by our College Data Analytics TeamAssess your admission prospects by studying the statistics from the latest freshman classes at Wayne State University, situated in Detroit, MI.
Reviewing the admissions stats can help you determine your likelihood of acceptance. Take a look at the SAT and ACT scores of previous applicants to help you understand your chances of being accepted. If you find your scores are lower than the average freshman, try retaking the exam to better your score or reviewing colleges looking for scores matching your own.
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| Open Admissions | No |
| Selectivity of College | Less Selective (70-85%) |
| Acceptance Rate | 81% |
| Application Fee | $25 (fee waiver available) |
Wayne State University received 16,981 applications. Among these applicants, 13,781 gained acceptance, and 3,085 ultimately registered.
| Applicant Total | 16,981 |
| Accepted | 13,781 |
| Enrolled | 3,085 |
| Enrolled Full-Time | 2,990 |
| Enrolled Part-Time | 95 |
Getting into Wayne State University is 81.2%. With this acceptance rate, the institution is highly accessible. Gender-specific acceptance rates at Wayne State University: the female acceptance rate is 83% versus 80% for male applicants.
The enrollment percentage for Wayne State University is 22%. This shows that 22% of admitted applicants chose to attend. Broken down by gender, the female yield rate is 21% compared to 23% for male admits.
The following charts show the gender breakdown of applicants, admitted students, and enrollees at Wayne State University.
| Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 6,591 | 9,717 |
| Admitted | 5,243 | 8,059 |
| Enrolled | 1,230 | 1,688 |
About 40% of students accepted to Wayne State provided SAT results (1,239 students).
When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 540 and 640. SAT Math scores ranged from 520 and 630.
| SAT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Reading | 540 | 640 |
| Mathematics | 520 | 630 |
| Combined Total | 1060 | 1270 |
Wayne State saw ACT scores submitted by 3% of admitted applicants (77 students).
When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 23 and 29.
| ACT Section | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 23 | 29 |
| English/Reading | 21 | 29 |
| Mathematics | 22 | 27 |
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