by our College Data Analytics TeamIs what Wayne State University charges for in-state and out-of-state tuition and fee reasonable when compared to nation, state and regional averages? Find out here. In this Wayne State cost report, you'll find:
Combined out-of-state tuition and fees at Wayne State University for the 2020-2021 academic year was $32,727 for undergraduates. Those who hail from the state of Michigan get a discount and only needed to pay $15,199 per year.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State | $31,060 | $1,667 | $32,727 |
| In-State | $13,532 | $1,667 | $15,199 |
These tuition and fees costs include one year of academic instruction, but do not cover room and board.
The numbers quoted on this page are all sticker price and don't include any financial aid or scholarships students may qualify for.
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The national out-of-state average for tuition and fees is $19,933 a year. At $32,727 a year, the average out-of-state tuition at Wayne State University was high when compared to the national average.
Average in-state tuition and fees for schools across the country is $16,784 a year for undergraduate students. Wayne State only charges $15,199 a year in for in-state undergraduates, making it relatively inexpensive when compared to the national average.
Take a look at the following chart to see how Wayne State University compares to other schools in terms of tuition and fees.
| Nationwide | Great Lakes | Michigan | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Wayne State University Financial Aid.
In-state Wayne State tuition and fees grew with an average annual rate of 2.37% over the past five years. Michigan residents may pay an estimated $14,715 this school year.
If in-state tuition and fees keeps growing at the same pace, the estimated cost for two years at Wayne State would be $29,779, and $60,984 for four years.
Tuition and fees for out-of-state students have grown by about 2.37% in the past five years. This school year, students outside of the state will pay an estimated $31,450.
This means an estimated $63,645 for two years of out-of-state tuition and fees at Wayne State, and $130,337 for four years.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at Wayne State.
Unless your school has advertised price freezes, it is likely the cost of tuition and fees will go up every year. Make sure you factor this into your budget.
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