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.
International students who transfer to Wayne State from a community college with at least 30 credits and at least a 3.25 GPA by the scholarship deadline are considered for a variety of merit-based scholarships, including the Warrior Award, Gold Award, Green Award, and Pathway Award.
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.
International Student Scholarships When an international student is admitted to The College of Wooster, their Wooster International Scholarship will be reflected on their letter of acceptance. This award is both need and merit combined.
You do not need to be a U.S. citizen to be admitted to WSU. Scholarships are available through the Undergraduate Admissions Office and the Graduate School that do not require citizenship or permanent resident status.
Students here enjoy a safe, affordable, big-city life that is rooted in the best of American tradition. WSU has been an academic leader since 1868, and you can count on us here at the Office of International Students and Scholars (OISS) to help you on your path to success.
Wayne State excellence Top 100 public university by U.S. News and World Report, Best Colleges, 2025. Nationally ranked 179 out of 1,500 universities and colleges reviewed by U.S. News and World Report, Best Colleges, 2025.
Nationally Ranked Teaching Degree Programs Wayne State College is nationally ranked and continually recognized among the best colleges for education majors.
Wayne State University 2024 Education & Specialties Rankings Wayne State University is ranked No. 117 (tie) out of 255 in Best Education Schools. Schools were assessed on their performance across a set of widely accepted indicators of excellence.
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