Wayne State sees enrollment increase

WAYNE – Wayne State welcomed the fourth largest freshman class in recent history this fall, with 780 new students choosing the College for their studies. The College also brought in more than 200 transfer students from around the region. Wayne State’s total undergraduate population grew by 4.5 percent. Overall, when factoring in enrollment in graduate education and dual credit, Wayne State grew by 1.1 percent, making it the eighth straight year of enrollment growth.

The College has ensured the strength of its enrollment through marquee programs that directly serve the region such as the Rural Health Opportunities Program (RHOP), Rural Law Opportunities Program (RLOP), dynamic teacher education programs, and the Career Scholars workforce development program, which has grown to more than 300 students. Wayne State’s continued growth parallels the efforts made by the College to maintain affordability, add new academic programs in response to workforce demands, and continuously improve the Wayne State experience through the renovation and addition of living and learning facilities.

Wayne State remains the lowest cost bachelor’s degree in our region and continues to refine the ways the College keeps costs manageable for students and their families. And at Wayne State, all first-time freshmen who apply for scholarships are guaranteed an award. Students continue to benefit from our Tuition Guarantee, which en- sures that Pell-qualified first-time freshmen or incoming transfer students can attend Wayne State tuition-free. This means families whose annual adjusted gross income as reported on the FAFSA is $70,000 or less pay no tuition at Wayne State.