WAYNE STATE COLLEGE (WSC)
- 1111 Main St
- Wayne, NE 68787
- OPEID College Code: 00256600
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- General Phone: (402) 375-7000
- President: Dr. Richard Collings
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Distant Town
- Student Enrollment: 3,631
- College Alias: WSC
- College Mascot: Wildcats
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Wayne State College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- 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 Army
- Website
- www.wsc.edu

- Mission Statement
- Wayne State College is a comprehensive institution of higher education dedicated to freedom of inquiry, excellence in teaching and learning, and regional service and development. Offering affordable undergraduate and graduate programs, the College prepares students for careers, advanced study, and civic involvement. The College is committed to faculty-staff-student interaction, public service, and diversity within a friendly and collegial campus community.
Accreditation
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Medium Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
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Other Campus Locations
- Chadron State College
Chadron, NE 69337
308 Miles Away - Nebraska College of Technical Agriculture
Curtis, NE 69025
212 Miles Away
- University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE 68588
100 Miles Away - University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK)
Kearney, NE 68849
151 Miles Away
- University of Nebraska at Omaha
Omaha, NE 68182
86 Miles Away - University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC)
Omaha, NE 68198
87 Miles Away
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.wsc.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $30.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $30.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
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: WSC Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 94%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 72% | 37% | 54% | 31% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,989 | $3,555 | $1,778 | $2,172 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.0% | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| Number in Default | 39 | 40 | 41 |
| Number in Repayment | 769 | 972 | 1,161 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $4,805 | $4,571 | $4,322 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,805 | $4,571 | $4,322 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $8,480 | $8,066 | $7,622 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,280 | $5,032 | $4,780 |
| Other Expenses | $2,265 | $2,097 | $2,098 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $13,350 | $12,700 | $12,100 |
| In-State | $13,350 | $12,700 | $12,100 |
| Out of State | $17,025 | $16,195 | $15,400 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $5,805 | $5,571 | $5,222 |
| In-State | $5,805 | $5,571 | $5,222 |
| Out of State | $9,480 | $9,066 | $8,522 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $5,805 | $5,571 | $5,222 |
| In-State | $5,805 | $5,571 | $5,222 |
| Out of State | $9,480 | $9,066 | $8,522 |
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: 3,631 Undergraduate: 2,939 Graduate: 692
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,563 Female: 2,068
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,342 Female: 1,597
- Graduate Gender Male: 221 Female: 471
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,780 Part-Time: 851
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,696 Part-Time: 243
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 84 Part-Time: 608
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 27 | 0.7% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 290 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 17 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,023 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 988 | 27% |
| Ages 22-24 | 632 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 333 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 189 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 123 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 189 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 127 | 3% |
| Age Over 65 | 3 | 0.08% |
| Age Unknown | 7 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 472 | 363 | 109 |
| Faculty Status | 222 | 132 | 90 |
| Tenured Faculty | 88 | 85 | 3 |
| Graduate Assistants | 29 | - | 29 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 214 | 124 | 90 |
| Primarily Instruction | 214 | 124 | 90 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 52 | 52 | - |
| Other Professionals | 84 | 68 | 16 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 122 | 119 | 3 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 58 | 56 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 18 | 18 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 46 | 45 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,795 (123) | $59,941 (64) | $53,381 (59) |
| Professor | $68,273 (57) | $68,079 (34) | $68,558 (23) |
| Associate Professor | $57,397 (22) | $58,964 (14) | $54,654 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,917 (23) | $46,060 (11) | $43,869 (12) |
| Instructor | $38,019 (21) | $37,878 (5) | $38,063 (16) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,795 (123) | $59,941 (64) | $53,381 (59) |
| Professor | $68,273 (57) | $68,079 (34) | $68,558 (23) |
| Associate Professor | $57,397 (22) | $58,964 (14) | $54,654 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,917 (23) | $46,060 (11) | $43,869 (12) |
| Instructor | $38,019 (21) | $37,878 (5) | $38,063 (16) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $642,080 | $397,577 | $244,503 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 62% | 38% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 363 | 249 | 114 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 292 | 208 | 84 |
| Baseball | 44 | 44 | - |
| Basketball | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| All Track Combined | 123 | 76 | 47 |
| Football | 106 | 106 | - |
| Golf | 17 | 10 | 7 |
| Soccer | 19 | - | 19 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $51,670 | $47,759 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $21,081 | $30,988 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| All Track Combined | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Football | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 29%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 50% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 48% |
| Female | 52% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 75% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 41% |
| Hispanic | 29% |
| White | 52% |
| Unknown | 30% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 27% |
| 5 Years | 46% |
| 6 Years | 50% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 4 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | 1 | - |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 5 | 5 |
| Liquor Related | 5 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 12 | 17 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 1 |
| Burglary | 12 | 17 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009