Wayne State College is a comprehensive institution of higher education dedicated to freedom of inquiry, excellence in teaching and learning, and regional service and development. Offering affordable undergraduate and graduate programs, the College prepares students for careers, advanced study, and civic involvement. The College is committed to faculty-staff-student interaction, public service, and diversity within a friendly and collegial campus community.
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Public |
| Special Learning Opportunities | ROTC (Army) Teacher certification Distance learning opportunities Study abroad Weekend/evening college |
| Student Services | Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Bachelor's degree Master's degree Post-master's certificate |
| Campus Setting | Town: Distant |
| Disability Services Student | 4% |
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At Wayne State College, 94.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 70.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,092), and 67% receive loans ($5,542 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $5,280. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Wayne State College is $8,784 per year. |
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| Yearly Tuition | |
| Tuition Undergrad in State | $4,805 |
| Tuition Undergrad Out of State | $8,480 |
| Tuition Graduate in State | $2,799 |
| Tuition Graduate Out of State | $5,598 |
| Living Costs | |
| Total Expense in State on Campus | $13,350 |
| Total Expense Out of State On Campus | $17,025 |
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Of the 2,939 undergraduate students at Wayne State College, 8.0% are part-time. A majority (88.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 88.0% of the 692 graduate students are part-time. |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 82.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 67.0% |
| Part Time Retention Rates | 29.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 24.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 46.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 50.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Yearly Application Deadline | December 1st. |
| Admissions Office Phone | 866-WSC-CATS |
| Admissions Office Email | admissions@wsc.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | Wayne State College / 1111 Main St. / Wayne, NE 68787 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://www.wsc.edu/admission/transfer/ |
| Admissions Website | http://www.wsc.edu/admission/ (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://www.wsc.edu/admission/apply/ |
| Application Fee | $30 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 30 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 30 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 101 | 20 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 101 | 20 | |||
| Communication, journalism, and related programs | 14 | ||||
| Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 6 | ||||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 8 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 14 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 0 | ||||
| Information Science/Studies | 14 | ||||
| Education | 11 | 102 | 223 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | ||||
| Biology Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Business Teacher Education | 2 | ||||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| College Student Counseling and Personnel Services | 11 | ||||
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 1 | ||||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 184 | ||||
| Drama and Dance Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 7 | ||||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 16 | ||||
| Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship | 1 | ||||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 47 | ||||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | 0 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education | 2 | ||||
| Foreign Language Teacher Education | 2 | ||||
| Geography Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| History Teacher Education | 2 | ||||
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 5 | ||||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | ||||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | 3 | |||
| Psychology Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education | 1 | ||||
| Secondary School Administration/Principalship | 4 | ||||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 3 | 1 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 9 | 2 | |||
| Speech Teacher Education | 0 | ||||
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other | 0 | ||||
| Superintendency and Educational System Administration | 11 | ||||
| Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other | 0 | ||||
| Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 7 | ||||
| Engineering technologies/technicians | 26 | ||||
| Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other | 26 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 5 | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||||
| Family and consumer sciences/human sciences | 13 | ||||
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 4 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other | 9 | ||||
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 3 | ||||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 1 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | ||||
| Health professions and related clinical sciences | 5 | ||||
| Athletic Training/Trainer | 5 | ||||
| History | 2 | ||||
| History, General | 2 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||||
| Multi/interdisciplinary studies | 4 | 0 | |||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 | 0 | |||
| Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies | 43 | 5 | |||
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other | 23 | ||||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 20 | 5 | |||
| Physical sciences | 19 | ||||
| Chemistry, General | 19 | ||||
| Psychology | 40 | ||||
| Counseling Psychology | 25 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 15 | ||||
| Security and protective services | 34 | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 34 | ||||
| Social sciences | 17 | ||||
| Geography | 4 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | ||||
| Social Sciences, General | 4 | ||||
| Sociology | 4 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 18 | ||||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 3 | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||||
| Graphic Design | 10 | ||||
| Music, General | 2 | ||||
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