College
Wayne State University
Wayne State University is a public four-year college in Detroit, Michigan with 15,587 undergraduates. It admits 81% of applicants. Students who get federal aid pay $11,212 a year on average after grants.
15,587Undergraduates
81%Acceptance rate
$11,212Net price a year
$26,709Full cost a year
$15,862In-state tuition
$33,467Out-of-state tuition
60%Graduation rate
83%Return for year two
$59,525Median earnings 10 years after starting
$19,500Median debt at graduation
51%Students with Pell grants
1,156Average SAT
Living near Wayne State University
| City | Distance | Median rent | Home value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit, MI | 2 mi | $1,074 | $83,900 |
| Dearborn, MI | 6 mi | $1,327 | $218,800 |
| Warren, MI | 9 mi | $1,225 | $193,400 |
| Southfield, MI | 12 mi | $1,340 | $236,200 |
| Livonia, MI | 15 mi | $1,322 | $281,100 |
Other colleges nearby
- Macomb Community College 11 mi
- Oakland Community College 21 mi
- Oakland University 23 mi
- Eastern Michigan University 29 mi
- Schoolcraft Community College District 19 mi
- Wayne County Community College District 2 mi
- University of Michigan-Dearborn 9 mi
- University of Detroit Mercy 5 mi
Airports near Detroit
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport DTW | 18 mi | 16,110,696 |
| Bishop International Airport FNT | 54 mi | 285,088 |
| Toledo Express Airport TOL | 66 mi | 66,614 |
| Capital Region International Airport LAN | 82 mi | 123,608 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release (public domain). Figures are for the main campus. Earnings are for former students who got federal aid, 10 years after they started. Check the college's own net price calculator for your family.