- A set registration fee is charged each semester. After priority registration ends and before classes begin there is an additional $35 late registration fee (initial registration only). The late registration fee increases to $70 after the start of classes (applies to initial registration only). Please refer to the Academic and Registration Calendar for specific tuition cancellation dates.
- Some of your courses may have special fees which must be paid in addition to tuition. You can cancel the fee if you officially drop the course within the tuition cancellation period. For more information, contact the department offering the course.
- This fee helps to maintain, upgrade and replace student computing and technology resources on campus. A small portion is also used to fund and enhance on-campus activities, including athletics. Your Student Service Fee will be assessed according to your credit hours; refer to the tuition and fee chart for the current semester's rate.
- $250 for new undergraduate freshman and transfer students. This fee covers the cost of orientation, graduation, and commencement.
Payment Methods
Numerous alternatives for tuition and fee payments are provided for students' convenience. Please refer to the Student Accounts Receivable Office website for complete details.
Wayne State University's tuition assistance programs
WSU's value-based tuition structure is already competitive among top-ranked schools, and with our commitment to accessibility, we offer many paths to further lower your college expenses. Our equity programs, tuition discounts, and other benefits are available for a majority of incoming students.
Tuition Equity Program: in-state tuition
Wondering if you qualify for in-state tuition at WSU? There are three ways to establish eligibility:1. Residence in the state of Michigan
If you have established residency in the state of Michigan for purposes that are unrelated to education and have been in the state for more than six months prior to the start of a term, you may qualify for in-state tuition on the basis of Michigan residence.
2. Attendance at a Michigan high school
If you graduated from a Michigan high school (or earned a GED) after having attended for at least three years and enrolling at WSU within 28 months after graduation or GED completion, you are eligible for in-state tuition. You don't need to be a legal resident of Michigan or a citizen of the United States to qualify for in-state tuition on this basis.
3. Military service status
If you are serving in the U.S. military and stationed in Michigan, you and your dependents are eligible for in-state tuition. Veterans and their dependents also are eligible for in-state tuition. Beginning fall 2018, students in active military service receive a 50% tuition discount. Please contact the Office of Military and Veterans Academic Excellence
Policy details
Current rules and regulations regarding the in-state tuition policy can be found in the Undergraduate Bulletin. Rules and regulations are subject to change without notice by action of the Board of Governors. The university reserves the right to correct errors in a student's classification at any time.
Challenging in-state classification
Your admission letter indicates your residency classification. If it is incorrect, contact the Office of Admissions for reconsideration before registering for classes:
Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Office of Graduate Admissions After enrolling, you may challenge the initial classification made by the Office of Admissions by filing an Application for Residence Classification (PDF). See the form for deadlines and directions. Applications received after the deadline will be considered for the following term. Contact Exceptions and Special Programs (ESP) at ESP@wayne.edu with questions.
Great Lakes Tuition Policy - undergraduate students only
Undergraduate students who are residents of a state or province bordering a Great Lake will enjoy an award that reduces the out-of-state tuition rate. Great Lakes Award recipients will receive the benefit of the Michigan resident tuition rate plus 10 percent. Degree-seeking students from Illinois, Indiana, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin or Ontario are eligible to receive this award.
Good Neighbor Non-Resident Tuition Waiver
Graduate/professional students who are residents of Fulton, Lucas, Ottawa and Williams counties in Ohio, or residents of Ontario, Canada who enroll at Wayne State University in eligible academic programs are assessed the equivalent of resident tuition rates. Academic programs which are excluded from this benefit are the School of Medicine MD program and the Doctor of Pharmacy program in the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.
- Sept. 30 for the fall semester and the medical year semester
- Jan. 31 for the winter semester
- July 31 for the spring/summer semester
Deadlines falling on weekends will be extended to the next business day. Applications received after these dates will be processed for the following semester. Please contact Records and Registration at 313-577-8193 for additional information.
Active Military Student Discount
Wayne State has a proven commitment to providing high-quality, comprehensive support to active duty students and veterans through the Office of Military and Veterans Academic Excellence. Individuals in any state on active duty in any component of the U.S. Armed Forces, including Reserves and National Guard, on or before the first day of classes will receive a 50 percent tuition discountthe most expansive tuition benefit program for currently serving military personal students offered by any four-year institution in Michigan.
Reduced tuition for senior citizens (excludes law, M.D. and Pharm.D. programs)
If you are aged 60 or older, you're entitled to a 75 percent reduction of the regular tuition rate. Registration and student services fees as well as any additional class-related fees are not included in the senior citizen discount.
