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Campus Life

Campus Size

Large Campus
19,797
Total Undergrads
Including 7,276 Part-time
2,683
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 218 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
58% Women
42% Men

Athletics

NCAA Division II (with football)

Great Lakes Intercollegiate Ath Conf

  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • Cross Country/Track

Total Varsity Sports

8
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $76,266)
8
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $65,532)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
Baseball 34 - - -
Basketball 12 13 Yes Yes
Fencing 16 10 - -
Football 105 - - -
Golf 18 - - -
Ice Hockey - 21 - -
Softball - 16 - Yes
Swimming and Diving 34 26 - -
Tennis 10 10 - Yes
Track and Field, X-Country 17 14 - -
Volleyball - 14 Yes Yes
Badminton - - - Yes
Court Sports - - - Yes
Dance - - Yes -
Flag Football - - - Yes
Lacrosse - - Yes -
Outdoor Fitness/Recreation - - Yes -
Roller Hockey - - Yes -
Rugby - - Yes -
Soccer - - Yes Yes

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6.9%
Black/non-Hispanic 26.8%
Hispanic 2.4%
Non-resident alien 5.4%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 8.1%
Two or more races 0.2%
White/non-Hispanic 49.8%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 7%

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Daycare on campus for children of students
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
  • Concert Band
  • Jazz Band
  • Marching Band
  • Music Ensemble
  • Pep Band
  • Symphony Orchestra
Performance Arts
  • Dance
  • Drama Theater
  • Musical Theater
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Student Newspaper
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Reserved Officers' Training Corps (ROTC)
  • Army ROTC
Other
  • International Student Organization
  • Student Government
  • Campus Ministries

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 1
Drug Law Violation 0
Liquor Law Violation 52
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 2
Property Crime 50
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Colleen from MI
  • 4
  • “There's the Greek life aspect and there are the people that are just hanging out in the dorms. Depending on what you're looking for, you should be able to find…”

  • Oct-08-2012 » Read More
  • Daniel from Shelby Twp, MI
  • 5
  • “Honestly, the dorms are one of the best parts of being here. I live in a three-person room with a private bathroom. I think that WSU's dorms were rated the…”

  • Dec-20-2012 » Read More
  • DeMar from Detroit, MI
  • 4
  • “the dorms here are wonderful! the activities are fantastic as well as the events held on every floor. we have movie night, trivia games, yoga, bingo, ping pong, and nba…”

  • Jan-27-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 3
  • Brittany from Wayne, MI
  • May-15-2013 I am a past student here

    The food here is decent. Not the best, not the worst. I advise that you stash snacks in your dorm and make sure that you have a fridge for cold drinks.

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  • 4
  • Mariam from Dearborn, MI
  • Apr-10-2013 I am a current student here

    There are so many opportunities and choices to choose from a huge variety of foods either on or around campus. Everything ranging from Italian to Mexican to Middle Eastern and all the fast food you can imagine! WSU has got it all!!

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  • 4
  • Riane from Southfield, MI
  • Apr-02-2013 I am a current student here

    The food around Wayne State is pretty good, and I am a picky eater. The dorm food is nice because they have recently acquired a vegetarian dining hall in one of the dorms. Wayne State is located in Midtown of Detroit, so there are also tons of restaurants at which you can eat.

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  • 4
  • Jake
  • Mar-13-2013 I am a current student here

    There are many places to eat. There are also many places that carry halal meat and vegetarian options.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Brittany from Wayne, MI
  • May-15-2013 I am a past student here

    I'm not Greek but the sororities and fraternities are very prominent here. They have step shows and other fun activities that you can participate in.

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  • 0
  • Genice from Detroit, MI
  • May-03-2013 I am a current student here

    The deltas just came back on campus after four years of being gone. We have basically all of the divine 9. Multicultural societies.

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  • 0
  • Riane from Southfield, MI
  • Apr-02-2013 I am a current student here

    I honestly have not been much into Greek life, however, I have friends who are involved in sororities and fraternities. I see so much spirit and volunteering come from these organizations and they seem to have a pretty close family-bond with one another; something that is important to have at Wayne State University.

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  • 0
  • Gregg
  • Mar-01-2013 I am a current student here

    The fraternities and sororities are exciting and fun. And members are always welcome.

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  • 0
  • Davon from Southfield, MI
  • Dec-28-2012 I am a current student here

    There are many sororities and fraternities here at Wayne State. They host many parties, step shows, study groups and fundraisers to life the spirits of the students and to help out others.

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  • 0
  • Daniel from Shelby Twp, MI
  • Dec-20-2012 I am a current student here

    Greek Life is pretty prevalent on campus. There are only 2 or 3 main fraternities and about 4 sororities that you see on campus, but from what I hear, Greek Life here is great if you're into that kind of thing.

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