Wayne State College

Wayne State College

Wayne, NE, USA

Wayne State College is a leading 4-year public, comprehensive College in Northeast Nebraska, offering high quality academic programs and a supportive academic environment. Nestled on a spacious 128-acre campus, we pride ourselves on a student-to-faculty ratio of 20:1, ensuring you receive personalized attention from dedicated faculty.

 

Originally focused on teacher education, WSC has evolved to provide over 130 undergraduate programs along with several graduate options. Whether you're interested in education, business, criminal justice, or healthcare, you'll find valuable hands-on experiences that prepare you for success. Our healthcare programs have a strong reputation, with high placement rates in fields at the University of Nebraska Medical Center and other regional schools.

 

At Wayne State, Service-Learning is a key part of your education. Engage in community projects that combine meaningful service with academic learning, fostering civic responsibility and making a positive impact on the community.

 

Additionally, WSC offers a vibrant campus life with a variety of extracurricular activities. From performing arts to NCAA Division II athletics, there’s always something happening to help you connect with fellow students and pursue your passion.

 

Join us at Wayne State College, where you can discover your passion and build a successful future!

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town

Admissions Requirements

ACT
ACT is checked
Yes
Transcript
Transcript is not checked
No

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
81%
Out-Of-State Students
15%
Average ACT Composite: 21
0
36

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Total Number of Students
4,773
Total Number of Undergrads
3,860
Academic Calendar

Semester

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Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
42%
20-39 Students
48%
40-99 Students
8%
0
100
32%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
53%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
22:1
US National: 21:1

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Key Financial Stats

Average Net Price
$13,765
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Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$7,923
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$7,923
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$9,624
Books and Supplies
$1488

Aid & Grants

0
100
34%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
28%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,838
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
28%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$7,076
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,686

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
53%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$5,749
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,399
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$192

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
42%
58%
Student Organizations
100
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
On Campus Women's Center is not checked
No

Housing

0
100
44%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Wildcats
School Colors
black and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$40,300

What Students Are Saying

the best ever!
Stephanie from Beatrice, NE