Submit proof of age (e.g., copy of Michigan driver's license or birth certificate) by mailing it to:
Records and Registration
5057 Woodward, 5th Floor
Detroit, MI 48202
Documents can also be faxed to 313-577-7870 with name and ID number included. You may also email your request and documentation to esp@wayne.edu.
University employee and dependent tuition benefits
WSU offers robust tuition benefits to our employees and their dependents. Review our Total Compensation and Wellness guide for more tuition benefit information. You will need to be admitted to the university in order to register for classes. Please visit the Admissions website for more information
Dropping classes and tuition cancellation
Generally speaking, you can adjust your classes through the last day for tuition cancellation through the Registration Portal. If your account has a hold or you need help dropping the class, email your request, including all applicable class information, from your Wayne State account to registration@wayne.edu. Make sure you check the Class Details panel for your specific class for the exact deadlines for dropping a class: How to Read the Class Details Panel
Once cancelled, course funds will be credited to your account. If this results in an overpayment, you can request a refund from Student Accounts Receivable by calling 313-577-2100. However, if the credit does not cover the outstanding balance, you'll still pay for the remainder in accordance with the billing and payment dates.
If you're receiving financial aid, you should contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at 313-577-2100 or studentservice@wayne.edu to determine how dropping a class might affect your financial aid package.
If you no longer wish to be enrolled in a class after the tuition cancellation deadline, you will need to withdraw through Academica. You are responsible for tuition on withdrawn classes. Additionally, once the semester ends, you cannot drop a class for which you have already earned a grade.
- Classes meeting fewer than four weeks: Students who officially withdraw from scheduled classes before the first day of classes are entitled to a 100 percent tuition cancellation and no refund thereafter.
- Classes meeting four to eight weeks: Students who officially withdraw from scheduled classes before the second week of classes are entitled to a 100 percent tuition cancellation and no refund 0% thereafter.
- Classes meeting nine to 15 weeks: Students who officially withdraw from scheduled classes before the 3rdthird week of classes are entitled to a 100 percent tuition cancellation and no refund thereafter.
- Classes meeting 16-27 weeks: Students who officially withdraw from scheduled classes before the fourth week of classes are entitled to a 100 percent tuition cancellation and no refund thereafter.
- Classes meeting 28 or more weeks: Students who officially withdraw from scheduled classes before the seventh week of classes are entitled to a 100 percent tuition cancellation and no refund thereafter.
- Winter semester - July 1
- Spring/summer semester - Nov. 1
- Fall semesterTerm - March 1
If the deadline falls on a weekend, it will be extended to the next business day. Applications must be received by the filing deadline; exceptions are not granted. Please contact Records and Registration at 313-577-8193 for additional information.
Financial aid recipients should contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at 313-577-2100 or studentservice@wayne.edu before submitting an application to determine the effect of this action upon their financial aid.
Delinquent prior semester term balances
You must pay off your prior semester balance in order to maintain your course registrations for a new semester. Prior term balances must be paid in full by the last day of the semester for which the balance is due in cash, certified check, or money orderpersonal checks are not accepted.
By completing registration for a semester, students become financially responsible for payment of all applicable fees by the published due date(s). Payments not received by the due date(s) are subject to collection, attorney and litigation costs. Students are encouraged to familiarize themselves with their electronic bill (eBill) and billing and payment dates. Additionally, accounts must be current to maintain enrollment eligibility and to receive official university documents and services. If you require additional information, please contact the Student Accounts Receivable Office website or at 313-577-2100.
Please refer to the Office of the Bursar for Late payment fee information and assessment schedule. A complete list of billing and payment due dates is posted on the Cashier's Office website under Billing and payment dates.
Other estimated expenses
2024 - 2025 academic year estimates - The following are estimated costs for a first-year undergraduate attending full-time in the fall and winter semesters. More information about the cost of attendance can be found on the Financial Aid website. Your estimated costs can be viewed in the Financial Aid Portal in Academica.
Books, supplies, materials & equipment: $1,316 estimated costs for a full-time student for two semesters.
Housing and food: $11,956 living in Ghafari Hall in a double with the unlimited meal plan. Other housing and meal plan options are available.
Transportation: $1,786 estimated costs which include parking and trips home if you are a full-time student living on campus and bringing a car to campus. Students not residing on campus should estimate their living and transportation costs on an individual basis.
Personal Expenses: $2,448 estimated amount that a full-time student may choose to spend on personal needs for two semesters.
Loan fees: Students who borrow federal student loans may incur a loan fee of $80, which is deducted from your loan prior to disbursement.
