2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$15,710
Net Price
63%
Admitted
28%
Enrolled
56%
Graduation Rate
14/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
Wayne State University
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 24,919. In 2021, there were 914 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #9 in Michigan and ranks #416 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Postgraduate Certificate, Master, Post Master Certificate, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
914
Total Enrollment
24,919
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
Higher Learning Commission
Ranking for Wayne State University
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Michigan Rank
Combining ranking factors for 37 schools that offer psychology degrees in Michigan, Wayne State University ranks #9.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Wayne State University ranks #416.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, Wayne State University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the postgraduate certificate level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology. At the master level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Counseling Psychology, Educational Psychology, General Psychology, Industrial Organizational Psychology, School Psychology and Social Work are offered. At the post master certificate level Counseling and Applied Psychology, School Psychology and Social Work are offered. At the doctorate level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Educational Psychology, General Psychology and Social Work are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | PG CERT | MA | PMC | PhD |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 5 | 57 | 11 | 1 |
| Counseling Psychology | – | – | 12 | – | – |
| Educational Psychology | – | – | 4 | – | 1 |
| General Psychology | 311 | – | 9 | – | 9 |
| Industrial Organizational Psychology | – | – | 17 | – | – |
| School Psychology | – | – | 15 | 9 | – |
| Social Work | 123 | – | 326 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Graduates | 434 | 5 | 440 | 22 | 13 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 15,181 students applied to the Wayne State University. The university admitted 63% and 28% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Michigan universities is 8,599. On average, all Michigan institutions admit 75% and 24% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of Wayne State University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 81%. Compared to all Michigan four or more years colleges, the percentage is 72%.
The overall graduation rate for Wayne State University is 56%, compared to 57% for all Michigan universities.
Compare WSU to Michigan Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Wayne State University to the average of all Michigan four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
WSU
15,181
Applicants
63%
Percent Admitted
28%
Percent Enrolled
81%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
56%
Graduation Rate
MI Colleges
8,599
Applicants
75%
Percent Admitted
24%
Percent Enrolled
72%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
57%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 2,124 or 70% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 908 or 30% part-time faculty members employed at Wayne State University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 1,493 or 49%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
WSU
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
70%
Percent Full-Time
30%
Percent Part-Time
49%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
MI Colleges
14 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
51%
Percent Full-Time
49%
Percent Part-Time
49%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at Wayne State University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $13,532, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,268.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $16,920 and the average cost for graduate fees is $2,017.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Wayne State University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for Wayne State University | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $11,070 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $4,114 |
| Total Living Expenses | $15,184 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $13,532 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $1,268 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $29,984 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $16,920 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $2,017 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $18,937 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend Wayne State University is $15,710. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Wayne State University presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $11,060 | $12,475 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $11,414 | $12,652 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $13,612 | $14,456 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $17,814 | $18,722 |
| $110,001 and more | $19,796 | $20,082 |
Compare Wayne State University to all Michigan universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
WSU
$29,984
Cost to Attend
$8,630
Average Financial Aid
99%
Percent Receiving Aid
$15,710
Net Price
MI Colleges
$33,439
Cost to Attend
$12,508
Average Financial Aid
94%
Percent Receiving Aid
$16,125
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 2,974 or 99%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 13,803 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $8,630.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 13,803 | $8,630 |
| Pell Grants | 7,532 | $5,181 |
| Federal Student Loans | 7,640 | $6,639 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Wayne State University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
WSU
13,803
Grant or Scholarship Aid
48%
Grants or Scholarships
7,532
Number of Pell Grants
26%
Pell Grants
7,640
Federal Student Loans
26%
Federal Student Loans
MI Colleges
4,643
Grant or Scholarship Aid
52%
Grants or Scholarships
1,877
Number of Pell Grants
21%
Pell Grants
2,430
Federal Student Loans
27%
Federal Student Loans
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