Wayne State College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3681 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1020 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #950 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 23 | In Nebraska |
| #1350 of 4,081 | For Child Psychology |
| Top50% | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,934
- Graduates
- 873
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- wsc.edu
Wayne State College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Wayne State College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
1,151 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
840 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Wayne State College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 3725 (78%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 556 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 151 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 134 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 123 (3%) |
| Asian | 48 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 30 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 19 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $5,875
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,760 | $4,320 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,760 | $4,320 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $5,760 | $8,640 |
| Fee in-district | $2,210 | $1,320 |
| Fee in-state | $2,210 | $1,320 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,210 | $1,320 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,529 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,120 |
| Room charge | $4,330 |
| Meal charge | $4,790 |
Wayne State College majors
Wayne State College has granted 634 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs and 255 master's across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wayne State College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 123 | 39 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 72 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 70 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 68 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 39 | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 38 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 31 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 30 | |
| Secondary School Administration & Principalship | 27 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 9 | 16 |
| Chemistry, General | 19 | |
| Elementary and Middle School Administration & Principalship | 19 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 17 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 15 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 12 | 2 |
| Psychology, General | 14 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 13 | |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 13 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 12 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 12 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, Other | 11 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 11 | |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 10 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 10 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 9 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 9 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 9 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 9 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 9 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | |
| Graphic Design | 8 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 7 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 7 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Accounting | 5 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Home Economics Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Music, General | 5 | |
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Sociology, General | 4 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |
| Applied Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 2 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |
| Geography | 2 | |
| Biology & Biotechnology Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Computer Support Specialist | 1 | |
| History, General | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 634 | 255 |
Wayne State College has a graduation rate of 56%, which is among the 47% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 51% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wayne State College has published 1,918 scientific papers with 39,226 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Biology, Medicine, Psychology, Quantum and Particle physics, Political Science, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 31 | 364 |
| 1993 | 35 | 341 |
| 1994 | 37 | 335 |
| 1995 | 37 | 385 |
| 1996 | 41 | 385 |
| 1997 | 40 | 421 |
| 1998 | 36 | 439 |
| 1999 | 34 | 409 |
| 2000 | 32 | 489 |
| 2001 | 24 | 607 |
| 2002 | 25 | 763 |
| 2003 | 37 | 712 |
| 2004 | 40 | 676 |
| 2005 | 55 | 841 |
| 2006 | 57 | 826 |
| 2007 | 40 | 933 |
| 2008 | 30 | 1050 |
| 2009 | 83 | 1101 |
| 2010 | 39 | 1222 |
| 2011 | 27 | 1341 |
| 2012 | 51 | 1336 |
| 2013 | 51 | 1491 |
| 2014 | 45 | 1441 |
| 2015 | 38 | 1573 |
| 2016 | 40 | 1468 |
| 2017 | 54 | 1366 |
| 2018 | 71 | 1446 |
| 2019 | 43 | 1594 |
| 2020 | 41 | 1845 |
| 2021 | 57 | 1983 |
| 2022 | 64 | 1719 |
| 2023 | 62 | 1667 |
| 2024 | 135 | 1554 |
Wayne State College alumni
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Duke Erikson
- Occupations
- screenwriterfilm producerrecord producersingerguitarist
- Biography
-
Douglas Elwin "Duke" Erikson is an American musician, songwriter, screenwriter, film producer and record producer, best known as a co-founder and guitarist of the alternative rock band Garbage. Garbage has sold more than 17 million albums worldwide.
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Matt Entz
- Occupations
- American football coach
- Biography
-
Matthew John Entz is an American college football coach who is the head football coach at California State University, Fresno (Fresno State), a position he has held since 2025. He also served as the head coach at North Dakota State University from 2019 to 2023. Entz took over from the departing Chris Klieman after Klieman led the 2018 North Dakota State Bison football team to the program's seventh NCAA Division I Football Championship in eight seasons. Entz was the defensive coordinator for the Bison from 2014 until his promotion following the 2018 season. He was the linebackers coach and assistant head coach for defense at the University of Southern California (USC) for the 2024 season.
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Brian Wansink
- Occupations
- nutritionist
- Biography
-
Brian Wansink is an American former professor and researcher who worked in consumer behavior and marketing research. He was the executive director of the USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP) from 2007 to 2009 and held the John S. Dyson Endowed Chair in the Applied Economics and Management Department at Cornell University, where he directed the Cornell Food and Brand Lab.
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Harry Schmidt
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
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Harry Schmidt was a United States Marine Corps general. During World War II, he served as the commanding general of the Fourth Marine Division during the battles of Kwajalein in the Marshall Islands and Saipan in the Mariana Islands, and as commanding general of the Fifth Amphibious Corps during the battles of Tinian in the Marianas and Iwo Jima in the Volcano Islands.
General info
| Alternative names | WSC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1910 |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 430 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1111 Main St Wayne, Nebraska, 68787 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,000 |
| Phone | 4023757000 |