Wayne State University
Detroit, MIPublicRank 741 of 1,732Traditional rank 500 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,337 |
| $30–48k | $12,560 |
| $48–75k | $14,864 |
| $75–110k | $19,189 |
| $110k+ | $21,543 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $14,675 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $14,297 |
| Change | −$378 (-2.6%) |
| Tuition and fees (out-of-state), 2023-24 | $30,419 |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $11,762 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Latest published cost (state report)
| Resident 2025-26 | $13,643 |
| Resident 2026-27 | $14,188 |
| Change | +4.0% |
| Nonresident 2026-27 | — |
Source: Wayne State University Board of Governors, FY2027 tuition and fee rates, bog.wayne.edu. Tuition only; fees extra.
Tuition and fees trend (in-state)
Published tuition and required fees, +9.2% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid, in-state. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 57% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 82% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 51% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 33% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,088 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $2,078 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| Central Michigan University | $10,638 | −$487 |
| University of Michigan-Flint | $11,448 | $1,950 |
| Lake Superior State University | $11,464 | $3,164 |
| Eastern Michigan University | $10,236 | $1,674 |
| Oakland University | $9,641 | $1,115 |
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