Wayne State University

Overview

An urban research university serving metropolitan Detroit with general education pathways for diverse student populations and strong community engagement.

Location: Detroit, Wayne County, MI
Founded: 1868
Sector: Public 4-Year
IPEDS Unit ID: 172644

Academic Profile

Carnegie Classification

Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity

Institution Type

State-supported bachelor's degree institution

General Education

Wayne State University — 34 total credits (26 lower / 8 upper level). Catalog year 2026-2027.

Transfer Information

Wayne State University accepts Michigan Transfer Agreement (MTA) general education credits from participating community colleges statewide.

Transfer-in rate: 33%

Primary transfer partners

Michigan community colleges
In-state two-year institutions

MTA Information

Michigan Transfer Agreement participant

Students can transfer MTA-approved general education blocks from Michigan community colleges to this institution.

Enrollment Data

Current headcount

23,450

↓ 564 vs. prior year (mock)

Year	Total	Undergraduate	Graduate	Full-time
2020	21,194	15,472	5,722	13,352
2021	21,758	15,883	5,875	13,708
2022	22,322	16,295	6,027	14,063
2023	22,886	16,707	6,179	14,418
2024	23,450	17,119	6,332	14,774

Source: ipeds · Structured for future IPEDS import

Graduation Data

4-year graduation rate: 32%
6-year graduation rate: 58%
Data source: ipeds