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Wayne State University

Detroit, MI · Public · 15,587 students

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$53k
Median earnings 10 years
after starting college
81%Acceptance Rate
58%Graduation Rate
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Academic Performance

Graduation Rate (150% time)58.4%
Students who graduate within 6 years
Graduation Rate (4 years)36.0%
Students who graduate on time
First-Year Retention Rate82.7%
Students who return for sophomore year
First-Generation Students37.6%
Share of first-gen college students

Test Scores

1156
Average SAT Score
Combined Math + Reading/Writing (out of 1600)
800 (min)1600 (max)
25
ACT Midpoint Score
Middle 50% of admitted students (out of 36)

Programs & Majors

Percentage of graduates in each field of study, based on IPEDS data.

Business & Marketing22.5%
Health Sciences13.6%
Psychology9.6%
Engineering6.9%
Biological Sciences5.5%
Computer Science4.8%
Education4.3%
Social Sciences4.3%
Communications3.0%
Mathematics0.7%
History0.5%
Humanities0.1%

Faculty & Resources

$12k
Average Faculty Salary/Year
$15k
Instructional Spend per Student
$602M
Total Endowment

Wayne State University — Academics

Wayne State University has a graduation rate of 58.4%, reflecting the academic experience at this institution.

The first-year retention rate is 82.7%, meaning most students continue their studies after the first year.

The average SAT score for enrolled students is 1156, and the ACT midpoint is 25. These scores reflect the academic profile of the typical incoming student.

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