What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Wayne State University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 3 | 3 NSI PSY 1020 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 QE STA 2210 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 N/A CSC 1100 & 1101 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 4 SI ECO 2020 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 4 SI ECO 2010 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 NSI ESG 1500 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 4 GL, SI GPH 1100 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | 3 N/A CSC 1000 elective |
Show all 20 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 3 | 3 NSI PSY 1020 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 QE STA 2210 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 4 N/A CSC 1100 & 1101 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 4 SI ECO 2020 | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 4 SI ECO 2010 | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 3 NSI ESG 1500 | |
| Human Geography | 3 | 4 GL, SI GPH 1100 | |
| Computer Science Principles | 4 | 3 N/A CSC 1000 elective | |
| Art History | 3 | 4 CI AH 1000 | |
| ART STUDIO: 2-D DESIGN | 3 | 3 N/A ACO 1200 | |
| ART STUDIO: 3-D DESIGN | 3 | 3 N/A ACO 1230 | |
| ART STUDIO: DRAWING | 3 | 3 N/A ADR 1050 | |
| African American Studies | 3 | 3 DEI, SI AFS 1010 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 4 N/A PS 2710 | |
| Cybersecurity | 3 | 3 N/A CSC 1000 elective | |
| French Literature | 5 | 8 N/A FRE 3300 | |
| PHYSICS 1 | 3 | 4 NSIL PHY 2130/2131 | |
| PHYSICS 2 | 3 | 4 N/A PHY 2140/2141 | |
| Research | 3 | 3 N/A GEN 1000 elective | |
| Seminar | 3 | 3 N/A GEN 1000 elective |
Source: wayne.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 366 |
| Public Health | 204 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 192 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 181 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 166 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 159 |
| Finance | 152 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 144 |
Show the other 77 majors
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 123 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 122 |
| Social Work | 113 |
| Accounting | 109 |
| Management Information Systems | 94 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 93 |
| Neuroscience | 88 |
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management | 84 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 81 |
| Political Science and Government | 74 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 71 |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | 64 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 58 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 57 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 53 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 43 |
| Funeral Direction/Service | 38 |
| Civil Engineering | 38 |
| Sociology | 37 |
| Communication Sciences and Disorders | 37 |
| Art/Art Studies | 36 |
| English Language and Literature | 35 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 33 |
| Journalism | 31 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 30 |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 29 |
| Music | 27 |
| Information Science/Studies | 25 |
| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 25 |
| Chemistry, Other | 24 |
| Anthropology | 24 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 24 |
| Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist | 24 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 24 |
| Environmental Science | 24 |
| Chemical Engineering | 22 |
| Public Relations/Image Management | 22 |
| Radio and Television | 20 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 20 |
| Chemistry | 19 |
| History | 19 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 17 |
| Economics | 16 |
| Dance | 16 |
| Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | 15 |
| Industrial Engineering | 13 |
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician | 13 |
| Mathematics | 13 |
| Urban Studies/Affairs | 12 |
| Philosophy | 12 |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 10 |
| Labor and Industrial Relations | 10 |
| Physics | 10 |
| African-American/Black Studies | 9 |
| Public Administration | 8 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 8 |
| Mathematical Statistics and Probability | 8 |
| Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician | 8 |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 7 |
| Physical Sciences, Other | 7 |
| Financial Mathematics | 7 |
| East Asian Studies | 6 |
| Behavioral Aspects of Health | 6 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 5 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 5 |
| Welding Engineering Technology/Technician | 5 |
| Health Teacher Education | 4 |
| Linguistics | 4 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 3 |
| German Language and Literature | 3 |
| Astronomy | 3 |
| Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other | 2 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 |
| Legal Studies | 2 |
| Educational/Instructional Technology | 1 |
| Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician | 1 |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Ranked programs
Where Wayne State University ranks in the top 25 on our top-programs lists, best rank first. How we rank programs
- #19 for International businessof 50 colleges
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Fencing, Football, Golf, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Basketball, Fencing, Golf, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force
Faith groups
Cru, Hillel, InterVarsity, Newman Connection, Ratio Christi
Also
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
City, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI
4,400,578 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
Nearest hub airport
Detroit Metro Wayne County (DTW)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 14.5 of 20
Elevation
632 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
20°F
July high
84°F
Annual snowfall
30.8 in
Days at 90°F or higher
13 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,080 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
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- College for Creative Studies0 mi
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- Rochester University22 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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