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Wayne State University
College admissions information for Wayne State University.
General Information
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Contact Information 656 West Kirby Street, Detroit, MI 48202 www.wayne.edu admissions@wayne.edu |
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| Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctor's Degree First-professional Degree | Type of Institution Public, 4-year or above |
| Certificates Offered Postbaccalaureate certificate Post-master's certificate | Carnegie Classification Research Universities (very high research activity) |
| Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force) Teacher certification Distance Learning opportunities Study abroad Weekend/Evening college | Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application. Wayne State University FAFSA School Code |
| Credit Accepted Dual Credit Advanced placement (AP) credits | Religious Affiliation Not applicable |
| Student Population 32,982 (20,893 undergraduate) | Campus Setting City: Large |
| Undergraduate Student Age 67% under 25, 33% over 25 | Campus Housing Yes |
Admissions Information
| Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007) Click here to apply online | $30 |
| UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006 | |||
| TOTAL | MEN | WOMEN | |
| Number of applicants | 7,886 | 3,125 | 4,761 |
| Percent admitted | 86 | 86 | 86 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time | 36 | 39 | 33 |
| Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time | 7 | 8 | 6 |
| ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS | ||
| REQUIRED | RECOMMENDED | |
| Secondary school GPA | X | |
| Secondary school record | X | |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | X | |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) | X | |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) | X | |
| TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS) | ||
| STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORES | NUMBER | PERCENT |
| SAT | ||
| ACT | 2349 | 82 |
| TEST SCORES | 25TH PERCENTILE* | 75TH PERCENTILE** |
| SAT Critical Reading | ||
| SAT Math | ||
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
| ACT English | 15 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 23 |
| * 25% of students scored at or below ** 25% of students scored above Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission. | ||
Student Expenses
| UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES | |||
| DETAILED EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| Tuition and fees | |||
| In-State | $5,509 | $5,208 | $4,435 |
| Out-of-State | $11,715 | $11,074 | $9,370 |
| Books and Supplies | $859 | $835 | $816 |
| Living Arrangement | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,575 | $6,525 | $6,700 |
| Other | $3,606 | $3,505 | $3,469 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,575 | $6,525 | $6,700 |
| Other | $3,606 | $3,505 | $3,469 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other | $3,606 | $3,505 | $3,469 |
| TOTAL EXPENSES | 2006-2007 | 2005-2006 | 2004-2005 |
| In-State | |||
| On Campus | $16,549 | $15,733 | $16,236 |
| Off Campus | $16,549 | $17,397 | $16,550 |
| Off Campus with Family | $9,974 | $10,383 | $9,536 |
| Out-Of-State | |||
| On Campus | $22,755 | $21,599 | $21,171 |
| Off Campus | $22,755 | $23,263 | $21,485 |
| Off Campus with Family | $16,180 | $16,249 | $14,471 |
| All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. | |||
Blog
Aug 20 2008
The Ford Motor Co. Fund has made a $250,000 grant to Wayne State University to support the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights.
Danialle Karmanos runs for Wayne State University Board of Governors (Detroit Free Press)
Aug 20 2008
Danialle Karmanos, a video producer, former journalist and, with her husband Compuware CEO Peter Karmanos Jr., a Detroit area philanthropist, announced Wednesday she is a candidate for the Wayne State University Board of Governors.
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