More selective than 41% of Michigan colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
44% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 4% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose WSU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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WSU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, WSU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 540 | 640 |
| SAT math | 520 | 630 |
| ACT composite | 23 | 29 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1060 | 1270 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
WSU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 81% | 540–640 | 520–630 | 23–29 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 82% | 530–640 | 510–620 | 21–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is WSU compared with other Michigan colleges?
WSU has the 25th-lowest acceptance rate of 42 Michigan colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 | Kettering University | 79% | 71% | $34,660 |
| 22 | Hope College | 79% | 80% | $27,182 |
| 23 | Eastern Michigan University | 80% | 46% | $15,407 |
| 24 | Albion College | 81% | 62% | $14,301 |
| 25 | Wayne State University | 81% | 58% | $12,766 |
| 26 | Andrews University | 82% | 72% | $12,547 |
| 27 | Baker College | 82% | 36% | $13,157 |
| 28 | Grand Valley State University | 83% | 67% | $16,317 |
| 29 | The University of Olivet | 83% | 35% | $21,393 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Michigan colleges →
Who enrolls at WSU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
WSU admissions questions
What is the WSU acceptance rate?
Wayne State University accepts 81% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 12,461 of 15,190 applicants were admitted.
Does WSU require the SAT or ACT?
Wayne State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 44% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for WSU?
The middle 50% of Wayne State University enrolled first-year students scored 1060–1270 on the SAT and 23–29 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at WSU?
24% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (2,988 of 12,461).
Is WSU getting harder to get into?
Wayne State University accepted 81% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 82% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Wayne State University overview