Wayne State College

Wayne, NE · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Town

C+

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About Wayne State College

Wayne State College is a mid-sized, public institution in Wayne, NE, in a town setting. It enrolls about 3,010 students. 52% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $47,075.

Open

Acceptance

$15,360

Net price

3,010

Enrollment

52%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$15,360

Average net price

$8,216

In-state tuition

$8,216

Out-of-state tuition

$10,142

Room & board

$1,536

Books & supplies

$22,565

Total cost of attendance

26%

Students receiving Pell grants

32%

Students with federal loans

$19,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$12,844

$30–48K

$11,698

$48–75K

$13,851

$75–110K

$16,841

$110K+

$18,905

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Education24.2%

Business20.0%

Criminal Justice8.9%

Engineering Tech8.6%

Computer Science6.1%

Biology5.6%

Parks & Recreation5.0%

Psychology4.9%

Visual & Performing Arts3.0%

Physical Sciences2.6%

After Graduation

$47,075

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$40,857

Median earnings (6 yrs)

52%

Graduation rate

72%

Retention rate

79%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,016

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

3,010

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

34%

First-generation

Gender balance

57% women

43% men

Race & ethnicity

White

76%

Hispanic

10%

Two or more races

Black

American Indian / Alaska Native

Asian

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