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Wayne State University
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  • 4 Year
  • DETROIT, MI

Students at Wayne State University

About the Students

Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 137 responses
  • Always on the go
    34%
  • They are all different. No "typical" AT ALL.
    31%
  • A wide variety some chill and others driven
    15%
  • This school is more of a commuter school so yeah .
    8%
  • Outstanding with great social skills
    7%
  • Outgoing
    2%
  • Nerdy
    1%
Female Undergrads
61%
Male Undergrads
39%
Student Primary Residence
  • In-State
    97%
  • Out-of-State
    2%
  • International
    1%
  • Unknown
    0%
Student Age
  • Under 18
    3%
  • 18-19
    31%
  • 20-21
    31%
  • 22-24
    19%
  • Over 25
    16%
Household Income Levels
  • <$30k
    37%
  • $30k-$48k
    20%
  • $49k-$75k
    16%
  • $76k-$110k
    12%
  • $110k+
    15%

Ethnic Diversity

Poll
84%
of students say the student body is very diverse in ethnic heritage. 148 responses
Poll
75%
of students say the student body is very diverse in national origin (international students). 148 responses
Racial Diversity
  • African American
    14%
  • Asian
    14%
  • Hispanic
    7%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    2%
  • Multiracial
    6%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Unknown
    2%
  • White
    55%

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Politics On Campus

Poll
What political party do you associate yourself with?
Based on 76 responses
  • Republican
    7%
  • Democratic
    47%
  • Independent
    12%
  • Other party not mentioned
    5%
  • I don't care about politics
    29%
Poll
How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?
Based on 148 responses
  • Progressive/very liberal
    9%
  • Liberal
    24%
  • Moderate
    23%
  • Conservative
    2%
  • Very conservative
    1%
  • Not sure
    41%

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