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Wayne State College, also known as WSC, is a public, four-year college located in Wayne, Nebraska, United States. It was established in 1910 as a State Normal School. WSC is part of the Nebraska State College System. The college offers 90 different programs of study through the following academic schools:
WSC’s athletics department fields several men’s and women’s sports teams which participate in a wide variety of sports. The college is a member of the NAA and the NCAA Division II and competes in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Their sports teams are nicknamed the Wild Cats. The Wild Cats participate in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, and golf.
The main campus of Wayne State College is in Wayne, NE (a self-contained town). The school is a public school. Wayne State College offers degrees up to the Post-Master's certificate.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to education and teaching.
Wayne State College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007, Wayne State College had 3,527 enrolled students.
The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference for major sports.
Wayne State College offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Wayne State College is a comprehensive institution of higher education dedicated to freedom of inquiry, excellence in teaching and learning, and regional service and development. Offering affordable undergraduate and graduate programs, the College prepares students for careers, advanced study, and civic involvement. The College is committed to faculty-staff-student interaction, public service, and diversity within a friendly and collegial campus community."
More complete details are provided below.
Wayne State College
1111 Main St
Wayne, NE 68787
General Phone: (402) 375-7000
http://www.wsc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 318 | curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, college student counseling, physical education teaching, school counseling, superintendency and administration, social science teaching, English teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 128 | business management |
| Science | 51 | biology, chemistry |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 47 | health and fitness, sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 42 | criminal justice and safety |
| Liberal Arts | 38 | English, geography, sociology, Spanish language, history, social services, political science, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 36 | counseling psychology, psychology |
| Media | 34 | communication studies, mass communication |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 19 | information science, computer and info science |
| Family And Social Work | 17 | child care provider, family and human sciences |
| Engineering Technician | 16 | industrial production tech |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Design | 5 | graphic design |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Wayne State College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 546 | 53 |
| Master's degree | 204 | 11 |
| Post-master's certificate | 11 | 1 |
In 2007, Wayne State College had a total enrollment of 3,527 students (2,977 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 65% |
| Graduate | 35% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 88% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 80% |
| Iowa | 13% |
| South Dakota | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 75 % |
| Part-Time | 20 % |
Wayne State College offers campus housing for 1,566 of its 2,977 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Wayne, Nebraska for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Nebraska Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,322 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,622 |
| Room and board | $ 4,780 |
| Room charge | $ 2,280 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,520 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,098 |
Financial Aid:
Wayne State College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 256600)
Wayne State College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 52 | 34 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 36 | $66,479 | 23 | $68,036 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 16 | $56,483 | 12 | $53,544 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $44,677 | 10 | $43,773 |
| Instructor | academic year | 8 | $37,637 | 14 | $35,182 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 72 | $57,419 | 60 | $52,894 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Basketball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Track | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 129 | 74 | 203 |
| Football | 76 | 0 | 76 |
| Track | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 51 | 57 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
College Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Drama and Dance Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Geography Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Psychology Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
Student Counseling and Personnel Services, Other
Superintendency and Educational System Administration
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Geography
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wayne State College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in media (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in science (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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