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Wayne State University: Acceptance Rate and SAT Scores

Wayne State University admits about 81.2% of applicants. The reported SAT middle-50% range is 1060–1270 (sum of the section 25th/75th percentiles reported to College Scorecard). That SAT range concords to roughly a 21–27 ACT Composite under the official 2018 College Board/ACT concordance table.

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Acceptance rate 81.2%
SAT range 1060-1270
Net price $11,212
Graduation rate 59.7%

Wayne State University At a Glance

LocationDetroit, Michigan
TypePublic
Undergraduate Enrollment15,587
Acceptance Rate81.2%
SAT Range (Reading & Writing)540-640
SAT Range (Math)520-630
SAT Range (Combined, approx.)1060-1270
Average SAT (Combined)1156
ACT Range23-29
Average Net Price$11,212/yr
Tuition (In-State)$15,862/yr
Tuition (Out-of-State)$33,467/yr
4-Year Graduation Rate59.7%
Full-Time Retention Rate82.7%
Median Earnings, 10 Years After Entry$59,525
Median Debt at Completion$19,500

How Wayne State University Compares

Wayne State University is more selective than about 45% of the 254 schools in this list with a published acceptance rate.

With about 15,587 students, it is larger than about 49% of the 265 schools in this list.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wayne State University's acceptance rate?

Wayne State University's acceptance rate is about 81.2%, based on the most recent data reported to the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

What SAT score do you need for Wayne State University?

Admitted students at Wayne State University typically report a combined SAT score between 1060 and 1270 (the reported 25th to 75th percentile range).

Does Wayne State University require the SAT?

Test-optional and test-required policies change from year to year and are not part of the College Scorecard data used on this page. Check Wayne State University's own admissions site for its current testing policy, linked below.

What is the average cost of Wayne State University?

The average net price reported for Wayne State University is $11,212 per year, after grant and scholarship aid.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Figures reflect the most recent data available via the College Scorecard API — see also Wayne State University's official site.