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Undergraduate Admissions

Investing in your education at the right college is one of the most important decisions you can make - and there are lots of reasons to choose Wayne State.

Become a wildcat

A smart choice

We offer a wide variety of strong academic programs, have a high job placement rate after graduation, and provide excellent academic and personal support services to assist you on your journey. What's more, it all comes at a manageable price. That's why Wayne State College is a first-choice college for many students.

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Find your major.

What you study in college will lead you on your career journey. With more than 130 career pathways, Wayne State offers a wide variety of academic programs to choose from.

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Visit campus.

We invite you to come experience what makes us unique. Tour campus and meet the faculty, while seeing the place you'll call "home" for the next four years.

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Contact us.

Let's get to know each other! Tell us about yourself, learn more about Wayne State College, and discover what we have to offer. Find out how it's the right fit for you.

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Explore life at Wayne State College

Carter Ossian says he chose Wayne State because it reminded him of the close-knit environment that he experienced growing up in his hometown, which has made it very easy to make friends. It’s easy to find a support group that's going to help motivate you to be successful, he says, and the small student-to-faculty ratio has provided him with a more personalized education. He also enjoys the diverse dining options, job opportunities on campus for students, and WSC’s outstanding recreational services.

 

Explore life at Wayne State College

Carter Ossian says he chose Wayne State because it reminded him of the close-knit environment that he experienced growing up in his hometown, which has made it very easy to make friends. It’s easy to find a support group that's going to help motivate you to be successful, he says, and the small student-to-faculty ratio has provided him with a more personalized education. He also enjoys the diverse dining options, job opportunities on campus for students, and WSC’s outstanding recreational services.

Paying for College

Most Affordable College in Nebraska

- College Affordability Guide, 2024

Wayne State is considered the most affordable four-year college or university in Nebraska. With same rates for in- and out-of-state students, our tuition guarantee, and our generous scholarship packages, it is clear to see how WSC earned the title. In fact, the average remaining annual cost of attendance for undergraduate students in 2024-25 was $2,268, after financial aid and scholarships.

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Find Your Community

Your home away from home

Whatever your interests, you'll have lots of opportunities to meet other people and get involved at Wayne State. Wayne is a place where you'll make lifelong friends - a place that you can call "home." Learn more about what it's like to be on Wayne State's campus:

  • Get involved - You'll find there's no shortage of clubs, sports, or weekly activities on campus that allow for everyone to get involved.
  • Housing - Our residence halls are more than a place to rest your head at night. They're the place you'll make lifelong friends and unforgettable memories.
  • Dining - Wayne State offers three dining locations on campus. We even have a student food pantry for those in need of assistance, so you'll never go hungry.

Life on campus

WSC students at Einstein Bagel Bros. in the library

Contact Us

Meet the admission reps

Get in touch

Office of Admissions
Hahn Administration, Room 303
Phone: 866-972-2287
Email: [email protected]

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