Wayne State College Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Wayne State College is a public research university in Wayne, Nebraska, serving roughly 3,010 students. Wayne State College awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $8,216 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $47,075 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $8,216
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,360 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,010 93.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 52.15%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 34.2%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 7.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 49.8%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,704
- Room & Board: $10,142 annual estimate
Wayne State College: what the data shows
Common questions about Wayne State College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Wayne State College?
Wayne State College is located in Wayne, NE (ZIP 68787).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Wayne State College public or private?
Wayne State College is a Public institution.
How much does Wayne State College cost?
Published tuition: $8,216.
Average net price after aid: $15,360.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,844 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,698 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,851 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $16,841 |
| $110,001+ | $18,905 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $32,864.
How big is Wayne State College?
Total enrollment: 3,010 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,704 students.
Graduate enrollment: 764 students.
About 93% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Wayne State College?
150%-time completion rate: 52.15%.
First-year retention: 72.4%.
What do graduates of Wayne State College earn?
Median earnings: $40,857 six years after entry; $47,075 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $19,000.
25.80% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Wayne State College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (207 completions)
- Curriculum and Instruction (83 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (81 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (68 completions)
- Special Education and Teaching, General (50 completions)
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other (45 completions)
- Organizational Behavior Studies (38 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (35 completions)
- Counseling Psychology (33 completions)
- Secondary School Administration/Principalship (27 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Wayne State College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 52.15%; median earnings $47,075 at 10 years; net price $15,360. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$8,216
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wayne State College was $8,216.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,360
2024 Value
In 2024 Wayne State College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,360.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$61,440 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,360 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$32,864 4-Year Tuition
$10,142 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,536 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$19,894 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$79,576 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Wayne State College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
25.80% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
32.38% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Wayne State College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Wayne State College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $5,574 | $9,774 | $11,142 |
| 2014 | $5,604 | $9,804 | $12,043 |
| 2015 | $5,898 | $10,308 | $11,973 |
| 2016 | $6,462 | $11,262 | $12,722 |
| 2017 | $6,848 | $11,986 | $13,400 |
| 2018 | $7,172 | $12,602 | $13,454 |
| 2019 | $7,202 | $12,662 | $13,765 |
| 2020 | $7,428 | $13,008 | $14,141 |
| 2021 | $7,618 | $7,618 | $14,469 |
| 2022 | $7,786 | $7,786 | $14,077 |
| 2023 | $7,970 | $7,970 | $15,108 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Wayne State College reported total enrollment of about 3,010 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (76.0%), Hispanic or Latino (10.2%), and Non-Resident Alien (6.0%). About 25.80% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 34.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
93.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Wayne State College in 2024 is 3,010 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,704 students. Graduate enrollment is about 764 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
72.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 76.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
35.92% 100% Completion Time
52.15% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 35.92% of students graduating from Wayne State College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 47% male / 53% female
- Curriculum and Instruction: 22% male / 78% female
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 31% male / 69% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Wayne State College.
Return on Investment
$19,000 Median Student Debt
$47,075 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
40.36% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
666.19% Return on Investment
4.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Wayne State College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 57 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 207 completions
2. Curriculum and Instruction: 83 completions
3. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 81 completions
4. Elementary Education and Teaching: 68 completions
5. Special Education and Teaching, General: 50 completions
6. Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other: 45 completions
7. Organizational Behavior Studies: 38 completions
8. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 35 completions
9. Counseling Psychology: 33 completions
Most popular programs at Wayne State College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Wayne State College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Wayne State College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 49.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,347
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,016
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Wayne State College is a public institution located in Wayne, NE, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Curriculum and Instruction, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. Enrollment is approximately 3,010 students. Student body composition includes White (76.0%), Hispanic or Latino (10.2%), Non-Resident Alien (6.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 52.15%. Approximately 25.80% of students receive Pell Grants. About 34.2% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Wayne, NE 68787
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 57 distinct degree programs, Wayne State College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wayne State College located?
Wayne State College is located in Wayne, NE.
How much does Wayne State College cost?
Reported tuition is $8,216 and average net price is $15,360 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,142 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Wayne State College?
Wayne State College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,704 students, White (76.0%), Hispanic or Latino (10.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Wayne State College?
About 34.2% of students at Wayne State College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Wayne State College earn?
Median earnings are $40,857 six years after entry and $47,075 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Wayne State College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 52.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Wayne State College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $19,000.
Is Wayne State College public or private?
Wayne State College is a public institution located in Wayne, NE.
Is Wayne State College an HBCU?
No. Wayne State College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Wayne State College a tribal college?
No. Wayne State College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Wayne State College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Wayne State College does not meet that proxy (reported share 10.2%).
Is Wayne State College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Wayne State College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Nebraska college costs
- Nebraska colleges by ROI
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Nebraska
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.