Wayne County Community College District: Review & Facts

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Wayne County Community College District is a large two-year, public school with 12,220 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1967 and is one of the 10 schools and colleges located in Detroit, Michigan.

Academic Offerings

At Wayne County Community College District you can get your 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
57
Wayne County Community College District follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 57 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Nursing, Computer Science, Medical, and Trucking. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Wayne County Community College District is relatively low at 62% (way below Michigan average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
62%
Bad
The graduation rate at Wayne County Community College District is very low - 13%. About 10% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Wayne County Community College District is reasonable - 25:1. Learn more regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is very low, about $3,600 per year. The additional fees at Wayne County Community College District beyond tuition are nearly $500; this totals $4,100 a year.

Read the details about Wayne County Community College District additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Wayne County Community College District is $10.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Wayne County Community College District and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (313) 496-2600 or check Wayne County Community College District Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
B
Dicey
Wayne County Community College District offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Wayne County Community College District, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
Presently there is no on-campus housing at Wayne County Community College District.

Based on the college crime numbers, Wayne County Community College District appears to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Wayne County Community College District Location and Address

Postal Address:
Wayne County Community College District
801 W. Fort Street
Detroit, Michigan
48226, USA
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