Overview

Wayne State University is a University institution located in Detroit, MI, in an urban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 42 West Warren
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Detroit  48202

Contact Ms. Ericka M. Jackson
Director of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@wayne.edu
Phone: 313-577-2100

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
African-american/black Studies
East Asian Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
Russian, Central European, East European And Eurasian Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Labor And Industrial Relations
Labor Studies
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Behavior Studies
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Journalism
Public Relations/image Management
Radio And Television
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Education, Other
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Speech Or Language Impairments
Educational/instructional Technology
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education And Teaching, General
Technical Teacher Education
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical And Electronics Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Computer/computer Systems Technology/technician
Construction Engineering Technology/technician
Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician
Electrical/electronic Engineering Technologies/technicians, Other
Electromechanical/electromechanical Engineering Technology/technician
Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician
Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Apparel And Textile Marketing Management
Foods, Nutrition, And Wellness Studies, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Classics And Classical Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
German Language And Literature
Linguistics
Middle/near Eastern And Semitic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other
Slavic Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, General
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Dietetics/dietitian
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medical Radiologic Technology/science - Radiation Therapist
Nursing Science
Pathology/pathologist Assistant
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Financial Mathematics
Mathematical Statistics And Probability
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Personal And Culinary Services	Associate	Bachelors
Funeral Direction/service
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Astronomy
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Geology/earth Science, General
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Public Administration
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Anthropology, General
Economics, General
Economics, Other
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Urban Studies/affairs
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art History, Criticism And Conservation
Art/art Studies, General
Cinematography And Film/video Production
Dance, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Film/cinema/media Studies
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

15,305

Applied

9,603

Accepted

16,851

Enrolled

Female Admissions

9,488

Females Applied

5,927

Females Accepted

62%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

5,817

Males Applied

3,676

Males Accepted

63%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

25

Application Fee

3.42

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Other requirements exist (see below)

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	October 1st
Early decision plan	Not reported	March 8th
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	August 15th	Not reported

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	565	510	620
SAT Math	560	490	610
ACT Composite	24	21	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

14,464

In-state

30,914

Out-of-state

14,464

In-district

Fees

1,496

Full-time student fees

11,321

Room & board

Financial Aid

12,417

Avg. Financial Aid Package

12,799

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

10,901

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,181

Avg. Loan Aid

4,935

Avg. Grant Aid

7,882

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

52.4%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

5%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

16,851

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

2%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.51%
Black or African American	15.84%
White or Caucasian	56.33%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.24%
Asian	12.73%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.05%
Two or more races	4.17%
Other	2.36%

Gender

Male (40.6%)

Female (59.4%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	12%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Festifall, Late Night Breakfast and International Fair

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

More

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
VIN etching, bike patrol, safety and defense classes, K-9 unit, victim assistance, confidential tip line

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Fencing		Division 2
Football		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No		No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Soccer			No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field	No	No	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Fencing		Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 2
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Soccer			No
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

1,639

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 1,003

Part-time - 636

Male - 764

Female - 875