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Wayne State College

Wayne State College is a public college in a distant town with 3,934 students.

Wayne, Nebraska · Public · Town, distant · 3,934 students

NCAA Division II · Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Average net price

$15,360

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

52%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

73%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$47,075

10 years after entry

Students

3,934

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanEntry termDeadline
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		FallJune 1, 2027
Rolling admissionAugust 25, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: wsc.edu · checked September 26, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$12,844
$30,001–48,000$11,698
$48,001–75,000$13,851
$75,001–110,000$16,841
Over $110,000$18,905

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management136
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies71
Elementary Education and Teaching68
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other40
Biology/Biological Sciences34
Counseling Psychology31
Chemistry22
Information Science/Studies21
Show the other 38 majors
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching18
Psychology17
Physical Fitness Technician16
Social Science Teacher Education14
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management14
Computer and Information Sciences13
Mass Communication/Media Studies13
English/Language Arts Teacher Education12
Graphic Design11
Child Care Provider/Assistant9
Speech Communication and Rhetoric9
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other8
Early Childhood Education and Teaching7
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching6
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education6
Music Teacher Education6
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other6
Art Teacher Education5
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education5
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts5
Music5
Health and Wellness5
Fine/Studio Arts4
English Language and Literature4
Mathematics Teacher Education4
Special Education and Teaching4
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education3
Computer Support Specialist2
Applied Engineering Technologies/Technicians2
Mathematics2
Geography2
Sociology2
History2
Political Science and Government1
Social Sciences1
Biology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician1
Spanish Language and Literature1
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

Faith groups

Cru, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi

Also

Honors college, Esports, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Town, distant

Federal locale classification

More about the place

Nearest airport

Sioux Gateway/Brig General Bud Day Field (SUX)

Nearest hub airport

Eppley Airfield (OMA)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 9.5 of 20

Elevation

1,513 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

11°F

July high

85°F

Annual snowfall

32.2 in

Days at 90°F or higher

21 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$780 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, town campus, NCAA Division II, similar size