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The main campus of Wayne State College is in Wayne, Nebraska (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 2005, Wayne State College had 3,322 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 takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
The school 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
Admissions Phone: (402) 375-7234
Financial Aid Phone: (402) 375-7230
http://www.wsc.edu
Wayne State College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 346 | curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, college student counseling, superintendency and administration, math teaching, secondary school administration, school counseling, ... |
| Business And Management | 144 | business management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 51 | counseling psychology, psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 43 | sports and fitness management, health and fitness, athletic trainer |
| Science | 36 | biology, chemistry |
| Liberal Arts | 33 | English, political science, social services, geography, sociology, history, Spanish language, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 30 | criminal justice and safety |
| Media | 22 | communication studies, mass communication |
| Family And Social Work | 22 | family and human sciences, child care provider |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 17 | information science, computer and info science |
| Design | 13 | graphic design |
| Engineering Technician | 10 | industrial production tech |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Music | 2 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Wayne State College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 552 | 49 |
| Master's degree | 221 | 20 |
| Post-master's certificate | 10 | 1 |
In 2005, Wayne State College had a total enrollment of 3,322 students (2,821 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 64% |
| Graduate | 36% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 84% |
| Iowa | 12% |
| South Dakota | 2% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Wayne State College offers campus housing for 1,587 of its 2,821 (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.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Admissions Phone Number: (402) 375-7234
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,803 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,735 |
| Room and board | $ 4,380 |
| Room charge | $ 2,080 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,220 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,967 |
Financial Aid:
Wayne State College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 256600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (402) 375-7230
Wayne State College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 51 | 37 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 14 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 28 | $61,948 | 23 | $60,639 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $50,106 | 14 | $49,052 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $40,812 | 9 | $42,454 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $33,158 | 12 | $31,940 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 68 | $51,983 | 59 | $48,796 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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 (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 125 | 72 | 197 |
| Football | 68 | 0 | 68 |
| Basketball | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| Track | 14 | 13 | 27 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 4 | 47 | 51 |
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
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
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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
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 5% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of students from other states (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing 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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