Wayne State University Detroit Michigan

Contact Information

Address:
5057 Woodward Avenue, Detroit, MI
Phone Number:
(313) 577-2424

Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses

Estimated expenses for academic year
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
Tuition and fees
 
 
 
 
 
In-state
$6,812
$8,255
$8,109
$8,643
6.6%
Out-of-state
$14,570
$17,825
$18,888
$18,412
-2.5%
Books and supplies
$859
$885
$950
$972
2.3%
Living arrangement
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$6,575
$6,702
$6,932
$7,659
10.5%
Other
$1,995
$2,015
$1,800
$1,841
2.3%
Off Campus
 
 
 
 
 
Room and board
$6,575
$6,702
$6,932
$6,674
-3.7%
Other
$3,606
$3,764
$3,330
$3,410
2.4%
Off Campus with Family
 
 
 
 
 
Other
$3,606
$3,764
$3,330
$3,410
2.4%
Total Expenses
2006-2007
2007-2008
2008-2009
2009-2010
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010
In-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$16,241
$17,857
$17,791
$19,115
7.4%
Off Campus
$17,852
$19,606
$19,321
$19,699
2.0%
Off Campus with Family
$11,277
$12,904
$12,389
$13,025
5.1%
Out-of-state
 
 
 
 
 
On Campus
$23,999
$27,427
$28,570
$28,884
1.1%
Off Campus
$25,610
$29,176
$30,100
$29,468
-2.1%
Off Campus with Family
$19,035
$22,474
$23,168
$22,794
-1.6%

Admissions

Undergraduate application fee (2009-2010):
$30
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 
Total
Male
Female
Number of applicants
9,743
3,728
6,015
Percent admitted
79%
77%
80%
Percent admitted who enrolled
38%
40%
37%
Admissions Considerations
Required
Recommended
Secondary school GPA
X
 
Secondary school record
X
 
Completion of college-preparatory program
 
X
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)
X
 
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)
X
 
Test Scores: Fall 2008 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scores
Number
Percent
ACT
2,715
93%
Test Scores
25th Percentile*
75th Percentile**
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
ACT Composite
17
23
ACT English
16
23
ACT Math
16
23

Accreditation

Institutional Accreditation
Agency
Periods of Accreditation
Status
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
1/1/1915 –
Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / Program
Periods of Accreditation
Status
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Pharmacy (PHAR) – Professional degree programs
12/5/1939 –
Accredited
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
Law (LAW) – Professional schools
1/1/1937 –
Accredited
American Board of Funeral Service Education, Committee on Accreditation
Funeral Service Education (FUSER) – Institutions and programs awarding diplomas, associate degrees and bachelor’s degrees
4/21/1983 –
Accredited
American College of Nurse-Midwives, Division of Accreditation
Nurse Midwifery (MIDWF) – Basic certificate and graduate nurse-midwifery education programs for registered nurses
3/17/2004 –
Pre-Accredited
American Dietetic Association, Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education
Dietetics (DIET) – Coordinated Program in Dietetics
1/1/1980 –
Accredited
American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
Occupational Therapy (OT) – Professional Programs
1/1/1948 –
Accredited
American Physical Therapy Association, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
Physical Therapy (PTA) – Professional programs for the physical therapist
3/1/1967 –
Accredited
American Psychological Association, Committee on Accreditation
Professional Psychology (IPSY) – Predoctoral internship programs
2/1/1958 –
Accredited
Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) – PhD Doctoral programs
8/1/1960 –
Accredited
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
Audiology (AUD) – Graduate degree programs
10/14/1969 – 3/1/2002
Resigned
Speech-Language Pathology (SP) – Graduate degree programs
10/14/1969 –
Accredited
Clinical doctoral program in Audiology
3/1/2002 –
Accredited
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
10/3/2003 –
Accredited
Nursing (CNURED) – Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
10/3/2003 –
Accredited
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs
Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) – Institutions and programs at the certificate, master’s, or doctoral degree level
4/1/1964 –
Accredited
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
Radiologic Technology (RAD) – Programs for radiographers
1/1/1952 –
Accredited
Radiologic Technology (RADTT) – Programs for radiation therapists
1/1/1976 –
Accredited
Liaison Committee on Medical Education
Medicine (MED) – Programs leading to the M.D. degree
7/1/1942 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Dance, Commission on Accreditation
Dance (DANCE) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and non-degree-granting programs
9/1/2002 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Music (MUS) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1972 –
Accredited
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation
Theatre (THEA) – Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
9/1/1989 –
Accredited