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Wayne State College Nebraska

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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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Jan 22toMar 19
Visiting Artist Series: Take Your Time
Show is by Terry Ratzlaff and runs from Jan. 22 to March 19. -
Feb
10Alumni and Friends Social (Sun City, Arizona)
Socialize with WSC alumni and friends at the Palmbrook Golf Club in Sun City, Ariz. -
Feb
11American Red Cross Blood Drive
Hosted by the WSC Red Cross Club. -
Feb
11Alumni and Friends Social (Mesa, Arizona)
Socialize with WSC alumni and friends at Nando's Mexican Cafe in Mesa, Ariz. -
Feb
11Y2K Pop-Up
A blast from the past. -
Feb
12Student Senate Forum
A presentation by candidates for Student Senate. -
Feb
12Black and Gold Performing Arts Series: Ailey II
The Black and Gold series seeks to enlighten, educate, and entertain! -
Feb
12Love Fest
A Valentine's Day event.
News
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Student Films to Premiere Feb. 19, 2025
Four films and three encore presentations will be shown at the Majestic Theatre on Feb. 19.
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Student Spotlight: Nathan Sila
Part of the 2024-25 student spotlight series, featuring Nathan Sila of Elkhorn, Neb.
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'An Evening of Choirs' Concert Scheduled for Feb. 13, 2025
The performance will be at 7:30 p.m. in Ley Theatre.
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Tickets Still Available for Ailey II Performance
The performance is at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 in Ramsey Theatre.
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Planetarium and Laser Shows Continue Feb. 7-8, 2025
It's kids weekend at the planetarium!