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  • 4 Year
  • DETROIT, MI
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Wayne State University

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    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
      grade A minus
    2. Value
      grade B+
    3. Diversity
      grade A minus
    4. Campus
      grade B+
    5. Athletics
      grade B minus
    6. Party Scene
      grade B+
    7. Professors
      grade A
    8. Location
      grade A
    9. Dorms
      grade B minus
    10. Campus Food
      grade A minus
    11. Student Life
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    12. Safety
      grade B+

    About

    42 W WARREN
    DETROIT, MI 48202
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference

    From Wayne State University

    Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit. The 200-acre traditional and high-tech campus is in the heart of Midtown, offering unparalleled access to cultural experiences, community involvement, and corporate career opportunities. Wayne State University is the third largest institution of higher learning in Michigan and the most diverse campus in the state with nearly 25,000 students from every U.S. state and nearly 80 countries. Wayne State is home to 13 colleges offering over 350 degree programs. The campus hosts a business incubator known as TechTown and the first graduate-level repertory theater in America called the Hilberry Theatre. The Wayne State Warriors also field 18 men’s and women’s Division II athletics teams.

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    69%
    SAT Range
    1000-1200
    ACT Range
    20-27
    Application Fee
    $25
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $14,993 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,832 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%

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    Academics

    Professors
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    Student Faculty Ratio
    8:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Pre-med and Health Science Center

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    WSU's PMHSC provides prerequisite advising, academic support, and professional development strategies for all WSU students pursuing admission to competitive health care programs. We will challenge you to develop a strong portfolio of engagement while maintaining the high standards of academic excellence that you need to compete in the admissions process.

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      19%
    • On Campus
      0%
    • Online
      81%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    13,407 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    4,096
    Undergrads Over 25
    17%
    Pell Grant
    47%
    Varsity Athletes
    3%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $40,800 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    52%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    90%
    National
    83%

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