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Wayne State University

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Wayne State University Profile

  • 656 West Kirby Street
    Detroit , MI 48202
    (313) 577-2424
    www.wayne.edu Campus Virtual Tour
    Setting
    Large city
    Enrollment
    33,323
    Full time
    24,675
    Part time
    8,648
    Men full time
    10,341
    Women full time
    14,334
    Mission Statement

    -

    Wayne State University More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Public
    Religious affiliation
    None
    Highest degree offered
    Doctoral and First-professional
    Calendar
    Semester
    Distance learning opportunities
    Yes

    Wayne State University Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
    0%
    Asian/Pacific Islander
    6%
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    32%
    Hispanic
    3%
    White/Non-Hispanic
    47%
    Non-Resident Alien
    5%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    7%

    Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

  • Wayne State University Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    -
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $30
    Applied
    7,830
    Admitted
    6,782
    Enrolled
    2,945
    Admitted %
    87%

    Wayne State University Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Required
    Secondary school GPA
    Required
    Secondary school rank
    Neither required nor recommended
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Required
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Recommended
    Recommendations
    Neither required nor recommended
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Neither required nor recommended

    Wayne State University Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    -
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
    -
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
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    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
    -
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
    -
    Students submitting ACT
    81%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    17
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    24
  • Wayne State University Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $7,844
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $16,595
    Books and Supplies
    $885
    On-campus room and board
    $6,702
    Off-campus room and board
    $6,702

    Wayne State University Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    85%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    40% , $3,159 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    48% , $2,731 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    44% , $4,329 on average
  • Wayne State University Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

    Architecture and Related Services Bachelor Master Doctorate
    City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning 0 11 0
    Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate
    African-American/Black Studies 7 0 0
    American/United States Studies/Civilization 1 0 0
    East Asian Studies 7 0 0
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Anatomy 0 1 2
    Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 0 38 0
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 198 14 5
    Biotechnology 0 8 0
    Environmental Toxicology 0 0 0
    Immunology 0 0 4
    Molecular Biology 0 2 3
    Molecular Toxicology 0 1 2
    Neurobiology and Neurophysiology 0 0 1
    Oncology and Cancer Biology 0 0 4
    Physiology, General 0 0 3
    Radiation Biology/Radiobiology 0 12 0
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Accounting 93 25 0
    Business Administration and Management, General 0 331 0
    Finance, General 84 0 0
    Human Resources Management and Services, Other 0 0 0
    Labor and Industrial Relations 0 9 0
    Labor Studies 8 0 0
    Logistics and Materials Management 14 0 0
    Management Information Systems, General 26 0 0
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 99 0 0
    Organizational Behavior Studies 112 0 0
    Taxation 0 5 0
    Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 22 45 11
    Journalism 36 0 0
    Public Relations/Image Management 33 0 0
    Radio and Television 31 0 0
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Computer and Information Sciences, General 28 32 6
    Computer Science 0 0 0
    Information Science/Studies 1 0 0
    Culinary and Personal Services Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Funeral Direction/Service 14 0 0
    Education Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Art Teacher Education 13 10 0
    Bilingual and Multilingual Education 0 27 0
    Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 0 42 3
    Curriculum and Instruction 0 0 6
    Educational Evaluation and Research 0 2 6
    Educational Leadership and Administration, General 0 0 10
    Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 0 45 0
    Educational/Instructional Media Design 0 23 5
    Elementary Education and Teaching 157 102 0
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education 21 4 0
    Foreign Language Teacher Education 2 5 0
    Health Teacher Education 3 6 0
    Mathematics Teacher Education 11 7 0
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 38 11 0
    Reading Teacher Education 0 11 0
    Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 9 7 0
    Secondary Education and Teaching 0 137 0
    Social Studies Teacher Education 45 4 0
    Special Education and Teaching, General 48 30 0
    Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 0 0 0
    Technical Teacher Education 5 1 0
    Engineering Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Biomedical/Medical Engineering 0 40 8
    Chemical Engineering 17 5 5
    Civil Engineering, General 25 33 4
    Computer Engineering, General 0 29 5
    Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 55 66 5
    Engineering, Other 0 1 0
    Industrial Engineering 15 21 1
    Manufacturing Engineering 0 9 0
    Materials Science 0 3 2
    Mechanical Engineering 31 72 5
    Petroleum Engineering 0 2 0
    Polymer/Plastics Engineering 0 0 0
    Engineering Technologies/Technicians Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology 5 0 0
    Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician 21 0 0
    Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology 2 0 0
    Engineering/Industrial Management 0 31 0
    Hazardous Materials Management and Waste Technology/Technician 0 3 0
    Industrial Technology/Technician 4 0 0
    Manufacturing Technology/Technician 7 0 0
    Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician 27 0 0
    English Language and Literature/Letters Bachelor Master Doctorate
    English Language and Literature, General 70 15 1
    Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Apparel and Textile Marketing Management 28 3 0
    Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 21 1 2
    Human Development and Family Studies, General 0 2 0
    Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Comparative Literature 0 1 0
    Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 19 9 2
    French Language and Literature 0 1 0
    German Language and Literature 6 4 0
    Italian Language and Literature 0 2 0
    Linguistics 14 3 0
    Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 1 1 0
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Adult Health Nurse/Nursing 0 9 0
    Audiology/Audiologist and Hearing Sciences 0 0 7
    Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 22 0 0
    Communication Disorders, General 28 32 2
    Dietetics/Dietitian 11 0 0
    Environmental Health 0 0 0
    Genetic Counseling/Counselor 0 6 0
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 32 0 0
    Health/Medical Physics 0 0 2
    Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing 0 6 0
    Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist 11 0 0
    Medical Scientist 0 1 0
    Medicine 0 0 0
    Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other 0 0 0
    Nurse Anesthetist 0 16 0
    Nursing Science 0 0 3
    Nursing, Other 0 7 0
    Nursing/Registered Nurse 139 0 0
    Occupational Health and Industrial Hygiene 0 9 0
    Occupational Therapy/Therapist 1 23 0
    Pathology/Pathologist Assistant 9 0 0
    Pharmaceutics and Drug Design 0 1 3
    Pharmacy 0 0 0
    Physical Therapy/Therapist 0 0 23
    Physician Assistant 0 46 0
    Public Health, General 0 6 0
    History Bachelor Master Doctorate
    History, General 34 11 1
    Public/Applied History and Archival Administration 0 0 0
    Legal Professions and Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law 0 6 0
    Law 0 0 0
    Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other 0 4 0
    Tax Law/Taxation 0 6 0
    Library Science Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Library Science/Librarianship 0 217 0
    Mathematics and Statistics Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Applied Mathematics 0 3 0
    Mathematics, General 30 5 5
    Statistics, General 0 5 0
    Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Gerontology 0 0 0
    Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 88 8 0
    Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 0 10 0
    Natural Resources and Conservation Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Environmental Science 8 0 0
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0 31 0
    Philosophy and Religious Studies Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Philosophy 8 4 0
    Physical Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Chemistry, General 33 9 19
    Geology/Earth Science, General 6 1 0
    Physics, General 4 16 2
    Psychology Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Educational Psychology 0 8 3
    Psychology, General 230 20 22
    School Psychology 0 17 0
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Public Administration 16 16 0
    Social Work 72 236 0
    Security and Protective Services Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 86 3 0
    Social Sciences Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Anthropology 20 16 2
    Economics, General 22 16 4
    Geography 6 0 0
    Political Science and Government, General 57 6 2
    Sociology 52 5 5
    Urban Studies/Affairs 1 0 0
    Visual and Performing Arts Bachelor Master Doctorate
    Art History, Criticism and Conservation 3 1 0
    Art/Art Studies, General 125 7 0
    Dance, General 6 0 0
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 26 16 0
    Film/Cinema Studies 11 0 0
    Music Performance, General 0 0 0
    Music, General 43 6 0
  • Wayne State University Deadlines

