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$7,970Tuition
3,041Students
56%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$47,075Earnings
#7 in NebraskaPublic4-yearNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$7,970
Out-of-State Tuition
$7,970
Average Net Price
$15,108
Students Receiving Financial Aid
26.6%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$9,624
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,624
Books & Supplies
$1,488
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,082
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$201/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
69.2%
Students Taking Federal Loans
37.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
26.6%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $11,461
$30,001 – $48,000 $11,502
$48,001 – $75,000 $14,607
$75,001 – $110,000 $17,749
$110,001+ $17,721

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Cost Overview

Most Wayne State families pay between $11,500 and $17,700 annually after aid, far below the $19,082 sticker price. Low-income students get the deepest discounts, paying just $11,461 per year. Over four years, total costs range from $46,000 to $71,000 depending on family income. The college keeps tuition identical for in-state and out-of-state students at $7,970.

Graduates typically leave with $19,000 in debt, translating to $201 monthly payments. With median earnings of $47,075 ten years out, loan payments consume about 5% of income. The 69% loan repayment rate suggests most handle their debt successfully. Nebraska residents get the best value since 85% of students come from in-state. Teacher education majors particularly benefit from Wayne State's affordable path into a stable profession in rural communities.

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