WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY
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Wayne State University
School Overview
The school's main campus is located in a large city (in Detroit, MI). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.
Contacting the School
656 W Kirby
Detroit, MI 48202
Main Phone: (313) 577-2424
Web Site: www.wayne.edu
Student Body Size and Diversity
In Fall 2002, the school had 22,068 (full-time equivalent) students. 83.2% of students attend full-time, while 16.8% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 928 male students and 1,279 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 42% of the student body, while females made up 58%.
Minority enrollment included African-American (25)%, Hispanic (2)%, and Asian (10)%.
School Selectivity
In the class starting in 2002,
70.1% of applicants were admitted.
Degree Levels
- Bachelor's Degree
- Certificate, Post-Bachelor's
- Master's Degree
- Certificate, Post-Master's
- Doctor's Degree
- First-Professional Degree
- First-Professional Degree Certificate
Degree Programs
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Architecture
Area Cultural And Ethnic StudiesBusiness And ManagementCommunicationsComputerEducationEngineeringEngineering Technology And TechniciansEnglish Language And LiteratureHealth CareHistory And Social SciencesHome EconomicsHome Services VocationalInterdisciplinary StudiesLaw School And LegalLeisure Recreation And FitnessLibrary ScienceLife SciencesLiterature And LanguageMathematicsPerforming And Visual ArtsPersonal ServicesPhilosophy And ReligionPhysical SciencesProtective ServicesPsychologyPublic Administration And Public ServiceSchool Accreditation
Wayne State University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.
Wayne State University is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE).
Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid
Wayne State University belongs to the following athletic conferences:
- Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).
The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.
Special Student Services
Academic Services
- Remedial assistance
- Accelerated programs
- AP credits
- Weekend college
- Distance learning options
- Study abroad
Financial Flexibility
- ROTC
- Student employment services
- Work-study (Co-op)
- Career counseling
- Placement services for graduates
- On-campus day Care
Cost of Attending
| In-State, Living On Campus: | $ 14,482 |
| In-State, Living With Family: | $ 7,851 |
| Out of State, Living On Campus: | $ 18,864 |
Admission Requirements
The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:
Required:- High-school GPA is required.
- Secondary school record is required.
- Standardized test scores are required.
- The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
Recommended (but not required):
- A college preparatory program is recommended.
Neither Required Nor Recommended:- Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
- Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
- A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.
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