Wayne State University
Detroit, MI · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1060 and 1270 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 25
Popular programs at Wayne State University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychology, General. | 331 | |
| 2 | Public Health. | 258 | |
| 3 | International Business. | 212 | |
| 4 | Marketing. | 209 | |
| 5 | Human Resources Management and Services. | 186 | |
| 6 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 178 | |
| 7 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 168 | |
| 8 | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 164 | |
| 9 | Biology, General. | 157 | |
| 10 | Management Information Systems and Services. | 136 | |
| 11 | Accounting and Related Services. | 131 | |
| 12 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 111 | |
| 13 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 107 | |
| 14 | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 104 | |
| 15 | Social Work. | 96 | |
| 16 | Political Science and Government. | 96 | |
| 17 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 86 | |
| 18 | Mechanical Engineering. | 69 | |
| 19 | Apparel and Textiles. | 69 | |
| 20 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 69 |
Showing top 20 of 72 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Wayne State University?
Wayne State University has an acceptance rate of 81% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Wayne State University?
Admitted students at Wayne State University typically score between 1060 and 1270 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Wayne State University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Wayne State University is approximately $12,766 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Wayne State University?
4-year graduation rate data for Wayne State University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.
