B-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    C+
  2. Value
    B
  3. Diversity
    B
  4. Campus
    B
  5. Athletics
    B
  6. Party Scene
    B
  7. Professors
    B-
  8. Location
    B-
  9. Dorms
    B
  10. Campus Food
    B
  11. Student Life
    B
  12. Safety
    B
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Wayne State College is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Address
1111 Main St.
Wayne, NE 68787
Website
wsc.edu

Wayne State College Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
100%
Application Deadline
—
SAT Range
—
ACT Range
—
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
—
High School GPA
—
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Test Scores and GPA for Wayne State College

Cost

Net Price
$11,353/ year
National
$15,403
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $8,831/ year
  • $30-48k
    $9,605/ year
  • $49-75k
    $12,497/ year
  • $76-110k
    $13,901/ year
  • $110k+
    $14,464/ year

Academics

Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
18:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
94%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.34 responses
56%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.36 responses
69%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.36 responses

Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management
    112 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    66 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    49 Graduates
  • Counseling Psychology
    37 Graduates
  • Sport and Fitness Management
    27 Graduates
  • Athletic Training
    24 Graduates
  • Psychology
    24 Graduates
  • Biology
    21 Graduates
  • Information Studies
    21 Graduates
  • Communications
    20 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,611Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
40%
Varsity Athletes
11%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 21 responses
Report
  • Study and party
    52%
  • Study
    29%
  • Unique
    10%
  • Start a Career
    5%
  • Students have balance between studies and fun
    5%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
51%
of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.41 responses
Poll
56%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.45 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 21 responses
Report
  • A good mix between a good education at a low price
    57%
  • Best choice I ever made!!
    38%
  • Hope
    5%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$36,400/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
49%
National
48%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
91%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.23 responses
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Wayne State College Reviews

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It has a personal vibe to the whole campus. I wouldn't trade my small college for any of my friends large universities. My school is in a small town, so us college kids get very creative when it comes to activities. My school provides me with a lot of free and fun activities thoughout the year and as a student body we come up with traditions and fun things to keep us busy, like bowling nights, library coffee tables to help kids study and keep awake, rallies and dances, we even had a haunted house this year. My school also comes with a lot of free benefits. I got a free flu shot from student health and whenever my computer crashes, student tech comes quickly to help. I love my school and all of the great people I've met so far!
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I'm a non-traditional transfer student, and I think Wayne State is an okay college. It would be perfect for any student straight out of high school. It offers alot of variety for the college experience. It is however limiting for my own personal experience since I have children. All of the clubs meet after school hours (3-5 pm) so that makes it difficult to be apart of anything. Also, I had quite a few years in two other schools that had excellent accommodations for my learning disabilities. This school has one person running the test, which would be exhausting, and I had to be re-evaluated for one disability that I have worked with other schools for over 4 years on, and the school psychiatrist didn't see it as very prominent. So i'm more than upset that something that I've already had previously diagnosed, and worked with other professionals to overcome in my academic experience for more than a few years is being set aside.
Wayne State College was an enjoyable experience for me. I was expecting a small-town atmosphere and that's what I received. I came from a nearby town so it helped to be familiar with the area. The campus is very up-to-date and actually are constantly renovating. I always felt safe and at ease when on campus. I could get anywhere I wanted to be in 5 minutes or less. What I didn't like is the size of my dorm. It was kind of cramped. Overall, I had a great experience and got a well-rounded education while I was there.