Wayne State 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,043

Cost of attendance at Wayne State University in 2022 for students from Michigan.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,013

Cost of attendance at Wayne State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$18,862

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Wayne State University was $15,710. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Wayne State

Wayne State net price calculator

$15,710

Below is the average net price of 4 year, public colleges in Michigan and nationwide.

Michigan's average	$12,908
National average	$12,582

Below is the net price of Wayne State for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$15,710	$717 (5%)	$12,475	$12,652	$14,456	$18,722	$20,082
2021	$14,993	$19	$11,060	$11,414	$13,612	$17,814	$19,796
2020	$15,012	$646 (4%)	$11,413	$11,554	$13,668	$17,909	$19,128
2019	$14,366	$829 (6%)	$11,607	$11,996	$13,432	$18,758	$19,911
2018	$13,537	$1,377 (11%)	$9,550	$11,649	$14,408	$17,670	$18,438
2017	$12,160	$971 (7%)	$8,357	$10,444	$11,932	$16,522	$17,525
2016	$13,131	$1,036 (9%)	$10,896	$11,869	$14,508	$17,270	$17,065
2015	$12,095	$114	$9,909	$11,189	$13,767	$17,434	$18,566
2014	$11,981	--	$10,544	$11,674	$14,199	$16,779	$18,058

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Wayne State University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$32,193	$1,026 (3%)	$14,043	$16,882	$1,268
2021	$31,167	$693 (2%)	$13,517	$16,404	$1,246
2020	$30,474	$1,555 (5%)	$13,517	$15,711	$1,246
2019	$28,919	$178	$13,097	$14,610	$1,212
2018	$28,741	$138	$12,979	$14,566	$1,196
2017	$28,603	$473 (2%)	$12,519	$14,888	$1,196
2016	$28,130	$615 (2%)	$12,064	$14,870	$1,196
2015	$27,515	$1,107 (4%)	$11,449	$14,870	$1,196
2014	$26,408	$1,201 (5%)	$11,094	$14,170	$1,144
2013	$25,207	--	$10,190	$13,895	$1,122

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Wayne State provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 3,192 dormitories available to its students at $7,463 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Wayne State is $829 per month.
Does Wayne State provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Wayne State for one academic year is $4,280, which works out to $476 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Wayne State estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,268.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Wayne State estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $4,114

If living off-campus, with family: $5,024

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,492
How much is Wayne State application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25 and $50 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Wayne State offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Wayne State University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$451	$705
For out-of-state students	$1,035	$1,527

Housing and Meal

Wayne State University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Wayne State University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,280	$7,463	N/A	3,192
2021	$4,180	$7,245	N/A	3,197
2020	$4,056	$6,692	N/A	2,881
2019	$3,930	$6,572	N/A	2,835
2018	$3,798	$6,381	N/A	2,418
2017	$3,670	$6,076	N/A	2,437
2016	$3,520	$5,901	N/A	2,440

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Wayne State University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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