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Wayne State College

Wayne State College is a medium, public institution located in Wayne, ne. Founded in 1910, Wayne State College offers undergraduate degrees in 40 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 3,057 undergraduates
cost $7,688 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Wayne State College? Here’s what we know about who has! Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate N/A
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.37
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Wayne State College is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 22:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
22 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Education and Teaching
Law and Legal Studies
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other
Social Sciences and Psychology

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Curriculum and Instruction
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Educational Administration and Supervision
Human Resources Management and Services

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $7,688
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,870
Books & supplies $1,390
Other expenses $3,440
Cost of attendance* $21,388
Average financial aid package $10,978
Estimated cost $10,410 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $7,688
Additional expenses
Room & board $8,870
Books & supplies $1,390
Other expenses $3,440
Cost of attendance* $21,388
Average financial aid package $10,978
Estimated cost $10,410 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Wayne State College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,057, with gender binary students split 43% male and 57% female.

Total enrollment

4,807

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
60%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
26%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Wayne State College, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1111 Main St, Wayne, NE 68787
phone 402-375-7000
address https://www.wsc.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Wayne State College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Wayne State College?

Wayne State College is located in Wayne, ne.

What is the acceptance rate at Wayne State College? 

The acceptance rate for Wayne State College is N/A.

What’s the average GPA for Wayne State College?

The average high school GPA for Wayne State College students was 3.37.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Wayne State College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Wayne State College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $85,552.

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