Wayne State University admitted 84% of applicants for fall 2025 (14,430 of 17,263, Common Data Set 2025-26). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1060–1290.
The numbers
Applied
17,263
fall 2025
ACT, middle 50%
23–28
enrolled first-years
Average GPA
3.42
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
22%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$25
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Can I get into Wayne State University?
84% of applicants get in
Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1060–1290 on the SAT.
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).
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.
How hard your classes were, essay, recommendations, activities, character, volunteering, work experience.
As Wayne State University rates each factor in its Common Data Set, fall 2025.
Questions people ask
What is Wayne State University's acceptance rate?
Wayne State University admitted 84% of applicants for fall 2025 (14,430 of 17,263, Common Data Set 2025-26).
What SAT score do you need for Wayne State University?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1060–1290. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (Common Data Set, fall 2025).
Where these numbers come from
Admit rate and applicants: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
GPA, early rounds and wait list: Common Data Set, fall 2025 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
Cost, pay and debt: College Scorecard, 2024-25 (checked Oct 31, 2026)
