Wayne State University

656 West Kirby Street, Detroit, MI 48202

Website: Wayne State University

Purdy/Kresege Library, Mort Harris Fitness Center and Chatsworth Apartments.
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Wayne State University School Description

Excellent academic programs that directly relate to the world outside college. Distinguished faculty. First-rate facilities. A beautiful, 200-acre campus in the heart of a diverse student body with students from 100 countries. This is what makes Wayne State. While you're here, your college experience will be stimulating, proactive and fun.

We have 350 degree programs, including education, business administration, social work, engineering, nursing, pharmacy and health sciences and fine, performing and communication arts. Law and medicine too, for those of you thinking beyond graduation. If there's a subject you want to study, we probably offer it.

As an urban research university, our mission is to discover, examine, transmit and apply knowledge that contributes to the positive development and well-being of individuals, organizations and society. Wayne State University is a national research institution dedicated to preparing students to excel in an increasingly advanced and interconnected global society.

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Wayne State University

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Wayne State University is located in Detroit, Michigan, in the city's Midtown Cultural Center and is comprised of 12 schools and colleges offering more than 350 major subject areas to 33,000 graduate and undergraduate students(This fell 4.7% and 4.1% respectively during the two 2008/2009 semesters to 29,047 students). The WSU main campus encompasses 203 acres (822,000 m²) linking 100 education and research buildings in the heart of Detroit. It has six extension centers in the Metro Detroit area providing access to a limited selection of courses. The institution is a notable engine in metro Detroit's educational, cultural, and economic landscape, as manifested through efforts such as its research and technology park and its hosting of the Detroit Festival of the Arts.

Academic profile

Wayne State's comprehensive academic offerings are divided among 13 schools and colleges: the School of Business Administration, the College of Education, the College of Engineering, the College of Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts, The Graduate School, the Law School, the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, the College of Library and Information Science, the School of Medicine, the College of Nursing, the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, the Irvin D. Reid Honors College, and the School of Social Work.

Fall 2005 enrollment for the University was 33,137 students, the 28th-largest enrollment among the United States' 270 national, public, four-year, doctoral-degree-granting institutions. WSU also has the second largest international enrollment in Michigan with 2,783 international students and 750 visiting scholars from almost 100 countries. With more than 1,000 students, Wayne State University School of Medicine is the largest single-campus medical school, and the third-largest overall, in the United States.

Wayne State University is Michigan's only urban research university, and is renowned particularly for its contributions in the sciences. Wayne State University is classified as a Research Intensive University (Very High research activity), or RU/VH, by the Carnegie Foundation, the same classification as the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor and Michigan State University. Wayne State is a constitutionally autonomous educational institution in the State of Michigan along with Michigan and Michigan State.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Warriors

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
20,737
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
85%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 16,595
Students Receiving Aid:
84%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 30
Selectivity:
Selective
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Wayne State University Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Learn more about Bachelor’s Degree Programs

Master’s Degree Programs

Learn more about Master’s Degree Programs

Wayne State University Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 85%
Part-Time 15%
Men vs. Women
Women 58%
Men 42%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 54%
African-American 28%
Other 10%
Asian 6%
Hispanic 2%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 94%
Out-of-State 6%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Michigan 94%
California 0%
Pennsylvania 0%
Illinois 0%
Ohio 0%
Percent of Students International: 8%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 17%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Football (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
Basketball (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
Baseball (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)
Track (Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf)

Wayne State University Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 7,844 $ 16,595  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 6,783 $ 15,534  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 1,061 $ 1,061  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,913 39%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 1,590 41%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 2,840 45%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,608 45%  
Any Aid:
  84%  

Wayne State University Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 87% (Selective)
Test Scores  
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 81%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 17, Verbal: 16, Math: 16
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 24, Verbal: 23, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 30.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on Wayne State University

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Question: Is Wayne State a good school for Vocal Performance?

I want to major in Vocal Performance, transfering from a local college. I wanted to go to Michigan State, but it's too far. In my area there is either U of M, Wayne State, or Oakland University. U of M is out of my league and price range, and I am not a fan of OU. Thanks for your help!
32 months ago

Best Answer

wayne is a commuter school i have 2 degrees from wayne it is a practical school everything there is fairly good little is excellent, but i think it could be their med school but it is not a bad school

Question: Wayne State University?

