| Location: | Midwest |
| Setting: | Small Town Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Wildcats |
Wayne State College is a comprehensive institution of higher education dedicated to freedom of inquiry, excellence in teaching and learning, and regional service and development. Offering affordable undergraduate and graduate programs, the College prepares students for careers, advanced study, and civic involvement. The College is committed to faculty-staff-student interaction, public service, and diversity within a friendly and collegial campus community.
Wayne State College is a four-year public college in the Nebraska State College System in Wayne, Nebraska. The current enrollment is 3,356.
The college opened as a State Normal School in 1910 after the State purchased the private Nebraska Normal College (established 1891).
Wayne State offers 90 different programs of study in four Schools: Arts and Humanities, Business and Technology, Education and Counseling, and Natural and Social Sciences.
Wayne State also offers many classes at Northeast Community College in Norfolk, Nebraska.
Wayne State offers 15 NCAA Division II sports and is a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. The nickname is the Wildcats.
WSC offers Baseball, Men and Women's Basketball, Men and Women's Cross Country, Football, Men and Women's Golf, Women's Soccer, Softball, Men and Women's Indoor and Outdoor Track and Field, and Women's Volleyball.
The football team plays at Bob Cunningham Field and is coached by Dan McLaughlin, a former Nebraska assistant. The Wildcats had a 7-5 record in 2007, the first winning record since 1993. The Wildcats also played in the Mineral Water Bowl, their first bowl game since 1970.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 56% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference) Basketball (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference) Baseball (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference) Track (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 3,803 | $ 6,735 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,346 | $ 4,692 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 834 | $ 834 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 1,381 | 42% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 840 | 60% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 709 | 20% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 1,788 | 68% | |
Any Aid: |
86% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 100% (Open Admissions) |
| Application Fee: | $ 30.00 |
