Tuition and Fees
Tuition and fees at Wayne State College are determined by several factors (i.e.):
- number of credit hours the student is enrolled in
- the student’s residency status
- location/instruction mode
- on-campus, off-campus, or online
- the course level
- courses numbered 100-499 will be charged at the undergraduate rate
- courses numbered 500-799 will be charged at the graduate rate
Fall 2020 through Spring 2021 Cost Information
Payment is due Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2021, for Spring 2021.
Undergraduate Tuition Rates
| Residency/Location | Tuition Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| Nebraska resident / Nebraska Access Program* | $186 |
| Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota, North Dakota, Ohio, or Wisconsin resident | $279 |
| Non-resident / Full rate | $372 |
*The Nebraska Access Program automatically awards resident rates to all non-resident, incoming freshmen who are in the upper half of their high school class, or have a 3.25 GPA, or an ACT score of at least 22 or an SAT of at least 1100.
Graduate Tuition Rates
| Residency | Tuition Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| Nebraska Resident | $232.50 |
| Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, South Dakota, North Dakota or Wisconsin Resident | $348.75 |
| Non-Resident/Full Rate | $465 |
Online Degree Tuition
| Level | Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate programs Criminal Justice, Human Resource Management, Business Management |
$299 |
| Graduate programs (special rates) MSE in Curriculum and Instruction, MSE in Special Education |
$359 |
| Graduate programs MBA, MSOM, MSE in School Administration, MSE in Counseling, Ed.S., Interdisciplinary Studies |
$380 |
Wayne State College at South Sioux City (College Center)
| Level | Tuition Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Resident | $186 |
| Undergraduate Non-Resident | $187 |
| Graduate Resident | $232.50 |
| Graduate Non-Resident | $233.50 |
On-Campus Mandatory Fees
| Fee Description | Fee Per Credit Hour | Maximum Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Improvement. Funds are used to assist with deferred maintenance needs and future building improvements. | $12 | No maximum |
| Student Record. Funds are used to provide student records (i.e., enrollment verification documents). | $1 | No maximum |
| College Event. Funds are used to support college-sponsored events. | $13 | No maximum |
| Facilities. Funds are used to assist in paying the costs of operating and maintaining campus facilities. | $21.25 | $255 |
| Student Health. Enables Wayne State to provide students with general health care assistance and first aid. | $5.25 | $63 |
| Student Activity. Funds are designated for student activities, which are managed by student groups. The Student Senate distributes these funds annually. | $6.25 | $75 |
| Technology. Funds are used to maintain and upgrade the campus computer network. | $9.40 | No maximum |
Off-Campus Mandatory Fees
| Fee Description | Fee Per Credit Hour | Maximum Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Improvement. Funds are used to assist with deferred maintenance needs and future building improvements. | $12 | No maximum |
| Student Record. Funds are used to provide student records (i.e., enrollment verification documents). | $1 | No maximum |
| Technology. Funds are used to maintain and upgrade the campus computer network. | $9.40 | No maximum |
| Off Campus. Funds are used to offset costs of providing services to students taking classes off campus via face-to-face, distance learning, online, CD/video, etc. | $35 | No maximum |