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Wayne State University (WSU)
- 656 West Kirby Street
- Detroit, MI 48202
- OPEID College Code: 00232900
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- General Phone: (313) 577-2424
- President: Irvin D Reid
- Website: www.wayne.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 32,380
- College Alias: WSU
- College Mascot: Warriors
Note: Former Name Was Tartars 
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - WSU Library Profile
- Grants Medical Degree
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Research Universities (Very High Research Activity)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Comprehensive Doctoral with Medical/Veterinary
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Four-Year
- Enrollment Classification Majority Undergraduate
- Size Classification Large Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.admissions.wayne.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2006
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,155 | 4,675 | 7,830 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,718 (86%) | 4,064 (87%) | 6,782 (87%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,263 (46%) | 1,682 (41%) | 2,945 (43%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 2,620 | 81% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 16 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: WSU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 85%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 44% | 40% | 40% | 48% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,329 | $3,159 | $1,611 | $2,731 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.3% | 3.5% | 2.9% |
| Number in Default | 288 | 231 | 111 |
| Number in Repayment | 8,531 | 6,535 | 3,749 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,844 | $6,812 | $6,439 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,595 | $14,570 | $13,771 |
| Books and Supplies | $885 | $859 | $835 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,702 | $6,575 | $6,525 |
| Other Expenses | $3,764 | $3,606 | $3,505 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,702 | $6,575 | $6,525 |
| Other Expenses | $3,764 | $3,606 | $3,505 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,764 | $3,606 | $3,505 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,195 | $17,852 | $17,304 |
| Out of State | $27,946 | $25,610 | $24,636 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,195 | $17,852 | $17,304 |
| Out of State | $27,946 | $25,610 | $24,636 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $12,493 | $11,277 | $10,779 |
| Out of State | $21,244 | $19,035 | $18,111 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Medical School | $28,693 | $56,681 |
| Pharmacy School | $16,853 | $32,921 |
| Law School | $21,338 | $23,315 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 32,380 Undergraduate: 21,145 Graduate: 9,115 Professional: 2,120
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 13,325 Female: 19,055
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 8,769 Female: 12,376
- Graduate Gender Male: 3,520 Female: 5,595
- Professional Gender Male: 1,036 Female: 1,084
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 18,468 Part-Time: 13,912
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 12,645 Part-Time: 8,500
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,910 Part-Time: 5,205
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 1,913 Part-Time: 207
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 2,623 | 8% |
| American Indian | 138 | 0.4% |
| Black | 8,604 | 27% |
| Asian | 2,009 | 6% |
| Hispanic | 758 | 2% |
| White | 16,199 | 50% |
| Unknown | 2,049 | 6% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 661 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 4,833 | 15% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,638 | 14% |
| Ages 22-24 | 7,038 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 6,619 | 20% |
| Ages 30-34 | 3,106 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 2,033 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 2,216 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1,159 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 64 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 13 | 0.04% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 7,069 | 4,935 | 2,134 |
| Faculty Status | 2,860 | 1,827 | 1,033 |
| Tenured Faculty | 855 | 853 | 2 |
| Graduate Assistants | 982 | - | 982 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 2,760 | 1,729 | 1,031 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 478 | 464 | 14 |
| Other Professionals | 1,835 | 1,673 | 162 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,996 | 1,069 | 927 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 517 | 501 | 16 |
| Skilled Crafts | 100 | 100 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 273 | 249 | 24 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $79,471 (796) | $85,814 (483) | $69,684 (313) |
| Professor | $104,998 (240) | $105,469 (194) | $103,012 (46) |
| Associate Professor | $79,486 (219) | $81,811 (135) | $75,748 (84) |
| Assistant Professor | $67,307 (206) | $69,194 (111) | $65,101 (95) |
| Instructor | $61,894 (26) | $90,755 (3) | $58,130 (23) |
| Lecturer | $49,314 (105) | $49,744 (40) | $49,048 (65) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $99,951 (182) | $107,649 (107) | $88,969 (75) |
| Professor | $132,251 (57) | $135,734 (45) | $119,189 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $104,337 (42) | $105,278 (28) | $102,453 (14) |
| Assistant Professor | $79,218 (59) | $76,500 (23) | $80,955 (36) |
| Instructor | $77,663 (4) | $73,325 (1) | $79,109 (3) |
| Lecturer | $64,304 (20) | $62,977 (10) | $65,630 (10) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $79,901 (978) | $86,224 (590) | $70,285 (388) |
| Professor | $105,614 (297) | $106,521 (239) | $101,876 (58) |
| Associate Professor | $80,432 (261) | $82,555 (163) | $76,902 (98) |
| Assistant Professor | $66,752 (265) | $68,061 (134) | $65,414 (131) |
| Instructor | $62,114 (30) | $83,065 (4) | $58,891 (26) |
| Lecturer | $49,841 (125) | $50,101 (50) | $49,668 (75) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,427,966 | $1,480,168 | $947,798 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 61% | 39% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 374 | 250 | 124 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 374 | 250 | 124 |
| Baseball | 32 | 32 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| Fencing | 25 | 11 | 14 |
| Football | 99 | 99 | - |
| Golf | 14 | 14 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 51 | 30 | 21 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 53 | 28 | 25 |
| Tennis | 17 | 8 | 9 |
| Cross Country | 25 | 14 | 11 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $50,985 | $41,285 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $20,694 | $13,278 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 47 | 28 | 19 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Fencing | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 8 | 8 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 7 | 7 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 69%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 37%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 32% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 29% |
| Female | 35% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 46% |
| American Indian | 33% |
| Black | 10% |
| Asian | 52% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| White | 41% |
| Unknown | 37% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 13% |
| 5 Years | 25% |
| 6 Years | 32% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 2 | 3 |
| Drug Related | 3 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | 7 | 30 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Drug Related | 3 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 7 | 29 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 3 | 8 |
| Robbery | 11 | 16 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 8 |
| Burglary | 28 | 87 |
| Vehicle Theft | 42 | 25 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 5 |
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 17 | 27 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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