PublicTownWayne State College
WSC
Wayne, Nebraska 68787
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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Wayne State College is a public town institution in Wayne, Nebraska. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A mid-sized campus of 3K undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,075 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,108.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Wayne State College was preceded by the Nebraska Normal College, which opened on November 21, 1891.
- •Pile died in 1909, and control of the college was transferred to his son, Fred M.
- •The college added the Wayne Teachers College in 1921.
- •In 1933, during the Great Depression in the United States, Wayne State had laid-off half of its staff due to a funding crisis.
- •In 1949, the Nebraska State Legislature changed the name of the college to the Wayne State Teacher's College after the name had been used unofficially years prior.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
62.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
-4.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,240
Programs (40)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
73%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
20
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NE state average