by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Wayne State University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Wayne State University came in at $15,190 a year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $32,037. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Of that total, required fees added up to $2,135 in-state and $2,135 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,055 | $29,902 |
| Fees | $2,135 | $2,135 |
| Total | $15,190 | $32,037 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
How much would Wayne State University charge if you go part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For perspective, here is how Wayne State University prices compare to peer schools. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In MI | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Wayne State University runs on the expensive side.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. Review the Wayne State University Financial Aid page for details.
Tuition at Wayne State University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $12,376 | $28,346 |
| Two Years Ago | $12,933 | $29,622 |
| One Year Ago | $12,493 | $28,615 |
| Most Recent Year | $13,055 | $29,902 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Wayne State has tracked over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition went up 4.5%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $33,477 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 2.72%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $15,603. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 2.27%, so a year out the out-of-state figure lands around $32,763.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $15,603 | $32,763 |
| In 2 Years | $16,027 | $33,506 |
| In 3 Years | $16,463 | $34,266 |
| In 4 Years | $16,911 | $35,043 |
| In 5 Years | $17,371 | $35,838 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $135,578, versus roughly $65,004 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For specifics on financial aid at Wayne State University, visit the Wayne State University Financial Aid page.
