Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $27,350. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for Michigan residents receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $15,190 | $32,037 |
| Housing & meals | $11,762 | $11,762 |
| Books & supplies | $1,316 | $1,316 |
| Personal & travel | $4,410 | $4,410 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$5,328 | −$5,328 |
| Total cost of attendance | $27,350 | $44,197 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two. Out-of-state total = in-state total with out-of-state tuition.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
WSU net price compared with other Michigan colleges
WSU has the 15th-lowest average net price of 48 Michigan colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Saginaw Valley State University | $10,775 | 48% | $51,955 |
| 12 | Sacred Heart Major Seminary | $11,916 | 67% | $49,295 |
| 13 | Grace Christian University | $12,404 | 51% | $41,663 |
| 14 | Andrews University | $12,547 | 72% | $53,187 |
| 15 | Wayne State University | $12,766 | 58% | $53,493 |
| 16 | Lake Superior State University | $12,822 | 51% | $49,045 |
| 17 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $13,138 | 93% | $83,648 |
| 18 | Baker College | $13,157 | 36% | $35,833 |
| 19 | Northern Michigan University | $14,085 | 52% | $47,107 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Michigan colleges →
Why WSU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne State University | 81% | $12,766 | 58% | $53,493 | This school |
| Western Michigan University | 85% | $15,273 | 58% | $53,562 | |
| Oakland University | 88% | $9,120 | 58% | $58,612 | |
| Grand Valley State University | 83% | $16,317 | 67% | $56,118 | |
| Central Michigan University | 90% | $17,597 | 59% | $55,874 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Wayne State University would cost you $2,507 less per year than Western Michigan University, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Wayne State University, mostly from more Wayne State University students living at home, which lowers its average (−$3,841).
- Wayne State University gives aided families $620 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Michigan resident | WSU | WMU | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $15,190 | $15,252 | −$62 |
| Books & supplies | $1,316 | $1,128 | +$188 |
| Housing & meals | $11,762 | $11,713 | +$49 |
| Personal & travel | $4,410 | $2,631 | +$1,779 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$5,328 | −$1,487 | −$3,841 |
| Sticker price | $27,350 | $29,237 | −$1,887 |
| Average grants | −$14,584 | −$13,964 | −$620 |
| You pay | $12,766 | $15,273 | −$2,507 |
“+” means WSU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
WSU cost questions
How much is tuition at WSU?
Tuition and fees are $15,190 a year for Michigan residents and $32,037 for out-of-state students.
What is the total cost of attending WSU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $27,350 a year for Michigan residents living on campus and about $44,197 for out-of-state students.
What do families actually pay at WSU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $12,766 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $11,090; $48–75k pay $12,068; $110k+ pay $19,862. These figures are for Michigan residents.
How much debt do WSU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $16,597, and 5.1% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Wayne State University overview