2024-2025 Academic year tuition estimates

Your exact tuition as an international student will vary depending on a variety of factors, including your academic level (undergraduate or graduate), your program of study, the number of credits you enroll in each semester, and additional fees related to your courses (such as lab fees for sciences classes). For more information about tuition and fees, please refer to the Tuition and Fee Chart for the appropriate academic year. You can also use the Tuition and Fee Calculator to estimate your tuition costs. Enter the number of credit hours you plan to take; choose "out of state" for your status; then select your academic program from the drop-down menu.

Tuition bills are generated after you register for classes. You may not receive your tuition bill immediately, so be sure to check the eBill posting schedule to determine how soon you should expect your bill after registering for classes.

International students are required by Department of Homeland Security regulations to be enrolled as a full-time student. Wayne State University defines full-time as at least 12 credit hours each term for undergraduate students and at least 8 credit hours each term for graduate students. Many international students take courses throughout the calendar year to complete their programs more quickly. It is important to take into account the total cost in planning for financial support. See the Office of the Registrar's, Tuition and Fees page for up to date tuition and fee information. Tuition charges are subject to change by the Wayne State Board of Governors.

The tuition estimates provided below are calculated based on 30 credits per year for undergraduate students and 16 credits per year for graduate students. These are general estimates and are not intended to reflect your exact tuition cost.

Undergraduate tuition estimates

General

Expenses	Non-commuting Canadians*	Commuting Canadians*	International students**
Tuition	17,320	17,320	34,383
Other***	19,637	12,913	19,637
Total	36,957	30,233	54,020

Business Administration or Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts

Expenses	Non-commuting Canadians*	Commuting Canadians*	International students**
Tuition	18,584	18,584	35,352
Other***	19,637	12,913	19,637
Total	38,221	31,497	55,169

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences - Science Majors

Expenses	Non-commuting Canadians*	Commuting Canadians*	International students**
Tuition	17,571	17,571	34,611
Other***	19,637	12,913	19,637
Total	38,208	30,484	54,248

Engineering

Expenses	Non-commuting Canadians*	Commuting Canadians*	International students**
Tuition	18,423	18,423	35,686
Other***	19,637	12,913	19,637
Total	38,060	31,336	55,323

Nursing

Expenses	Non-commuting Canadians*	Commuting Canadians*	International students**
Tuition	20,467	20,467	37,244
Other***	19,637	12,913	19,637
Total	40,104	33,380	56,881

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Graduate tuition estimates

General

Expenses	Non-commuting Canadians*	Commuting Canadians*	International students**
Tuition	14,516	14,516	29,382
Other***	21,923	12,391	21,923
Total	36,439	26,907	51,305

Business, Engineering, Library, and Information Sciences

Expenses	Non-commuting Canadians*	Commuting Canadians*	International students*
Tuition	16,564	16,564	31,430
Other***	21,923	12,391	21,923
Total	38,487	28,955	53,353

Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts

Expenses	Non-commuting Canadians*	Commuting Canadians*	International students*
Tuition	15,154	15,154	30,020
Other***	21,923	12,391	21,923
Total	37,077	27,545	51,943

Nursing

Expenses	Non-commuting Canadians*	Commuting Canadians*	International students**
Tuition	19,160	19,160	34,026
Other***	21,923	12,391	21,923
Total	41,083	31,551	55,949

Medical School- MD program

The estimated total cost of attendance in the School of Medicine can be viewed here. 

School of Medicine MD program - 2 years of funding required for admission, plus written plan for years 3 and 4

Admitted Wayne State University School of Medicine students are required to view, agree to and submit a WSU SOM-specific financial statement of support packet that illustrates official funding for the first two years of the program (with bank statement) and, additionally, a written funding plan for years three and four. Students are required to send completed forms and relevant documents outlined in it to mdadmissions@wayne.edu, along with a copy of your passport. Upon verification of the WSU SOM financial statements, the WSU SOM will forward approved documentation to OISS for I-20 processing.

For more information see: Transition to Medical School, International Students (pdf)

Expenses	Non-commuting Canadians*	Commuting Canadians*	International students**
Tuition	133,996	133,996	133,996
Other***	62,959	34,385	62,959
Total	196,955	168,381	196,955

School of Pharmacy- Doctor of Pharmacy Program

Expenses	Non-commuting Canadians*	Commuting Canadians*	International students**
Tuition	44,874	44,874	44,874
Other***	21,923	12,391	21,923
Total	66,797	57,265	66,797

Law School - JD Program

Expenses	Non-commuting Canadians*	Commuting Canadians*	International students**
Tuition	36,709	36,709	42,836
Other***	26,543	15,721	26,543
Total	63,252	52,430	69,379

Law School - LLM

Expenses	Non-commuting Canadians*	Commuting Canadians*	International students**
Tuition	19,817	19,817	21,757
Other***	26,543	16,515	26,543
Total	46,360	36,332	48,301

*Canadians: Covered by the Great Lakes Tuition Policy or Good Neighbor Tuition Waiver

**International students: All International students including Canadians not covered by the Great Lakes Tuition Policy or Good Neighbor Tuition Waiver

***Other: Includes estimated charges for books, room and board, health insurance, and other miscellaneous expenses. Health insurance is not included in the Commuting Canadian estimate as they are eligible for OHIP coverage.

For other Graduate Pharmacy and Health Sciences Tuition go to this website: https://cphs.wayne.edu/students/tuition.php

Dependent I-20 Requirements: Add $6,000 for the first dependent and $4,800 for each additional dependent. Commuting Canadian I-20s are issued for the student only, and cannot include dependents.