Wayne State College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3623 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1025 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #953 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 23 | In Nebraska |
| #1442 of 4,150 | For Child Psychology |
| Top50% | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,902
- Graduates
- 764
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- 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.
1,207 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
720 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 | 3537 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 595 (13%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 192 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 136 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 98 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 37 (0.8%) |
| Asian | 32 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 20 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
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
- $6,517
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,940 | $4,410 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,940 | $4,410 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $5,940 | $8,820 |
| Fee in-district | $2,276 | $1,374 |
| Fee in-state | $2,276 | $1,374 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,276 | $1,374 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,533 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,660 |
| Room charge | $4,730 |
| Meal charge | $4,930 |
Wayne State College majors
Wayne State College has granted 669 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs and 281 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 | 136 | 46 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 83 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 71 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 68 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 40 | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 35 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 34 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 31 | |
| Secondary School Administration & Principalship | 27 | |
| Chemistry, General | 22 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 4 | 18 |
| Information Science & Studies | 21 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 8 | 13 |
| Elementary and Middle School Administration & Principalship | 20 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 18 | |
| Psychology, General | 17 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 16 | |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 16 | |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 14 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 14 | |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 13 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 13 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 13 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 12 | |
| Graphic Design | 11 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 9 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 9 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 7 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 7 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Home Economics Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, Other | 6 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 6 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 5 | |
| Music, General | 5 | |
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 5 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Accounting | 3 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Applied Engineering Technologies & Technicians | 2 | |
| Computer Support Specialist | 2 | |
| Geography | 2 | |
| History, General | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |
| Sociology, General | 2 | |
| Biology & Biotechnology Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 669 | 281 |
Wayne State College has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 44% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 53% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wayne State College has published 1,966 scientific papers with 40,312 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 35 | 341 |
| 1994 | 37 | 335 |
| 1995 | 37 | 385 |
| 1996 | 41 | 385 |
| 1997 | 40 | 424 |
| 1998 | 36 | 440 |
| 1999 | 34 | 409 |
| 2000 | 32 | 491 |
| 2001 | 24 | 607 |
| 2002 | 25 | 761 |
| 2003 | 37 | 713 |
| 2004 | 40 | 676 |
| 2005 | 55 | 842 |
| 2006 | 57 | 826 |
| 2007 | 40 | 933 |
| 2008 | 30 | 1049 |
| 2009 | 83 | 1101 |
| 2010 | 40 | 1223 |
| 2011 | 27 | 1341 |
| 2012 | 51 | 1336 |
| 2013 | 51 | 1489 |
| 2014 | 45 | 1440 |
| 2015 | 38 | 1575 |
| 2016 | 40 | 1469 |
| 2017 | 54 | 1369 |
| 2018 | 72 | 1447 |
| 2019 | 43 | 1594 |
| 2020 | 41 | 1852 |
| 2021 | 57 | 1983 |
| 2022 | 64 | 1721 |
| 2023 | 62 | 1671 |
| 2024 | 131 | 1577 |
| 2025 | 61 | 1337 |
Wayne State College alumni
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Duke Erikson
- Occupations
- singerguitaristscreenwriterfilm producerrecord producer
- 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 | 432 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1111 Main St Wayne, Nebraska, 68787 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 6,000 |
| Phone | 4023757000 |