by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is what part-time students pay per credit hour at Wayne State University, next to the annual tuition and fee totals.
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Part-time undergraduates from in state pay $594 per credit. For out-of-state students the figure is $1,362 for each credit hour.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost Per Credit Hour | $594 | $1,362 |
Remember that this per-credit-hour figure is before any aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.
As a comparison, full-time undergraduate tuition and fees at Wayne State University are listed below.
Required fees account for added up to $2,135 in-state and $2,135 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,055 | $29,902 |
| Fees | $2,135 | $2,135 |
| Total | $15,190 | $32,037 |
These figures are tuition and fees only — they do not include housing and meals.
This is how 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 |
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition moved up 4.5%. Holding that rate for one more year, tuition + fees would be near $33,477 for the upcoming year.
At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so future years stay within reach.
Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — financial aid can change the actual price a part-time student pays substantially.
To learn about the aid available at Wayne State University, visit the Wayne State University Financial Aid page.
If you’re weighing full-time enrollment, see the Wayne State University Tuition & Fees page.