Wayne State College — tuition $5,760Wayne State College campus, Wayne, NE. Photo: Ammodramus, CC0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B
70/100
Affordability
C+
55/100
Resources
C+
57/100
Experience
B+
80/100
Prestige
D
31/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
4,807
Total Enrollment
56%
Graduation Rate
73%
Retention Rate
19.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$15,458
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Wayne State College ▼
5%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Wayne State College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$47,075
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$40,857
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$19,000
Median debt at graduation
52.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
25.8%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 40% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 24th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (NE wage index 0.94). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Wayne State College
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Wayne State College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $243,086
Avg rent near campus: $1,305/mo — vs ~$481/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 68787 (4.2% cap, Wayne)
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🏆 Where Wayne State College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~236 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person59%
Hybrid (Some Online)24%
Fully Online17%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)74%
25-64 (Adult)7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Wayne State College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Wayne State College?
Tuition at Wayne State College is
$5,760 for in-state students
and $5,760 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $15,458.
What is the graduation rate at Wayne State College?
The graduation rate at Wayne State College is 56%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Wayne State College a good school?
Wayne State College has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Wayne State College?
Wayne State College has a total enrollment of 4,807 students.
Most students (74%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Wayne State College?
Yes! Approximately 5% of students at Wayne State College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 236 students who need rental housing near campus.
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