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: Jay Noren
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 31,786
- College Alias: WSU
- College Mascot: Warriors
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Wayne State University (WSU) is located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan on a 200-acre campus. Wayne State offers more than 350 different degree programs and majors at the undergraduate and graduate levels. In addition to its main campus, Wayne State has a School of Medicine campus, which includes the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy, and the Matthei Athletic Complex.
A national research university, Wayne State has a strong Division of Research with a dedicated research faculty and excellent resources for students including leadership, information, guidance and support. Its long history of innovation to solve real-world problems has helped to earn WSU its status as a top research center and one of only two public universities to receive both the Carnegie "Very High Research" award and the "Community Engagement" honor.
History
The Medical College of Wayne State University was founded in 1868. In 1917, a junior college and four other schools were established at the university on its extensive urban campus. The colleges were organized into a university in the 1930s, and support from the state was initiated in the 1950s.
Academics
Wayne State University (WSU) has a fall, winter, spring and summer term.
WSU has 13 colleges and schools offering roughly 400 academic programs that include 126 bachelor's degree programs, 139 master's degree programs, 60 doctoral degree programs and 30 professional and certificate programs.
Colleges and Schools
- School of Business Administration
- College of Education
- College of Engineering
- School of Fine, Performing and Communication Arts
- Graduate School
- Irvin D. Reid Honors College
- Law School
- College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
- School of Library and Information Science
- School of Medicine
- College of Nursing
- Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
- School of Social Work
Student Life
There are many things to do on campus at Wayne State, including scaling a 30-foot climbing wall or volunteering with one of the many student organizations. There are theatrical performances offered year-round, among many other activities for entertainment and recreation. For a list of events and activities, students can visit the Dean of Students Office.
Other student services include the Academic Success Center, "OneCard" student ID card (which is also a discount card for purchases), the University Advising Center, and more.
Athletics
The Wayne State "Warriors" have 16 varsity teams competing in intercollegiate sports.
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Fencing
- Football
- Golf
- Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Fencing
- Ice Hockey
- Softball
- Swimming & Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
Community Life
Wayne State University's location in metro Detroit offers easy access to a wealth of culture, arts and entertainment. There are nearby art shows, music festivals, and theatre performances and sports events.
- 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
- Website
- wayne.edu
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.admissions.wayne.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate 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 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,728 | 6,015 | 9,743 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,874 (77%) | 4,816 (80%) | 7,690 (79%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,159 (40%) | 1,758 (37%) | 2,917 (38%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 2,715 | 93% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 16 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 23 |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: WSU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 83%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 54% | 47% | 39% | 68% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,921 | $4,396 | $1,337 | $3,442 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 6.7% | 5.8% | 3.3% |
| Number in Default | 393 | 380 | 288 |
| Number in Repayment | 5,838 | 6,452 | 8,531 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
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| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $8,643 | $8,109 | $7,649 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $8,643 | $8,109 | $8,255 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $18,412 | $18,888 | $17,825 |
| Books and Supplies | $972 | $950 | $885 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,659 | $6,932 | $6,702 |
| Other Expenses | $1,841 | $1,800 | $2,015 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,674 | $6,932 | $6,702 |
| Other Expenses | $3,410 | $3,330 | $3,764 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,410 | $3,330 | $3,764 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $19,115 | $17,791 | $17,251 |
| In-State | $19,115 | $17,791 | $17,857 |
| Out of State | $28,884 | $28,570 | $27,427 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $19,699 | $19,321 | $19,000 |
| In-State | $19,699 | $19,321 | $19,606 |
| Out of State | $29,468 | $30,100 | $29,176 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $13,025 | $12,389 | $12,298 |
