Wayne, Nebraska · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Public · 4-year · Master's
Wayne State College (WSC) is a public college in Wayne, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Nebraska State College System and enrolls 4,623 students. Their mascot is the Wildcat. The college was preceded by the Nebraska Normal College, which was formed in 1891 by J.M. Pile. Control of the college was later transferred to the state, and it was officially formed in 1910 as the Wayne State Normal College. The college changed its name to Wayne State College in 1963.
Master's Universities
Ranked #97 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #368 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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1111 Main St, Wayne, Nebraska, 68787
Visit University SiteTotal: 4,807
Undergrad: 3,934
Undergrad full-time: 2,835
Graduate: 873
Part-time: 1,795
In-state
Tuition: $7,970
Total cost on campus: $22,772
Out-of-state
Tuition: $7,970
Total cost on campus: $22,772
Room & board: $9,624
Books & supplies: $1,488
Receive aid: 99%
Avg grant aid: $5,875
Pell grant recipients: 37%
Rent: $672 / mo
Typical state asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $4.75
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.34 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $7.60
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.