Wayne State University
Former names | List
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| Motto | "Industry, Intelligence, Integrity" |
| Type | Public research university |
| Established | 1868 |
| Accreditation | HLC |
| Endowment | $507 million (2023) |
| President | Kimberly Andrews Espy |
| Provost | Laurie Lauzon Clabo |
Academic staff | 2,320 |
Administrative staff | 5,348 |
| Students | 23,964 (2024) |
| Undergraduates | 16,173 (2024) |
| Postgraduates | 7,791 (2024) |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Large city, 203 acres (0.82 km2) |
| Other campuses | |
| Newspaper | The South End |
| Colors | Green and gold |
| Nickname | Warriors |
Sporting affiliations |
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| Mascot | "W" the Warrior |
| Website | wayne |
Wayne State University (WSU) is a public research university in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Founded in 1868, Wayne State consists of 13 schools and colleges offering approximately 375 programs. It is Michigan's third-largest university with nearly 24,000 graduate and undergraduate students. Wayne State University, along with the University of Michigan and Michigan State University, compose the University Research Corridor of Michigan. Wayne State is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".
Wayne State's main campus comprises 203 acres linking more than 100 education and research buildings. It also has three satellite campuses in Macomb and Wayne counties. The Wayne State Warriors compete in the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC).