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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
- Website: www.wsc.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 3,527
- College Alias: WSC
- College Mascot: Wildcats
Basic Information
- 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
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - WSC Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Fees N/A
- 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
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 92%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 70% | 35% | 66% | 29% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,360 | $3,094 | $2,018 | $1,502 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.5% | 3.5% | 2.3% |
| Number in Default | 41 | 32 | 18 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,161 | 913 | 781 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $4,322 | $4,013 | $3,803 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $7,622 | $7,088 | $6,735 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $4,780 | $4,400 | $4,380 |
| Other Expenses | $2,098 | $2,237 | $1,967 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $12,100 | $11,550 | $11,050 |
| Out of State | $15,400 | $14,625 | $13,982 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $5,222 | $4,913 | $4,703 |
| Out of State | $8,522 | $7,988 | $7,635 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,222 | $4,913 | $4,703 |
| Out of State | $8,522 | $7,988 | $7,635 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 3,527 Undergraduate: 2,802 Graduate: 725
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,483 Female: 2,044
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,282 Female: 1,520
- Graduate Gender Male: 201 Female: 524
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,650 Part-Time: 877
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,580 Part-Time: 222
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 70 Part-Time: 655
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 24 | 0.7% |
| American Indian | 40 | 1% |
| Black | 100 | 3% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 2% |
| White | 3,089 | 88% |
| Unknown | 193 | 5% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 6 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,006 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 933 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 612 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 290 | 8% |
| Ages 30-34 | 162 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 147 | 4% |
| Ages 40-49 | 243 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 126 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.06% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 447 | 367 | 80 |
| Faculty Status | 214 | 141 | 73 |
| Tenured Faculty | 97 | 92 | 5 |
| Graduate Assistants | 29 | - | 29 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 204 | 132 | 72 |
| Primarily Instruction | 204 | 132 | 72 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 58 | 57 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 66 | 61 | 5 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 119 | 117 | 2 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 59 | 57 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 16 | 16 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 44 | 44 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,362 (132) | $57,419 (72) | $52,894 (60) |
| Professor | $67,086 (59) | $66,479 (36) | $68,036 (23) |
| Associate Professor | $55,223 (28) | $56,483 (16) | $53,544 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,266 (22) | $44,677 (12) | $43,773 (10) |
| Instructor | $36,075 (22) | $37,637 (8) | $35,182 (14) |
| Lecturer | $35,986 (1) | - (-) | $35,986 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $55,362 (132) | $57,419 (72) | $52,894 (60) |
| Professor | $67,086 (59) | $66,479 (36) | $68,036 (23) |
| Associate Professor | $55,223 (28) | $56,483 (16) | $53,544 (12) |
| Assistant Professor | $44,266 (22) | $44,677 (12) | $43,773 (10) |
| Instructor | $36,075 (22) | $37,637 (8) | $35,182 (14) |
| Lecturer | $35,986 (1) | - (-) | $35,986 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $603,560 | $370,293 | $233,267 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 61% | 39% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 360 | 228 | 132 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 307 | 201 | 106 |
| Baseball | 41 | 41 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 130 | 72 | 58 |
| Football | 89 | 89 | - |
| Golf | 19 | 12 | 7 |
| Soccer | 22 | - | 22 |
| Softball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $41,392 | $44,197 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $25,869 | $29,175 |
| 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 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (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: 75%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 20%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 46% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 43% |
| Female | 48% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 20% |
| American Indian | 40% |
| Black | 18% |
| Asian | 33% |
| Hispanic | 54% |
| White | 48% |
| Unknown | 18% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 24% |
| 5 Years | 41% |
| 6 Years | 46% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 5 | 4 |
| Liquor Related | - | 7 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 5 | 4 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 17 | 8 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 17 | 7 |
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