Wayne State College
- C+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Wayne, NE
- 516 reviews
- AcademicsC+
- ValueB-
- DiversityB+
- CampusB+
- AthleticsB
- Party SceneA-
- ProfessorsC+
- LocationB
- DormsA-
- Campus FoodB
- Student LifeB+
- SafetyB+
Wayne State College offers more than 130 undergraduate programs of study and more than a dozen online master's degree programs designed to meet your career goals. If affordability is your main concern, we have you covered. Recently dubbed "Most Affordable College in Nebraska," Wayne State College is among the most affordable four-year colleges in the region, which includes our online programs. In fact, most of our students receive some sort of financial assistance and one third of our students graduate debt-free. Wayne State College is continually recognized for incredible value, successful graduates, innovative learning and community service. Many of our programs are nationally-ranked for excellence, including a few "Top 10" rankings in the U.S. Our new academic programs and facilities, such as the Center for Applied Technology and Criminal Justice CSI Facility, reflect our commitment to providing the best possible learning environment at the most affordable cost for our students.
Upcoming Events
High School Senior Visit Day
Wayne State College 1111 Main St. Wayne, NE 68787
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"Focus on You Friday" is a visit day for high school seniors and their families. Learn about the admissions and financial aid processes, visit with faculty in your academic area of study, enjoy lunch on us, and meet our current students while experiencing all things Wayne State.
High School Senior Visit Day
Wayne State College 1111 Main St. Wayne, NE 68787
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"Focus on You Friday" is a visit day for high school seniors and their families. Learn about the admissions and financial aid processes, visit with faculty in your academic area of study, enjoy lunch on us, and meet our current students while experiencing all things Wayne State.
Wayne State College Rankings
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Academics
- 94%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.34 responses
- 57%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.40 responses
- 70%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.40 responses
Majors
Business
109 GraduatesElementary Education
71 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Safety Studies
54 GraduatesBiology
35 GraduatesCounseling Psychology
34 GraduatesInformation Science
26 GraduatesAthletic Training
25 GraduatesManufacturing Engineering Technician
25 GraduatesPsychology
20 GraduatesSport and Fitness Management
20 Graduates
Accelerated Nursing at Wayne State College
The accelerated nursing program is a partnership between WSC and the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Complete your bachelor’s degree in any major at WSC while also completing preparatory BSN curriculum. Upon graduation from WSC, you’ll apply to the accelerated BSN program at UNMC’s campus in Norfolk, Neb. You’ll complete one year of nursing courses through UNMC and graduate with your BSN.
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Campus Life
- 51%
- of students say Greek life is pretty low-key and has little effect on the social scene.45 responses
- 55%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.49 responses
After College
- 91%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.23 responses