Wayne State University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
19.3K

Full + Part time Students
1:16

Faculty to Student Ratio
11%

Transfer Student Ratio
$14K

Avg. Financial Aid

Founded in 1868, Wayne State University is a nationally recognized metropolitan research institution offering more than 370 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to nearly 28,000 students. Wayne State’s main campus in Midtown Detroit comprises 100 buildings over 200 acres; its six extension centers offer higher education to students throughout Southeast Michigan. Wayne State is dedicated to preparing students to excel by combining the academic excellence of a major research university with the practical experience of an institution that by its history, location and diversity represents a microcosm of the world we live in.

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Overview

Total Faculty	1,783
Full-Time Undergraduate	12,471
Part-Time Undergraduate	6,871
Application Acceptance Rate	81%
Transfer Students	2,166
Programs	259 Programs
Courses	3,373 Courses
Transfer Agreements	19 incoming Transfer Agreements 3 outgoing Transfer Agreements
Equivalencies	3,240 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$10,190
Out-of-State Tuition	$21,735
Books and Supplies	$1,122
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	60%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$7,914
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	68%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$6,041

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

The Office of Student Financial Aid helps students meet their educational expenses while attending Wayne State University. Assistance is provided through grants, scholarships, student employment, and loans.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Semester	August 15
Winter Semester	December 1
Spring / Summer Semesters	May 1

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

Transfer students will be required to have at least 24 transferable credits with grades of C or better, and a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA for all higher education institutions attended and all courses taken.Wayne State's admissions policy no longer includes minimum GPA requirements.
Official Transcripts:

Official transcripts from previously attended institutions are required for admission consideration. Official high school transcripts are required if you have fewer than 12 transferable credits.
SAT Scores:

Wayne State's admissions policy no longer includes ACT requirements.
Essay:

An essay or personal statement is not required for admission consideration.
Application Fee:

There is a non-refundable $50 fee to apply.
Interview:

An interview is not required for admission consideration.
Other Requirements:

If you will apply to a professional program at Wayne State (like nursing, social work or pharmacy and health sciences), contact these programs individually for their additional admission requirements.
Apply Here:

http://www.admissions.wayne.edu/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

The lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit is a D or higher.
Credits (Min/Max):

While we will accept an unlimited number of transfer credits from 4-year colleges, only 90 semester credits will apply to your degree. We also accept credits from 2-year colleges and will apply up to 64 semester credits to your degree.
Transfer Policy Document:

Wayne State University Transfer Credit Policy.pdf