Wayne State University
Detroit, MI. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Detroit, MI · Large city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 15,587 |
| Acceptance rate | 81% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1040–1260 · 53% submit |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 21–28 |
| Testing policy | Required |
| Graduation rate | 57% |
| First-year retention | 84% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 14:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $27,350 in-state · $44,197 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $25 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Regular Decision: Rolling
Most popular majors: Business, Health professions & nursing, Psychology, Engineering, Education.
Wayne State University campus map
On campus
Physics and Astronomy Building, University Tower, Arthur Neef Law Library, Reuther Library, David Adamany Undergraduate Library, Science and Engineering Library.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Midtown Shangri-La, Dirty Shake, Jet's Pizza, Unique Coney Island Express, Juice Joint, Taco Veloz
- Coffee: Sous Terre, Hannan Cafe, Awake Cafe, Biggby Coffee, The Roost
- Nightlife: Common Pub, Jolly Old Timers, Third Street Saloon, Wet Picnic, Woodbridge Pub
- Shops: Detroit Artists Market, City Bird, Source Booksellers, Bleu Bowtique, Roby's Shoes
- Museums and culture: America A Thanksgiving Parade, The Motor City Art Center, Michigan Science Center, International Institute of Metropolitan Detroit, Charles H. Wright Museum of African-American History, Woodbridge Community Youth Center
- Groceries: CVS Pharmacy, Food Pride Super Market
- Parks: Multipurpose Indoor Facility, CCS Sculpture Garden, Art Center Community Garden, CCS Business Green, Peck Park, El Moore Gardens
Nearest train: Detroit.
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