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Tuition

2023-2024 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 16,574 16,574 32,902
Other*** 19,446 9,650 19,446
Total 36,202 26,224 52,348

Business Administration or Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts

Expenses Non-commuting Canadians* Commuting Canadians* International students**
Tuition 21,414 21,414 34,002
Other*** 19,446 9,650 19,446
Total 40,860 31,064 53,448

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences- Science Majors or Engineering

Expenses Non-commuting Canadians* Commuting Canadians* International students**
Tuition 16,574 16,574 32,902
Other*** 19,446 9,650 19,446
Total 36,020 26,224 52,348

Nursing

Expenses Non-commuting Canadians* Commuting Canadians* International students**
Tuition 21,389 21,389 35,640
Other*** 19,446 9,650 19,446
Total 40,835 31,039 55,086

Graduate tuition estimates

General

Expenses Non-commuting Canadians* Commuting Canadians* International students**
Tuition 13,891 13,891 26,675
Other*** 19,446 8,624 19,446
Total 33,337 22,515 46,121

Business, Engineering, Library, and Information Sciences

Expenses Non-commuting Canadians* Commuting Canadians* International students*
Tuition 15,851 15,851 30,077
Other*** 19,446 8,624 19,446
Total 35,297 24,475 49,523

Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts

Expenses Non-commuting Canadians* Commuting Canadians* International students*
Tuition 14,501 14,501 28,727
Other*** 19,446 8,624 19,446
Total 33,947 23,125 48,173

Nursing

Expenses Non-commuting Canadians* Commuting Canadians* International students**
Tuition 18,335 18,335 32,561
Other*** 19,446 8,624 19,446
Total 37,781 26,959 52,007

Medical School- MD Program - 1 Year Estimated

Expenses Non-commuting Canadians* Commuting Canadians* International students**
Tuition 68,204 68,204 68,204
Other*** 29,437 10,889 29,437
Total 97,641 79,093 97,641

Medical School- MD Program - 2 Year Estimate, Required for Admission

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

Expenses Non-commuting Canadians* Commuting Canadians* International students**
Tuition 137,280 137,280 137,280
Other*** 53,984 16,888 53,984
Total 191,264 154,468 191,264

School of Pharmacy- Doctor of Pharmacy Program

Expenses Non-commuting Canadians* Commuting Canadians* International students**
Tuition 42,655 42,655 42,655
Other*** 19,446 8,624 19,446
Total 62,101 51,279 62,101

Law School - JD Program

Expenses Non-commuting Canadians* Commuting Canadians* International students**
Tuition 37,950 37,950 41,388
Other*** 26,328 15,012 26,328
Total 64,278 52,962 67,716

Law School - LLM

Expenses Non-commuting Canadians* Commuting Canadians* International students**
Tuition 18,979 18,979 20,821
Other*** 26,328 15,012 26,328
Total 45,307 33,991 47,149

*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.