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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
Wayne State University (WSU) is a public research university in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1868, Wayne State consists of 13 schools and colleges offering approximately 375 programs. It is Michigan's third-largest university with nearly 24,000 graduate and undergraduate students. Wayne State University, along with Michigan State University, Michigan Technological University, and the University of Michigan, comprise Michigan's University Research Corridor. Wayne State is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". Wayne State's main campus comprises 203 acres linking more than 100 education and research buildings. It also has three satellite campuses in Macomb and Wayne counties. The Wayne State Warriors compete in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).
National rank
Ranked #104 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
National rank
Ranked #115 in the US by Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE US ↗
Value rank
Ranked #175 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
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42 W. Warren Ave., Detroit, Michigan, 48202
Visit University SiteRanked #264 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
World rank
Ranked #365 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
World rank
Ranked #501 globally in Times Higher Education (2026). Source: THE World ↗
25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 1040–1260
SAT ERW: 530–640
SAT math: 510–620
ACT composite: 21–28
Total: 23,553
Undergrad: 16,117
Undergrad full-time: 12,486
Graduate: 7,436
Part-time: 6,171
In-state
Tuition: $14,297
Total cost on campus: $31,785
Out-of-state
Tuition: $30,419
Total cost on campus: $47,907
Room & board: $11,762
Books & supplies: $1,316
Receive aid: 97%
Avg grant aid: $10,862
Pell grant recipients: 51%
Rent: $670 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.25
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.67 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $7.30
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.