Wayne State University
Founded 1868
President Kimberly Andrews Espy (President)
Fees USD 13,036
Acceptance Rate Moderate (50–75%)
Campus Setting Urban
Wayne State University is a public research university founded in 1868 in midtown Detroit. A member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), Wayne State enrolls 26,000 students and is central to Detroit’s academic medical center. The university is known for medicine, law, pharmacy, social work, and engineering programs with deep connections to Detroit’s automotive and healthcare industries.
Schools
- School of Medicine — Major Detroit academic medical center
- Law School — One of Michigan’s leading law schools
- College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences — ACPE-accredited PharmD
- School of Social Work — Top-25 social work nationally; Detroit urban mission
- College of Engineering — ABET-accredited; strong automotive connections
How to Apply
- Acceptance Rate: ~78% | In-State Tuition: ~$13,036