| In-State | $13,025 | $12,389 | $12,904 |
| Out of State | $22,794 | $23,168 | $22,474 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 31,786 Undergraduate: 20,765 Graduate: 11,021
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 13,052 Female: 18,734
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 8,645 Female: 12,120
- Graduate Gender Male: 4,407 Female: 6,614
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 19,070 Part-Time: 12,716
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 13,202 Part-Time: 7,563
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 5,868 Part-Time: 5,153
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1,815 | 6% |
| American Indian | 156 | 0.5% |
| Black | 8,420 | 26% |
| Asian | 2,202 | 7% |
| Hispanic | 795 | 3% |
| White | 15,882 | 50% |
| Unknown | 2,516 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 533 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 5,135 | 16% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,527 | 14% |
| Ages 22-24 | 6,874 | 22% |
| Ages 25-29 | 6,253 | 20% |
| Ages 30-34 | 2,997 | 9% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,927 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 2,234 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1,206 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 82 | 0.3% |
| Age Unknown | 18 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 7,143 | 5,155 | 1,988 |
| Faculty Status | 3,261 | 2,208 | 1,053 |
| Tenured Faculty | 865 | 864 | 1 |
| Graduate Assistants | 981 | - | 981 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 2,862 | 1,810 | 1,052 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 245 | 240 | 5 |
| Other Professionals | 2,811 | 2,106 | 705 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 1,225 | 999 | 226 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 712 | 524 | 188 |
| Skilled Crafts | 126 | 111 | 15 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 314 | 292 | 22 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $83,693 (820) | $90,152 (499) | $73,651 (321) |
| Professor | $110,950 (238) | $112,212 (191) | $105,819 (47) |
| Associate Professor | $84,474 (237) | $87,316 (142) | $80,226 (95) |
| Assistant Professor | $70,296 (213) | $72,129 (114) | $68,185 (99) |
| Instructor | $62,975 (21) | $70,933 (5) | $60,489 (16) |
| Lecturer | $53,209 (111) | $54,833 (47) | $52,016 (64) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $100,876 (235) | $111,841 (115) | $90,368 (120) |
| Professor | $137,173 (63) | $139,929 (50) | $126,574 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $108,596 (45) | $105,978 (28) | $112,909 (17) |
| Assistant Professor | $84,365 (87) | $83,302 (26) | $84,818 (61) |
| Instructor | $81,189 (12) | - (-) | $81,189 (12) |
| Lecturer | $66,540 (28) | $66,548 (11) | $66,535 (17) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $83,435 (1,055) | $90,406 (614) | $73,730 (441) |
| Professor | $111,219 (301) | $112,685 (241) | $105,330 (60) |
| Associate Professor | $85,173 (282) | $87,217 (170) | $82,071 (112) |
| Assistant Professor | $69,928 (300) | $71,392 (140) | $68,647 (160) |
| Instructor | $64,231 (33) | $70,933 (5) | $63,034 (28) |
| Lecturer | $53,457 (139) | $54,761 (58) | $52,524 (81) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,597,029 | $1,450,916 | $1,146,113 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 56% | 44% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 367 | 239 | 128 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 367 | 239 | 128 |
| Baseball | 39 | 39 | - |
| Basketball | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| Fencing | 29 | 16 | 13 |
| Football | 95 | 95 | - |
| Golf | 15 | 15 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 21 | - | 21 |
| Softball | 17 | - | 17 |
| Swimming and Diving | 63 | 34 | 29 |
| Tennis | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 26 | 16 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $56,040 | $46,170 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $21,726 | $17,957 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 70 | 40 | 30 |
| Baseball | 5 | 5 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 4 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 5 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Fencing | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Tennis | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 76%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 38%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 32% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 32% |
| Female | 32% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 57% |
| American Indian | 25% |
| Black | 9% |
| Asian | 46% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| White | 45% |
| Unknown | 40% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 10% |
| 5 Years | 23% |
| 6 Years | 32% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 7 | 7 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 6 | 2 |
| Drug Related | 5 | 3 |
| Liquor Related | 10 | 7 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 23 | 17 |
| Arson | 1 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 3 |
| Robbery | 30 | 11 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 3 |
| Burglary | 45 | 28 |
| Vehicle Theft | 69 | 42 |
| Arson | 1 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