Can someone tell me some information about the school. Do you like it? I heard it is a commuter campus, and if I go there I would not feel comfortable because I would be from a different state. Um also my parents say the crime in Detroit is horrible and don't want me to go. Give me your experience please. tell me why u had a good experience there
32 months ago

Best Answer

Yep went there for 5 years. Yes it is a commuter school. Also the majority of the students are part-time students because they are working full time or have family. The average age of a student doing their undergraduate degree is early 30s. The campus is VERY safe and it being in Detroit has no impact. There are campus police everywhere and stats show that University of Michigan is actually more dangerous than WSU. In terms of the classes, a lot of the courses (depending on what College you are in) are taught by graduate students and part-time faculty. Overall, I had a positive experience with WSU mainly because I never ran into problems registering for classes and the Gen Ed requirements were easy/interesting. If you want to know anything else, add details to your question and I'll revise my answer.- GOOD LUCK-

Question: How do I make up for bad grades when transferring?

I got good grades in high school and high SAT scores, and I did well in my first semester of college, however I transferred to another school, because of personal issues. I enrolled in two online classes, but due to depression have essentially failed them, or at least will wind up with a bad grade I want to transfer to Wayne state university tostudy theater what should I do, plead my case to admissions? how bad will my failing two classes affect me what should I do?
35 months ago

Best Answer

Hey, I am from Michigan, and I plan on attending WSU also!!!! But you might have to re-take and pass the classes you failed, because usually a (C) is required to transfer ANY college course. Alot of times schools don't even accept a (C-), But as long as you have a pretty good GPA then you should be fine! GOOD LUCK (Future Warrior)

Question: What are the requirement's to get in Wayne State University?

Is it expensive...... anyone knows anything about the college i mean anyone who has experienced it....
36 months ago

Best Answer

it is a good school. the campus is downtown Detroit. I don't recommend living on campus or in the area of the school. here is the link for Wayne State. If you can not afford this school try Oakland University or Henry Ford Community College or,eastern Michigan, or Grand Valley state. the choices are endless for colleges in Michigan,, http://www.collegesurfing.com/college-university/wayne-stat http://www.wayne.edu/

Question: College Application Fees payable to whom?

I am applying to colleges and I need to make checks payable to whom? Like I'm applying for Wayne State University, St. Thomas Aquinas College..what do I write on the check?
36 months ago

Best Answer

Your safest bet is to call the admissions office and it's their job to assist you with questions. My guess is you'll be safe just writting the college name on the check.

Question: how much is tution for wayne state university in detroit?

as a full time student
36 months ago

Best Answer

"For the academic year 2006-07, tuition will increase 5.8%. The new tuition rates amount to an increase in the per-credit-hour rate for Michigan resident freshmen and sophomores from $189.40 to $200.40. For resident juniors, seniors and post-bachelor’s, tuition will increase from $223.30 to $236.30 and graduate students from $337.60 to $357.20. The tuition increase will go to support high-quality academic and research programs, provide additional funding for financial aid, meet inflationary increases in salaries, utilities and other non-discretionary expenses." For a full-time student taking 12 hours that comes out to $2404.80 per semester. This does not include fees or room and board.

Question: a wayne state university question....?

i am a senior at highschool and i want to get into wayne state university, i have a 2.4 GPA and i got a 21 on my ACTs wat are my chances for getting into wayne state for prepharmacy or premed.... please help and let me kno if i shud apply..... also im talking the ACTs again dec. 9th
40 months ago

Best Answer

For admissions to Wayne State if you have lower than a 2.75 GPA (it has to be higher than 2.0 though!) you must have at least a 21 on the ACT. So right now I would say you are at the bottom of the pool. If you have some great letters of recommendation, a great essay, and have shown leadership in extra curriculars, that will help your chances of getting in (to any college/university). If you can't qualify to get in this year, you can always attend a community college for a year to give yourself a higher GPA and reapply next year. Study for the ACT... a higher score will increase your chances! Best of luck!

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  • Purdy/Kresege Library, Mort Harris Fitness Center and Chatsworth Apartments.
    Purdy/Kresege Library, Mort Harris Fitness Center and Chatsworth Apartments. [source]
  • Meyer and Ann Prentis Building, School of Business Administration.
    Meyer and Ann Prentis Building, School of Business Administration. [source]
  • Walter Reuther Library of Labor and Urban Affairs.
    Walter Reuther Library of Labor and Urban Affairs. [source]
  • Maccabees Building on Wayne State University campus.
    Maccabees Building on Wayne State University campus. [source]
  • Northeast Campus from the UGL.
    Northeast Campus from the UGL. [source]
  • Linsell House and Chemistry building.
    Linsell House and Chemistry building. [source]
  • Wayne State University Official Seal
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