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Wayne State College

Wayne State College

Wayne, NE · Town · 3,010 students
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$15,360
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
54%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$47,075
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Wayne State College is a public regional institution best known for its historic foundation in teacher education alongside strong programs in business administration, criminal justice, and pre-professional health pathways. The college distinguishes itself through distinctive career pipelines like the Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP), which offers tuition assistance and guaranteed admission to the University of Nebraska Medical Center for students committed to rural healthcare. Set within a close-knit campus community in northeast Nebraska, student life is defined by active NCAA Division II athletics, engaged faculty mentorship, and a reputation as one of the most affordable four-year institutions in the Midwest.

Wikipedia:Wayne State College (WSC) is a public college in Wayne, Nebraska, United States. It is part of the Nebraska State College System and enrolls 4,623 students. Their mascot is the Wildcat. The college was preceded by the Nebraska Normal College, which was formed in 1891 by J.M. Pile. Control of the college was later transferred to the state, and it was officially formed in 1910 as the Wayne State Normal College. The college changed its name to Wayne State College in 1963.

Location
Wayne, NE, 68787 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
OMA · Omaha
87 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$8,216$8,216
Housing & food (on campus)$10,142$10,142
Books & supplies$1,536$1,536
Cost of attendance$22,565$22,565 est.
Average net price$15,360Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$8,216
Housing & food (on campus)$10,142
Books & supplies$1,536
Cost of attendance$22,565 est.
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $15,360
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$12,844
$30–48k
$11,698
$48–75k
$13,851
$75–110k
$16,841
$110k+
$18,905
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
54%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
36%
Back for yr 2
72%
Transferred
30%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
51% graduated · 34% transferred · 14% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$40,857
10 yrs after entry$47,075
Debt
Median at graduation$19,000
Monthly payment$201
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$22.4k
90th percentile$28,470
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 43%Women 57%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
19 : 1
Pell grant
26%
First-gen
34%
Family income
$56,926
Independent
12%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
7%
Race & ethnicity
White
76%
Hispanic
10%
Black
3%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
6%
AI/AN
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Beach Volleyball
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$40,857
After 10 yrs
$47,075
Business Administration, Management and Operations155
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods84
Criminal Justice and Corrections77
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas63
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians43
Biology, General39
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology31
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness29
Special Education and Teaching27
Chemistry21
Communication and Media Studies20
Information Science/Studies18
Psychology, General17
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other12
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other12
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General11
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$33M
Full-time faculty
50%
Faculty salary
$8,347/mo
Teaching spend
$7,016
per student
Federal loans
32%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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