Wayne State University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Public, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Large | Urban
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
9:1
Religious affliation
Not applicable
General Information
Address
Wayne State University
42 W. Warren Ave., Detroit, Michigan 48202
See on MapPhone
(313) 577-2424
Website
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cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$15,882Out of state
$34,199Graduate
In state
$19,789Out of state
$40,406Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
98%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
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Federal grants | 52.0% | $7,435 |
State/local grants | 4.0% | $1,092 |
Institutional grants | 93.0% | $6,787 |
Loans | 32.0% | $6,437 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$11,321 per year
Books & Supplies
$1,316 per year
Personal Expenses
$4,236 per year
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Psychology, General
- Public Health, General
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Neuroscience
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Accounting
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Finance, General
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Labor and Industrial Relations
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Organizational Behavior Studies
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Management Information Systems, General
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Information Science/Studies
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CULINARY, ENTERTAINMENT, AND PERSONAL SERVICES
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Funeral Direction/Service
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EDUCATION
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Educational/Instructional Technology
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Health Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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ENGINEERING
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Engineering, General
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Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
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Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
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Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
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Welding Engineering Technology/Technician
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Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
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Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
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Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
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Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
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Linguistics
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Slavic, Baltic and Albanian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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German Language and Literature
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Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
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Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
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Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Public Health, General
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Behavioral Aspects of Health
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Dietetics/Dietitian
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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Nursing Science
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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HISTORY
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History, General
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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Financial Mathematics
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Mathematical Statistics and Probability
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Astronomy
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Chemistry, General
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Chemistry, Other
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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Physical Sciences, Other
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Anthropology, General
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Economics, General
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Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
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Economics, Other
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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Urban Studies/Affairs
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Dance, General
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Film/Cinema/Media Studies
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Cinematography and Film/Video Production
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Music, General
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Social Work
- Library and Information Science
- Public Health, General
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Graduate ProgramsX
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Anatomy
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Immunology
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Genome Sciences/Genomics
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Physiology, General
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Oncology and Cancer Biology
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Biotechnology
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Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Accounting
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Finance, General
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Labor and Industrial Relations
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Management Science
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Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
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Taxation
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Artificial Intelligence
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Information Science/Studies
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EDUCATION
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Bilingual and Multilingual Education
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Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
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Educational/Instructional Technology
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Educational Evaluation and Research
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Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
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Art Teacher Education
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Health Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Reading Teacher Education
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Technical Teacher Education
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ENGINEERING
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Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Civil Engineering, General
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Computer Engineering, General
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Electrical and Electronics Engineering
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Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
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Manufacturing Engineering
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Engineering, Other
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
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Robotics Technology/Technician
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Automation Engineer Technology/Technician
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Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician
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Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
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Engineering/Industrial Management
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES
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Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
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Linguistics
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German Language and Literature
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Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
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Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
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Pathology/Pathologist Assistant
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Physician Associate/Assistant
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Medical Science/Scientist
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Genetic Counseling/Counselor
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Pharmaceutics and Drug Design
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Public Health, General
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Health/Medical Physics
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Behavioral Aspects of Health
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Occupational Therapy/Therapist
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Dietetics/Dietitian
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Nurse Anesthetist
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Maternal/Child Health and Neonatal Nurse/Nursing
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Nurse Midwife/Nursing Midwifery
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Pediatric Nurse/Nursing
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Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
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HISTORY
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History, General
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Public/Applied History
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES
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Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General
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Programs for Foreign Lawyers
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Banking, Corporate, Finance, and Securities Law
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Tax Law/Taxation
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Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other
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Legal Professions and Studies, Other
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LIBRARY SCIENCE
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Library and Information Science
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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Applied Mathematics, General
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Statistics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Dispute Resolution
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Exercise Science and Kinesiology
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Philosophy
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Geology/Earth Science, General
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Physics, General
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Materials Science
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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Counseling Psychology
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Industrial and Organizational Psychology
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School Psychology
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Educational Psychology
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Applied Behavior Analysis
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Public Administration
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Anthropology, General
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Economics, General
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Art/Art Studies, General
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Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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Music, General
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Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
75.32%- Apply 14,002
- Accepted 10,547
- Attend 2,577
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$25Graduate
$50Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
Not applicableAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Not applicable
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
Average Test Scores
SAT Math
510-630
ACT Composite
21-28
SAT Reading
530-630
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
60%Male Students
40%Student Ethnicities
- Caucasian55.79%
- Black14.94%
- Asian11.53%
- Two Or More Ethnicities9.12%
- Hispanic/Latino6.16%
- Not Specified2.19%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.22%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.05%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
28,576
Undergraduate students
19,134
Graduate students
9,442
Full Time Students
72%Part Time Students
28%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Football
- Baseball
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Cross Country
- Golf
Female sports:
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Basketball
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Football
- Baseball
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Fencing
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Female
- Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
- Swimming and Diving (combined)
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Golf
- Fencing
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