Admission & test scores

Wayne State University SAT scores and acceptance rate

Admitted students scored 1060–1270 on the SAT, with an ACT midpoint of 25. Wayne State University admits 81% of applicants — largely open. 83% of first-year students return for a second year.

SAT range1060–1270middle half of admits
ACT midpoint25admitted students
Acceptance rate81%largely open
First-year retention83%return for year two

Reading the score band These are the scores admitted students had — not a cut-off.

25th percentile
1060
Average
1156
75th percentile
1270

A quarter of admitted students scored below 1060 and a quarter above 1270. Being under the lower figure does not rule you out — it means the rest of the application has to carry more weight — and being above the upper one does not secure a place at a selective university. This intake sits inside a student body of about 15,587.

Universities with similar scores Useful for building a realistic application list.

UniversityAvg SATACTAcceptanceIn-state tuition
Nova Southeastern University Fort Lauderdale, Florida 1157 25 73% $38,700
Western Carolina University Cullowhee, North Carolina 1157 22 82% $4,630
University of North Florida Jacksonville, Florida 1153 23 53% $6,389
Regent University Virginia Beach, Virginia 1153 26 38% $21,650
University of New Haven West Haven, Connecticut 1160 27 60% $47,332
Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, Connecticut 1160 — 83% $13,928

Getting in is the first question, not the last

Admission data says nothing about what the degree costs or returns. Before accepting an offer, read the net price for your family's income and the earnings of previous graduates — a place at a selective university financed with heavy borrowing can be a worse outcome than a place at a less selective one that costs little.

Wayne State University admission: common questions

What SAT score do you need for Wayne State University?
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1060 and 1270 on the SAT, with an average of 1156. A score inside that band is competitive; below it you would be relying on the rest of the application.
What ACT score does Wayne State University require?
The ACT midpoint of admitted students is 25.
How hard is it to get into Wayne State University?
Wayne State University admits 81% of applicants, which is largely open. Of those who enrol, 83% return for a second year.
Does Wayne State University require SAT or ACT scores?
This page reports what admitted students scored, not what the university requires. Many US universities went test-optional and have not returned to a requirement — always check the admissions page before deciding to skip a test.
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Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard — SAT/ACT scores of admitted students, acceptance rate and first-year retention as most recently published. Scores describe past intakes and are not an entry requirement.