Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.
17,263 applied, 14,430 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).
What does Wayne State University cost?
$11,212 a year in-state
Out of state: about $28,817 a year
What in-state students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The in-state sticker price, with housing and food, is $26,709.
Tap your family income:
Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000
$9,694
$30,000–$48,000
$9,087
$48,000–$75,000
$9,680
$75,000–$110,000
$12,492
over $110,000
$18,584
Sticker, in-state
$26,709
In-state, with aid
$11,212
At your income
Out-of-state tuition is $33,467 a year, against $15,862 in state. The out-of-state figure adds that $17,605 to the in-state average. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
We haven't checked Wayne State University's fall 2027 application deadlines yet. Last year, regular decision was due Aug 1. Confirm this year's dates on its admissions site. Go to the college's site
Does Wayne State University need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet
Not sure yet
We haven't checked Wayne State University's fall 2027 rule yet. Wayne State University didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.
84% for fall 2025: 14,430 of 17,263 applicants were admitted (Common Data Set).
What SAT score do you need for Wayne State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1060 to 1290 (Common Data Set, fall 2025). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Wayne State University cost for a family earning $60,000?
In-state families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $9,680 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $26,709.
How much does Wayne State University cost for out-of-state students?
Out-of-state tuition at Wayne State University is $33,467 a year, against $15,862 for in-state students in 2025-26. In-state students who got federal aid paid $11,212 on average after grants in 2024-25. Adding the $17,605 tuition gap gives about $28,817 a year from out of state. Out-of-state students usually get less aid, so many pay more.
What is Wayne State University's graduation rate?
57% of students finish within six years and 33% within four (IPEDS).
