Wayne State College will be hosting a variety of camps this summer, including music, art, filmmaking, crime scene investigation, and sports. Registration is open now for these camps.
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WSC Selects New RHOP Students
The Rural Health Opportunities Program at Wayne State College is designed to help meet the health care needs of rural communities, which make up a majority of Nebraska. Wayne State has selected 46 new students for this program for Fall 2022.

New Student Registration
New Student Registration (NSR) is a program for new students who are ready to enroll in classes beginning Fall 2022. Program sessions run in May, June, and July. All first-time freshmen are encouraged to attend. Hurry, dates are filling fast!

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 it's 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
100%
recent grads employed or in grad school*
*based on the most recent graduate survey from 2018-19 of 521 students (84% response rate)
Upcoming Events
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Apr 20toJul 31
Juried Art Show
Show runs from April 20 through summer. -
May
21Bandits Game Alumni Party Zone
Socialize and cheer on our WSC alumni coaches and players with the Sioux City Bandits! Update 5/14: Registration is now closed. -
May 31toJun 2
Youth Skills Basketball Camp
A basketball camp hosted by the men's basketball team for boys entering grades 1-9. -
Jun
7Elite Basketball Camp (June 7)
A high-intensity basketball camp hosted by the men's basketball team for players in grades 10-12. -
Jun
13-17Filmmakers Workshop (June 13-17)
An introduction to filmmaking, students in grades 7-12 will actively plan, shoot, and edit their own short films during this film camp. -
Jun
15CSI Camp
Experience the excitement of crime scene investigation at Wayne State College! -
Jun
18Wildcat Golf Classic
All proceeds support the WSC Student-Athlete Scholarship Fund. Entry deadline is Friday, June 10.
News
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Sun, Earth, Universe Exhibit Now on Display at the WSC Natural History Museum
Open through December, the Sun, Earth, and Universe exhibition features our planet, the solar system, and the universe. The Natural History Museum is located in the Carhart Science Building.
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WSC Selects 46 Students for Rural Health Opportunities Program
Established in 1989 and successfully launching health care careers ever since, RHOP is a unique cooperative program between Wayne State and UNMC to meet the health care needs of rural communities.
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WSC Professor Mark Hammer Named 2022 Teaching Excellence Award Winner
The award was presented at the spring baccalaureate commencement ceremony May 7.
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Wayne State College Spring 2022 Commencement
Wayne State will hold the Spring 2022 graduation ceremonies May 7.
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Student Media Programs Receive Multiple Awards for Excellence
WSC student media outlets, including radio and newspaper, recently won awards at the Northern Plains Collegiate Media Association's Golden Leaf event April 30 in Kearney, Neb.