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Interested in attending Wayne State University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Wayne State University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

82
%
Acceptance rate
3.46
Average High School GPA
1125
SAT Midpoint
August 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Wayne State University?

82%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Wayne State accepted 82% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 15,229 people applied and 12,461 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
7601 / 9278 (82%)
Men
4860 / 5951 (82%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Wayne State University:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

23%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 23% ended up enrolling at Wayne State University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Wayne State University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Wayne State considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA

Important

  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Class Rank
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Wayne State University?

3.46
Average High School GPA
1125
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Wayne State University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.46.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
14%
3.75-3.99
21%
3.50-3.74
17%
3.25-3.49
15%
3.00-3.24
13%
2.50-2.99
19%
2.00-2.49
2%

Wayne State is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

44%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

4%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
460
Math Mean
560
75th Percentile
590
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
480
Verbal Mean
565
75th Percentile
610
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
940
Composite Mean
1125
75th Percentile
1200

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Wayne State University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline
October 1
Application notification

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