What division is Wayne State?

Wayne State competes at the NCAA Division II level in the GLIAC.

What GPA do you need for Wayne State?

The average GPA at Wayne State is 3.2. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Wayne State?

Wayne State has an enrollment of approximately 15,587 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Wayne State?

Wayne State has an acceptance rate of 81%.

How do I get recruited to play at Wayne State?

To get recruited at Wayne State, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Wayne State's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Wayne State

Detroit, MID-IIGLIAC

AANAPISIVisit athletics site

NCAA Division II

Division

15,587

Enrollment

3.2

Avg GPA

81%

Acceptance

58%

Graduation

83%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.2+ GPA bar. Solid retention.

Wayne State is a NCAA Division II program in the GLIAC, located in Detroit, MI. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Wayne State, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions. AANAPISI designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.2

Graduation

58%

Acceptance

81%

Student:Faculty

14:1

Avg SAT

1,147

Retention

83%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Cold

Median Earnings

$45,207

Coaching Staff150 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Wayne State Athletics

Wayne State is a NCAA Division II athletic program located in Detroit, MI, competing in the GLIAC. With an enrollment of 15,587 students, Wayne State offers a large campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Wayne State with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Wayne State is 3.2. The school maintains a 58% graduation rate.

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