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 23,553. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13-to-1. In-state tuition and fees were $15,190, while out-of-state tuition and fees were $32,037 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 (ABSN)
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Post Master of Science in Nursing Certificate (Post-MSN)
  • Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)
  • Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice (DNAP)
  • Doctor of Nursing Research or Education (PhD)

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

Description2024-2025
Student population:23,553
Student-to-faculty ratio:13-to-1
In-state tuition & fees:$15,190
Out-of-state tuition & fees:$32,037
Room and board:$14,252
Percent on financial aid:97%
Campus housing:yes
Percent admitted:82%
SAT Reading Writing range:530-640
SAT Math range:510-620
ACT Composite range:21-28
ACT English range:21-30
ACT Math range:18-27

Student Profile

Male 40%
Female 60%
Full-Time 74%
Part-Time 26%
Undergraduate 69%
Graduate 31%

Ethnicity of Students


Campus Location

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

  • Address: 42 W Warren Ave, Detroit, Michigan 48202
  • Phone Number: 313-577-2424

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Last updated: November 9, 2025

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