Wayne State College

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,556
Student to faculty ratio	20 to 1
Students retention rate	72%
On-time graduation rate	50%

Located in Wayne, Nebraska, Wayne State College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Wayne State College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Wayne State College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 72% at Wayne State College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$7,618

Cost of attendance at Wayne State College in 2022 for students from Nebraska.

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Nebraska's average	$8,189
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,618

Cost of attendance at Wayne State College 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.

Nebraska's average	$14,355
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Wayne State College received on average $6,265 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,265

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	320	39%	$4,475	$1,431,996
Other Federal Grant	335	41%	$5,610	$1,879,498
State Grant/Scholarships	710	87%	$2,183	$1,549,835
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	502	62%	$2,653	$1,331,930
Total Grant & Scholarships	760	94%	$6,265	$4,761,263

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wayne State College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Wayne State College students is 50.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 52.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 46.9%.

50.0%

asian 50.0% 2 students
African American 13.3% 4 students
white 54.3% 280 students
hispanic 37.0% 17 students
International Students 50.0% 4 students
Mixed Race 31.8% 7 students

Sport Conferences

Football Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Baseball Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Basketball Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Track and Cross Country Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Wayne State College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Wayne State College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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