Wayne State University

College of Nursing

Wayne State University is a Public institution with a campus in Detroit, Michigan. The institution is approved to offer nursing programs by the Michigan Board of Nursing. The Detroit, Michigan campus for Wayne State University is located in a City setting, see the map below. Total enrollment for all degrees including nursing programs is 23,630. The student-to-faculty ratio is 14-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $14,675, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $31,364 for the most recent reporting period.

Nursing Programs

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
  • Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • Doctor of Nursing Research or Education (PhD)
  • Certified Nurse Midwife

Visit the Wayne State University website to learn how to apply for the nursing programs listed above. We also recommend that all nursing students in Michigan periodically review the requirements for a CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license as presented by the Michigan Board of Nursing. Understanding the CNA, LPN, and RN nursing license requirements and duty restrictions for Michigan will help you navigate your education needs and avoid career planning mistakes often made by nursing students.

Tuition Cost And Admissions

Description2023-2024
Student population:23,630
Student-to-faculty ratio:14-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$14,675
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$31,364
Room and board:$11,321
Percent on financial aid:98%
Campus housing:yes
Percent admitted:75%
SAT Reading Writing range:530-630
SAT Math range:510-630
ACT Composite range:21-28
ACT English range:21-29
ACT Math range:20-27

Student Profile

Male 40%
Female 60%
Full-Time 72%
Part-Time 28%
Undergraduate 68%
Graduate 32%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

Click the map below to see the campus location and to get driving directions to Wayne State University. You can also see the Wayne State University campus setting and nearby attractions in satellite or street view mode.

Map showing the location of Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan

  • Address: 5557 Cass Ave, Detroit, Michigan 48202
  • Phone Number: 313-577-2424

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Last updated: June 26, 2025

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