Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Student to faculty ratio	22 to 1
Students retention rate	64%
On-time graduation rate	10%

Located in Detroit, Michigan, WCCCD is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Wayne County Community College District is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Wayne County Community College District is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at WCCCD is reported to be 10%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Michigan state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 48% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 64% at WCCCD suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,263

Cost of attendance at Wayne County Community College District in 2022 for students from Michigan.

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Michigan's average	$11,680
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$3,998

Cost of attendance at Wayne County Community College District in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

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Michigan's average	$20,120
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 69 of freshman students at Wayne County Community College District received on average $6,625 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,625

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	114	65%	$5,368	$612,003
Other Federal Grant	114	65%	$5,940	$677,168
State Grant/Scholarships	37	21%	$2,765	$102,317
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	10	6%	$2,209	$22,089
Total Grant & Scholarships	121	69%	$6,625	$801,574

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wayne County Community College District students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Wayne County Community College District students is 10.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 13.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 5.8%.

10.0%

African American 10.1% 33 students
white 11.1% 7 students
unknown 9.5% 12 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Wayne County Community College District provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Wayne County Community College District offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training

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