Before choosing a college, it's important to visit. Start Your College Search Saturday is a visit day just for high school juniors on Nov. 9. Get registered by Nov. 7 and come see what WSC has to offer!
Wayne State College Nebraska
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Become a Wildcat!
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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Application is easy, and it's free. Whether you're a first-time student, graduate student, transfer student, or international student, there's no cost to apply - ever.
Visit Us
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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Oct 4toNov 13
Alumni and Faculty Art Show
Show runs from Oct. 4 through Nov. 13. -
Nov
4-22Festival of Trees
Set up a decorated tree in the Student Center. All donations go toward charity. -
Nov
5-15Krispy Kreme Fundraiser for Club Softball
The club softball team is selling Krispy Kreme donuts and gift certificates. -
Nov
11Student Recital: Christopher Woerdemann and Logan Hellerich
Recital for students Christopher Woerdemann and Logan Hellerich. -
Nov
12Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble
Featuring the WSC symphonic band and wind ensemble. -
Nov
12Meditation in the Planetarium
Regain a sense of calm and peace amid the stress of the semester. -
Nov
14Black & Gold Performing Arts Series: The Queen's Cartoonists
The Black and Gold series seeks to enlighten, educate, and entertain! -
Nov
14Social Sciences Day
Sponsored by Pi Gamma Mu.
News
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Veteran Spotlight: Austin Keiser
Wayne State senior Austin Keiser served with the United States Marine Corps from 2014 to 2018. A special edition of the 2024-25 student spotlight.
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Free Planetarium Shows Continue Nov. 15-16, 2024
The schedule for this weekend is "Tales of the Mayan Skies" and "Laser Classic Rock" on Friday and "The Sky We Don't See" and "Laser Pink Floyd" on Saturday.
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Student Spotlight: Rylee Frohberg
Part of the 2024-25 student spotlight series, featuring Rylee Frohberg of Norfolk, Neb.
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WSC Graduate Gage Dawson Takes Fourth Place at Broadcasting Convention
Several students and instructors from Wayne State attended the College Broadcasters, Inc. (CBI) national convention Oct. 23-26 in Seattle.
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Free Planetarium Shows Continue Nov. 8-9, 2024
The schedule for this weekend is “Dawn of the Space Age” and “Laser 60s” on Friday, and “Flight Adventures” and “Laser Fun” on Saturday.