Wayne County Community College District Tuition &

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Wayne County Community College District is a public community college in Detroit, Michigan, serving roughly 7,423 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,656 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,112. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (63.7%) and White (22.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,112
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $7,656 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 7,423 22.4% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 22.11%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
  • First-Generation Students: 53.6%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price increase of 19.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 13.5%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,345
  • Room & Board: $7,618 annual estimate

Wayne County Community College District: what the data shows

Common questions about Wayne County Community College District, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Wayne County Community College District?

Wayne County Community College District is located in Detroit, MI (ZIP 48226).

NCES locale classification: City.

Is Wayne County Community College District public or private?

Wayne County Community College District is a Public institution.

How much does Wayne County Community College District cost?

Published tuition: $3,112 in-state, $4,067 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $7,656.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$7,641
$30,001–$48,000$7,139
$48,001–$75,000$8,058
$75,001–$110,000$10,306
$110,001+$14,026

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $12,448.

How big is Wayne County Community College District?

Total enrollment: 7,423 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 19,345 students.

About 22% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Wayne County Community College District?

150%-time completion rate: 22.11%.

First-year retention: 54.4%.

What do graduates of Wayne County Community College District earn?

Median earnings: $21,336 six years after entry; $29,079 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,062.

31.56% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Wayne County Community College District known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Wayne County Community College District a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 22.11%; median earnings $29,079 at 10 years; net price $7,656. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$3,112
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wayne County Community College District was $3,112.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$7,656
2024 Value

In 2024 Wayne County Community College District had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,656.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$30,624 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$7,656 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$12,448 4-Year In-State Tuition

$16,268 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$7,618 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$2,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$13,230 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$52,920 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Wayne County Community College District.

Financial Aid by Income Level

31.56% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

7.73% 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 County Community College District 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 County Community College District 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$2,716$3,700$5,255
2014$2,808$3,772$5,729
2015$2,813$3,807$5,438
2016$2,838$3,842$5,506
2017$2,838$3,842$5,596
2018$2,886$3,842$5,139
2019$3,042$3,998$5,060
2020$3,042$3,998$4,757
2021$3,042$3,998$3,607
2022$3,042$3,998$4,816
2023$3,112$4,067$5,762

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 County Community College District reported total enrollment of about 7,423 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 36% male and 64% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (63.7%), White (22.6%), and Two or More Races (6.9%). About 31.56% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 53.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

22.4% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wayne County Community College District in 2024 is 7,423 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 19,345 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

54.4%
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 Black or African American at 63.7%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

11.06% 100% Completion Time

22.11% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 11.06% of students graduating from Wayne County Community College District completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 29% male / 71% female
  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 76% male / 24% female
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 88% male / 12% 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: Black or African American.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Wayne County Community College District.

Return on Investment

$12,062 Median Student Debt

$29,079 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

41.48% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

849.55% Return on Investment

4.1 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Wayne County Community College District.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 53 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 883 completions

2. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 234 completions

3. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 75 completions

4. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 65 completions

5. Business Administration and Management, General: 57 completions

6. Building/Property Maintenance: 56 completions

7. Retail Management: 49 completions

8. Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism: 47 completions

9. Dental Hygiene/Hygienist: 39 completions

Most popular programs at Wayne County Community College District.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Wayne County Community College District graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Wayne County Community College District from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 13.5%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,455
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,858

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 County Community College District is a public institution located in Detroit, MI, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 7,423 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (63.7%), White (22.6%), Two or More Races (6.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 22.11%. Approximately 31.56% of students receive Pell Grants. About 53.6% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional

Location

Detroit, MI 48226

Region: Great Lakes

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 22.11% graduation rate at Wayne County Community College District falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 53 distinct degree programs, Wayne County Community College District 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 County Community College District located?

Wayne County Community College District is located in Detroit, MI.

How much does Wayne County Community College District cost?

Reported tuition is $3,112 and average net price is $7,656 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,618 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Wayne County Community College District?

Wayne County Community College District reports undergraduate enrollment of about 19,345 students, Black or African American (63.7%), White (22.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Wayne County Community College District?

About 53.6% of students at Wayne County Community College District are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Wayne County Community College District earn?

Median earnings are $21,336 six years after entry and $29,079 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Wayne County Community College District?

The 150%-time completion rate is 22.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Wayne County Community College District students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,062.

Is Wayne County Community College District public or private?

Wayne County Community College District is a public institution located in Detroit, MI.

Is Wayne County Community College District an HBCU?

No. Wayne County Community College District is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Wayne County Community College District a tribal college?

No. Wayne County Community College District is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Wayne County Community College District a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Wayne County Community College District does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.3%).

Is Wayne County Community College District religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Wayne County Community College District in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Michigan trade schools profile
  • Detroit, Michigan city profile
  • Great Lakes regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Michigan

    • 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.