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Wayne State College Nebraska

WSC Announces New Athletic and Recreation Facility
Wayne State College athletics has announced plans for an athletic and recreation facility renovation project, which includes the addition of an air-supported indoor structure and major renovations to the Recreation Center, Rice Auditorium and the Kirk Gardner Indoor Athletic Complex.

Our Tuition Guarantee
The new state college Tuition Guarantee ensures Pell-qualified students can attend Wayne State College tuition-free.

New! One Rate at Wayne State
Our new universal in-state tuition rate saves out-of-state students nearly $6,000 per year on tuition costs. The new rate applies to all new and returning undergraduate students in Fall 2021, as long as they are taking in-person classes.
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Wayne State College has the programs you want at prices you can afford. We're nationally-ranked for academic excellence and consistently rated as being more affordable than other four-year colleges and universities in Nebraska. Explore our programs, tour our campus, and join the Wildcats!
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The best way to see if we're right for you is to visit. We offer several visit options for students and parents alike, including our virtual visit experience.
Explore Costs
We're rated as the most affordable four-year college in the region. We also provide generous financial aid and scholarships to defray your remaining costs.
Why I Chose Wayne State
Wayne State is a public college in Nebraska that has received several accolades for its academic excellence and successful graduate outcomes. Students choose to earn their degree at WSC for a variety of reasons. Not only do we offer top-notch programs, we're also rated as the most affordable of other universities and four-year colleges in Nebraska. And with all the clubs, intramurals, and activities on campus, you'll never get bored. But, you don't have to take our word for it. Hear what students are saying about Wayne State College.
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Wayne State at a Glance
3,890
students
22:1
student-to-faculty ratio
130+
programs of study
100+
clubs and organizations
99.8%
recent grads employed or in grad school*
*based on the most recent graduate survey from 2020-21 of 597 students (88% response rate)
Upcoming Events
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Mar
31Senior Art Exhibit (Opening Reception)
Join us for the opening reception of the senior art exhibit for WSC seniors Skylar Cooper, Courtney Dahlbert, Stacy Long, and Zoe Nielsen. -
Mar 31toApr 19
Senior Art Exhibit
View artwork by WSC seniors Skylar Cooper, Courtney Dahlberg, Stacy Long, and Zoe Nielsen. -
Mar
31Planetarium Laser Show: Laser Kids
A laser show for kids! -
Mar
31Student Recital: Daniel Oldenkamp and Libby Aschoff
Featuring bass-baritone Daniel Oldenkamp and soprano Libby Aschoff. -
Mar
31Planetarium Show: Rusty Rocket's Last Blast
All rocket rookies report to class! Lift off with Rusty Rocket and learn rocket basics, relive great moments in space exploration, and discover how far it really is to the moon and planets. -
Mar
31Navigator Applications Due
Apply to be a Fall 2023 Navigator. -
Apr
1Planetarium Show: Animals of the Sky
It's kids weekend at the planetarium! A young girl, Delphina, finds herself in an unfortunate incident and gets helps from the unexpected animals of the sky.
News
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Music Mirrors 'Endless Light' at Choir Concert April 17
Performance is at 7:30 p.m. in Ley Theatre.
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Wayne State College’s Planetarium Reopens for Spring Shows
The planetarium will feature shows for the remainder of the spring semester, including an Easter special feature.
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Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Welcome Spring with Uplifting Concert
Performance is at 7:30 p.m. April 18 in Ramsey Theatre.
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Night Before Nationals Delivers Animated Night of Celebrated Speech
Students on the forensics team share their performances before heading to the NFA National Tournament.
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WSC Student Joins Clinton Global Initiative University
Through CGI U, international student Roshan Yadav and his three-person team are working to create social change in Southeast Asia.