitive than its historical average.