Current and prospective students: Please complete your 2024-25 FAFSA as soon as possible. Visit the Federal Student Aid website to get started.
Wayne State College Nebraska
2024 New Student Registration
New Student Registration (NSR) is a program for new students who are ready to enroll in classes beginning Fall 2024. Register for classes and learn more about life at WSC.
Join the Career Scholars Program
Designed to help strengthen the future workforce of Nebraska, the Career Scholars Program features several benefits, including a generous scholarship package and paid experience during your senior year. Apply by May 1.
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Our Tuition Guarantee
The state college Tuition Guarantee ensures Pell-qualified students can attend Wayne State College tuition-free.
Become a Wildcat!
Wayne State College has the programs you want at prices you can afford. We're nationally-ranked for academic excellence and consistently rated as being more affordable than other four-year colleges and universities in Nebraska. Explore our programs, tour our campus, and join the Wildcats!
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Application is easy, and it's free. Whether you're a first-time student, graduate student, transfer student, or international student, there's no cost to apply - ever.
Visit Us
The best way to see if we're right for you is to visit. We offer several visit options for students and parents alike, including our virtual visit experience.
Explore Costs
We're rated as the most affordable four-year college in the region. We also provide generous financial aid and scholarships to defray your remaining costs.
Why I Chose Wayne State
Wayne State is a public college in Nebraska that has received several accolades for its academic excellence and successful graduate outcomes. Students choose to earn their degree at WSC for a variety of reasons. Not only do we offer top-notch programs, we're also rated as the most affordable of other universities and four-year colleges in Nebraska. And with all the clubs, intramurals, and activities on campus, you'll never get bored. But, you don't have to take our word for it. Hear what students are saying about Wayne State College.
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Wayne State at a Glance
3,890
students
22:1
student-to-faculty ratio
130+
programs of study
100+
clubs and organizations
99.8%
recent grads employed or in grad school*
*based on the most recent graduate survey from 2020-21 of 597 students (88% response rate)
Upcoming Events
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Feb 19toMay 3
Apply to Be a Peer Tutor
The Holland Academic Success Center is hiring peer tutors for the Fall 2024 semester. Application is due May 3. -
Apr
22-26Study Week
Get prepared for final exams! -
Apr
24Juried Art Exhibit (Opening Reception)
Show runs from April 24 through the summer. -
Apr 24toAug 1
Juried Art Exhibit
The Juried Art Exhibit runs from April 24 through summer. -
Apr
24Mariachi Negro y Oro
Enjoy traditional Mexican music on the Peterson Fine Arts patio! -
Apr
24Denim Day
An awareness campaign for sexual assault. Join us for a group picture at 12 p.m. in the atrium of the Student Center. -
Apr
25Civic Engagement Award Celebration
The celebration will recognize the recipient of the Dr. Ron Holt Civic Engagement Award. -
Apr
25Honors Recital
Celebrating musical excellence from select students.
News
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Spring 2024 Planetarium and Laser Shows Ending April 26-27
The scheduled shows are “Cosmic Colors” and “Laser Classic Rock” on Friday, April 26, and “Oasis in Space” and “Laser Pink Floyd” on Saturday, April 27.
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Registration Open for 2024 Summer Music Camp at WSC
Summer Music Camp at Wayne State College is June 24-27 in the Peterson Fine Arts Building.
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White’s Film 'The Cross' Receives 10 Nominations for 2024 IMPA Awards
Dr. Michael White’s film “The Cross” has received 10 nominations for Iowa Motion Picture Association awards. Shelby Hagerdon '21 earned three nominations.
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Service-Learning Hosts Family Math, Science, and Art Night at St. Mary’s April 9, 2024
The family event at St. Mary's Catholic School in Wayne featured exercises created and facilitated by Wayne State students.
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Communication Students Win Golden Leaf Awards at 2024 Media Conference
KWSC-FM (radio), KWSC-TV (television), and The Wayne Stater (newspaper) took home several top places during the Northern Plains Collegiate Media Association's conference held March 23 on campus.