by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 17,503 undergraduates in 2020, Wayne State is a very large, public university located in Detroit, Michigan. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Wayne State offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Wayne State can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Wayne State Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Individuals with disabilities make up 7.0% of the student population at Wayne State. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Wayne State Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Wayne State does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Wayne State Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Wayne State for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Wayne State does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Wayne State offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Wayne State has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 17,503 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 13,407 (76.6%). Part-time attendance was 4,096 (23.4%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 13,407 | 4,096 | 17,503 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Wayne State is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Wayne State #1047 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Wayne State by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Wayne State Diversity Guide.
Wayne State has a total of 343 student athletes, 237 men and 106 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $9,257,059 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $9,257,059 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Wayne State University Athletics