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This year at Wayne County Community College District, we project that on average students will pay $6,535, while the advertised price of attendance is $17,735. That’s a difference of $11,200.
| Year | Net in-state price at Wayne County Community College District | In-state sticker price at Wayne County Community College District | Out-of-state sticker price at Wayne County Community College District |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $6,535 | $17,735 | $18,463 |
| 24-25 | $6,345 | $17,219 | $17,951 |
| 23-24 | $6,160 | $16,719 | $17,453 |
| 22-23 | $5,901 | $16,015 | $16,750 |
| 21-22 | $5,354 | $14,749 | $15,484 |
| 20-21 | $3,709 | $13,499 | $14,234 |
| 19-20 | $4,776 | $13,499 | $14,234 |
| 18-19 | $5,012 | $13,195 | $13,930 |
| 17-18 | $4,939 | $12,847 | $13,582 |
| 16-17 | $5,464 | $12,847 | $13,582 |
| 15-16 | $5,372 | $12,406 | $13,133 |
| 14-15 | $5,337 | $12,258 | $12,978 |
| 13-14 | $5,701 | $12,088 | $12,808 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Wayne County Community College District this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $13,999, while students with incomes between $30K and $48K will pay around $5,262. That's a difference of $8,737.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Wayne County Community College District |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $6,177 |
| $30K-$48K | $5,262 |
| $48K-$75K | $7,664 |
| $75K-$110K | $10,761 |
| >$110K | $13,999 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Wayne County Community College District, over the last five years 13% of students earned their associate’s degree within four years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Wayne County Community College District.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Wayne County Community College District | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0% | 24% |
| Asian | 33% | 38% |
| Black | 14% | 26% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 34% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 21% |
| White | 13% | 41% |
| Multiple races | 14% | 29% |
| Unknown race | 6% | 29% |
Student retention, or how often students return to continue their degree after completing their first year, is another helpful indicator. Over the last five years, at Wayne County Community College District, about 54% of full-time students returned the following fall to continue their degree.
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Wayne County Community College District has 18,704 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of public, 2-year schools.
About 66% of students are female.
And about 67% of students are black.