Paying for Wayne State University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$15,464 -2.63%	$33,158 -3.04%
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$20,482 3.50%	$41,820 3.50%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Wayne State University (WSU) are $15,464 for Michigan residents and $33,158 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640 based on out-of-state tuition rate. The tuition & fee is lower than last year (2023) at WSU.

78% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $8,910. It could cover 26.87% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $24,042 for Michigan residents and $41,736 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

WSU's 4-year tuition is $63,972 for Michigan residents and $136,832 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $137,704 for Michigan residents and $210,564 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Wayne State University is $15,464 for Michigan residents and $33,158 for out-of-state students. It has been decreased by -2.63% for Michigan residents and decreased by -3.04% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit higher than the average amount ($12,557) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,640.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of WSU is $15,057 for Michigan residents and $32,149 for out-of-state students, a 3% decrease compared to 2024's rate.

WSU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$15,882	$34,199	$15,557
2023-2024	$15,464	$33,158	$16,172
Change % 2023-2024	-2.63%	-3.04%	3.95%
2024-2025	$15,057	$32,149	$16,811

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $20,482 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $41,820. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($13,827) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $29,192.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at WSU is $21,199 for Michigan residents and $43,283 for out-of-state students , a 3.5% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Wayne State University has law school and medical school and their tuition is different from other graduate programs, usually higher. The law school tuition is $37,950 for in-state and $41,388 for out-of-state students. See the detailed law school tuition at Wayne State University Law School page. The medical school tuition is $40,092 for in-state and $68,204 for out-of-state students. See the detailed medical school tuition at Wayne State University School of Medicine page.

WSU Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$19,789	$40,406	$15,557
2023-2024	$20,482	$41,820	$16,172
Change % 2023-2024	3.50%	3.50%	3.95%
2024-2025	$21,199	$43,283	$16,811

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at WSU. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $568 for Michigan residents and $1,304 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $763 for Michigan residents and $1,652 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$471	$1,082
	2023-2024	$568	$1,304
	2024-2025	$685	$1,572
Graduate	2022-2023	$737	$1,596
	2023-2024	$763	$1,652
	2024-2025	$790	$1,710

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,172 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.95% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 3.73% compared to the previous year.

The WSU's 2024 on-campus COA is $32,952 for state residents and $50,646 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $34,738 for state residents and $52,432 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At WSU
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$15,464
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$33,158
Room & Board	$11,762	$12,104
Personal Expenses	$4,410	$5,854
Books & Supplies	$1,316
COA (In-State)	$32,952	$34,738
COA (Out-of-State)	$50,646	$52,432

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at WSU?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at WSU is $63,972 for Michigan residents and $136,832 for out-of-state students.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

WSU 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$15,673	$15,884	$16,099	$16,316	$63,972
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$33,573	$33,993	$34,418	$34,848	$136,832
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$15,884	$16,099	$16,316	$16,536	$64,835
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$33,993	$34,418	$34,848	$35,284	$138,543
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$16,099	$16,316	$16,536	$16,760	$65,711
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$34,418	$34,848	$35,284	$35,726	$140,276
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$16,316	$16,536	$16,760	$16,986	$66,598
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$34,848	$35,284	$35,726	$36,172	$142,031
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$16,536	$16,760	$16,986	$17,215	$67,497
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$35,284	$35,726	$36,172	$36,625	$143,807

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $137,704 for Michigan residents and $210,564 for out-of-state students.

WSU 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$33,531	$34,120	$34,703	$35,296	$137,704
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$51,431	$52,229	$53,040	$53,865	$210,564
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$34,120	$34,721	$35,314	$35,919	$140,128
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$52,229	$53,040	$53,865	$54,703	$213,836
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$34,721	$35,332	$35,937	$36,553	$142,598
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$53,040	$53,865	$54,703	$55,556	$217,163
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$35,332	$35,955	$36,571	$37,198	$145,113
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$53,865	$54,703	$55,556	$56,423	$220,546
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$35,955	$36,590	$37,217	$37,856	$147,676
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$54,703	$55,556	$56,423	$57,304	$223,986

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 78% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $102,064 for Michigan residents and $174,924 for out-of-state students.

WSU 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$24,621	$25,210	$25,793	$26,386	$102,064
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$42,521	$43,319	$44,130	$44,955	$174,924
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$25,210	$25,811	$26,404	$27,009	$104,488
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$43,319	$44,130	$44,955	$45,793	$178,196
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$25,811	$26,422	$27,027	$27,643	$106,958
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$44,130	$44,955	$45,793	$46,646	$181,523
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$26,422	$27,045	$27,661	$28,288	$109,473
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$44,955	$45,793	$46,646	$47,513	$184,906
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$27,045	$27,680	$28,307	$28,946	$112,036
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$45,793	$46,646	$47,513	$48,394	$188,346

	In-State	Out-of-State
Wayne State University	$15,464	$33,158
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor	$18,309	$60,107
Michigan State University	$17,270	$44,040
Grand Valley State University	$14,978	$21,154
Western Michigan University	$15,298	$19,098
Oakland University	$16,429	$24,737