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
2021-22 Cost Information
Undergraduate Tuition Rates
| Residency/Location | Tuition Per Credit Hour (Fall, Spring, and Summer) |
|---|---|
| Nebraska resident / Nebraska Access Program* | $186 |
| Non-resident / Full rate** | $187 |
*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.
**Undergraduate, non-resident students who do not qualify for the Nebraska Access Program are subject to an additional $1 per credit hour for the One Rate Waiver.
Graduate Tuition Rates
| Residency | Tuition Per Credit Hour (Fall, Spring, and Summer) |
|---|---|
| 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 (Fall, Spring, and Summer) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Note: Online rates are inclusive of tuition and fees. Tuition scholarships will be credited equal to the value of the current resident undergraduate tuition rate per credit hour.
Wayne State College at South Sioux City (College Center)
| Level | Tuition Per Credit Hour (Fall, Spring, and Summer) |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Resident | $186 |
| Undergraduate Non-Resident | $187 |
| Graduate Resident | $232.50 |
| Graduate Non-Resident | $233.50 |
Undergraduate, non-resident students who do not qualify for the Nebraska Access Program are subject to an additional $1 per credit hour for the One Rate Waiver.
On-Campus Mandatory Fees
| Fee Description | Fee Per Credit Hour (Fall, Spring, and Summer) | 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 (N/A for Summer) | 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 (N/A for Summer) | $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 (Fall, Spring, and Summer) | 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 |