Wayne State Has a Disability Services Site
Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% 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.
Wayne State for the Military
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.
Wayne State offers On-Campus Day Care
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.
Freshmen Living Arrangements at Wayne State University
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.
Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Wayne State University
Wayne State has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 17,574 undergraduates in 2019. Full-time attendance was 12,956 (73.7%). Part-time attendance was 4,618 (26.3%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 12,956 | 4,618 | 17,574 |
Wayne State University is Ranked #1,242 for Overall Diversity
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 #1242 out of 3,514.
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 University Competes in the NCAA
Wayne State has a total of 343 student athletes, 237 men and 106 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
Athletics Financing
| 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