    Early decision deadline
    -
    Early action deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early decision by
    -
    College will notify student of early action by
    -
    Priority application deadline
    -
    Financial aid priority deadline
    Feb 15th
    Regular application deadline
    No closing date
    Fall application deadline
    May 1st
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    Dec 1st
    SAT Subject score report due
    -
    Financial aid deadline
    Apr 30th
    Transfer priority application deadline
    Aug 1st
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    -
    Transfer application closing date
    Rolling admission
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    -
    College will notify student by
    -
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    -
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    No set date
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    -
    Deadline for housing deposit
    -
  • Wayne State University Admin Settings

    College Profile Override
    -
    Application Link
    www.apply.wayne.edu/
    Scholarship Calculator Link
    -
    Facebook Link
    -
    Twitter Username
    -
    Virtual Tour Link
    http://virtualtour.wayne.edu/
    Enable Regional Events
    -
    Next Connect Link Url
    -
    Next Connect Link Text
    -
    Next Connect Description
    -

    Wayne State University Sports

    National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership
    Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association
    Football program
    Yes
    Basketball program
    Yes
    Baseball program
    Yes
    Cross country/track program
    Yes

    Wayne State University Military Programs

    ROTC
    Yes
    Army
    No
    Navy
    No
    Air Force
    Yes

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Student Reviews of Wayne State University

4.7
based on 9 reviews
  • Tashae from Detroit, MI

    Wayne State offers plenty of programs for anyone. Not only do they provide courses but free tutoring services. We also have a 24 hr library in which students can access computers and be able to study more efficiently. Even if students may consider… more read full review

    Wayne State offers plenty of programs for anyone. Not only do they provide courses but free tutoring services. We also have a 24 hr library in which students can access computers and be able to study more efficiently. Even if students may consider there selves to be individual learners, Wayne also provides individual tutors at no cost. read full review

  • Elaine from Shelby Township, MI

    Love this campus.. you can get to all your classes with plenty of time to spare. All my professors have been great I haven't had a problem with any of them. Also, super safe campus :D read full review

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