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
2022-23 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** | $186 |
*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.
On-Campus 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 | $186 |
| 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 Fees
| Fee Description | Fee Per Credit Hour (Fall, Spring, and Summer) | Maximum Fee |
|---|---|---|
| College Support Fee. Includes capital improvement fee, event fee, facilities fee, and technology fee. | $58.95 | No maximum |
| Student Health. Enables Wayne State to provide students with general health care assistance and first aid. | $6.30 | No maximum |
| 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 |
Off-Campus Fees
| Fee Description | Fee Per Credit Hour (Fall, Spring, and Summer) | Maximum Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Extended Campus Fee. Includes extended/off-campus fee, capital improvement fee, event fee, and technology fee. | $58.35 | No maximum |