Tuition

2022-2023 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 18,416 18,416 36,446
Other*** 20,425 10,932 20,425
Total 38,841 29,348 56,871

Business Administration or Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts

Expenses Non-commuting Canadians* Commuting Canadians* International students**
Tuition 19,751 19,751 37,660
Other*** 20,425 10,932 20,425
Total 40,176 30,683 58,085

College of Liberal Arts & Sciences- Science Majors or Engineering

Expenses Non-commuting Canadians* Commuting Canadians* International students**
Tuition 18,681 18,681 36,687
Other*** 20,425 10,932 20,425
Total 39,106 29,613 57,112

Nursing

Expenses Non-commuting Canadians* Commuting Canadians* International students**
Tuition 21,741 21,741 39,469
Other*** 20,425 10,932 20,425
Total 42,166 32,673 59,894

Graduate tuition estimates

General

Expenses Non-commuting Canadians* Commuting Canadians* International students**
Tuition 13,421 13,421 27,166
Other*** 20,380 9,988 20,380
Total 33,801 23,409 47,546

Business, Engineering, Library, and Information Sciences

Expenses Non-commuting Canadians* Commuting Canadians* International students*
Tuition 15,315 15,315 29,060
Other*** 20,380 9,988 20,380
Total 35,695 25,303 49,440

Fine, Performing, and Communication Arts

Expenses Non-commuting Canadians* Commuting Canadians* International students*
Tuition 14,011 14,011 27,755
Other*** 20,380 9,988 20,380
Total 34,391 23,999 48,135

Nursing

Expenses Non-commuting Canadians* Commuting Canadians* International students**
Tuition 17,715 17,715 31,460
Other*** 20,380 9,988 20,380
Total 38,095 27,703 51,840

Medical School- MD Program

Expenses Non-commuting Canadians* Commuting Canadians* International students**
Tuition 64,085 64,085 64,085
Other*** 30,462 11,916 30,462
Total 94,547 76,001 94,547

School of Pharmacy- Doctor of Pharmacy Program

Expenses Non-commuting Canadians* Commuting Canadians* International students**
Tuition 41,213 41,213 41,213
Other*** 20,380 9,988 20,380
Total 61,593 51,201 61,593

Law School- JD Program

Expenses Non-commuting Canadians* Commuting Canadians* International students**
Tuition 36,942 36,942 36,942
Other*** 27,426 11,118 27,426
Total 64,368 48,060 64,368

Law School- LLM Program

(Based on 4 credit hours per semester. See the Law School's Cost of Attendance page.)

Expenses Non-commuting Canadians* Commuting Canadians* International students**
Tuition 18,337 18,337 20,117
Other*** 26,426 10,117 26,426
Total 44,763 28,454 46,543

*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.

Health insurance is mandatory. You must purchase insurance prior to registration unless you qualify for a waiver by providing documentation of comparable coverage and completing the appropriate waiver form. You should also be prepared to meet increasing costs, due to inflation and other fluctuating economic conditions on a continuing basis.

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.