Wayne State College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3833 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1072 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1001 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 23 | In Nebraska |
| #1586 of 3,779 | For Child Psychology |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 3,860
- Graduates
- 913
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- 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.
1,139 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
845 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 | 3776 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 502 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 126 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 119 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 117 (2%) |
| Asian | 56 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 29 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 17 (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
- $7,838
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $5,700 | $4,185 |
| Tuition in-state | $5,700 | $4,185 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $5,700 | $8,370 |
| Fee in-district | $2,086 | $1,287 |
| Fee in-state | $2,086 | $1,287 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,086 | $1,287 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,534 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,670 |
| Room charge | $4,130 |
| Meal charge | $4,540 |
Wayne State College majors
Wayne State College has granted 582 bachelor's degrees across 45 programs and 287 master's across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wayne State College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 110 | 49 |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 82 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 54 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 53 | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 36 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 32 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 8 | 23 |
| Secondary School Administration & Principalship | 29 | |
| Industrial Production Technologies & Technicians, Other | 28 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 27 | |
| Elementary and Middle School Administration & Principalship | 26 | |
| Chemistry, General | 23 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 16 | 7 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 18 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 17 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 17 | |
| Child Care Provider & Assistant | 14 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 14 | |
| Graphic Design | 13 | |
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 12 | |
| Psychology, General | 12 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 11 | |
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 10 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 10 | |
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 9 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Home Economics Teacher Education | 9 | |
| Family and Consumer Sciences & Human Sciences, Other | 9 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 8 | |
| Physical Fitness Technician | 8 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 7 | |
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 7 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 6 | |
| Music, General | 5 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | |
| Geography | 4 | |
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Social Sciences, General | 3 | |
| Sociology, General | 3 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |
| Computer Support Specialist | 2 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 2 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 1 | |
| History, General | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 582 | 287 |
Wayne State College has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 43% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 46% | 56% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wayne State College has published 1,299 scientific papers with 18,559 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Computer Science, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Physics, Biology, Medicine, Psychology, Quantum and Particle physics, Chemistry, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 8 | 100 |
| 1992 | 20 | 128 |
| 1993 | 28 | 123 |
| 1994 | 23 | 118 |
| 1995 | 28 | 150 |
| 1996 | 25 | 178 |
| 1997 | 31 | 181 |
| 1998 | 14 | 183 |
| 1999 | 22 | 184 |
| 2000 | 24 | 204 |
| 2001 | 20 | 221 |
| 2002 | 21 | 262 |
| 2003 | 28 | 248 |
| 2004 | 36 | 254 |
| 2005 | 44 | 330 |
| 2006 | 37 | 337 |
| 2007 | 34 | 368 |
| 2008 | 34 | 420 |
| 2009 | 35 | 524 |
| 2010 | 32 | 543 |
| 2011 | 21 | 607 |
| 2012 | 34 | 760 |
| 2013 | 46 | 790 |
| 2014 | 33 | 786 |
| 2015 | 35 | 910 |
| 2016 | 34 | 807 |
| 2017 | 50 | 773 |
| 2018 | 72 | 872 |
| 2019 | 37 | 872 |
| 2020 | 40 | 1047 |
| 2021 | 51 | 1098 |
| 2022 | 60 | 1053 |
| 2023 | 54 | 944 |
Wayne State College alumni
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Duke Erikson
- Occupations
- guitaristsingerrecord producerfilm producerscreenwriter
- 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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Brian Wansink
- Occupations
- nutritionist
- Biography
-
Brian Wansink is a former American professor and researcher who worked in consumer behavior and marketing research. He is the former executive director of the USDA's Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion 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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Matt Entz
- Occupations
- American football coach
- Biography
-
Matthew John Entz is an American college football coach who is currently the linebackers coach and assistant head coach for defense at the University of Southern California. Prior to that he was the head football 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.
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Harry Schmidt
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
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 | 417 |
| 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 |