Wayne State University has an acceptance rate of 82%. Half the applicants admitted to Wayne State who submitted test scores have an SAT score between 1040 and 1260 or an ACT score of 21 and 28. However, one quarter of admitted applicants achieved scores above these ranges and one quarter scored below these ranges.
Eligibility requirements Incoming first-year undergraduates who are Michigan residents admitted for fall 2025 as a first-time undergraduate in a degree-program. Household income of $70,000 or less and assets of $50,000 or less as confirmed on the 2025-26 FAFSA.
Students interested in receiving the Detroit Promise Scholarship for four-year institutions must meet the following requirements: Successfully complete and submit the 2025-26 FAFSA and all college financial aid requirements. Live in Detroit for all four years of high school.
Families that earn $80,000 a year or less and have $50,000 or less in assets will now qualify for the Guarantee. It is also available to students who qualify for the Pell Grant.
Limit: The maximum permissible limit under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act 1961 is Rs. 1.5 lakh with deductions eligible only for two children per assessee.
Wayne State Guarantee – Covers full tuition for Michigan residents who are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant and is now expanded to support more students with families of an annual income of $80,000 or less and assets totaling $50,000 or less.
The WSU grants and tuition pledge programs are awarded for four years to new first-year undergraduates and two years for new transfer students. You must pass 30 credits each year in order to retain your award.
For the American Opportunity Credit the education credit income limit is as follows: Single, head of household, or qualifying widow(er) — $80,000-$90,000. Married filing jointly — $160,000-$180,000.
The Tuition Incentive Program (TIP) encourages eligible students to complete high school by providing tuition assistance for the first two years of college and beyond. WSU qualifies as a Phase II Michigan degree-granting university.