School Overview
The Wayne County Community College District is headquartered in Detroit, Michigan. Established in 1967, it operates six community college campuses in the metropolitan and surrounding areas. These campuses include Western, Eastern, Northwest, Downtown, University Square and Downriver.
Students at Wayne County Community College may pursue Associate’s degrees or College Certificates. The school specializes in career training and occupational programs, as well as transfer programs in which students may transfer course credits to a four-year university. The school also offers traditional college education, primarily in the field of Liberal Arts.
General Information
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Admission Office 801 West Fort Street Detroit, MI 48226 (313) 496-2600 Fax: (313) 962-1643 Contact: Adrian Phillips Associate Vice Chancellor Student Services |
Main Address 801 West Fort Street Detroit, MI 48226 (313) 496-2600 www.wcccd.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 21,540 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 4,117 Degree-seeking undergrads: 19,686 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $10 Online application fee: $10 |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
Not reported |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $1,979 | $2,408 | $2,658 | $2,668 | +0.38% |
| Books and Supplies | $850 | $850 | $1,680 | $1,700 | +1.19% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state Off Campus | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 0.00% |
| In-state with Family | $2,829 | $3,258 | $4,338 | $4,368 | +0.69% |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 940 | 75% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 940 | 75% | $3,463,402 | $3,684 |
| • Federal grants | 791 | 63% | $3,095,213 | $3,913 |
| • Pell grants | 791 | 63% | $3,094,463 | $3,912 |
| • Other federal grants | 1 | 0% | $750 | $750 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 252 | 20% | $368,189 | $1,461 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 0 | 0% | $0 | |
| Student loan financial aid | 441 | 35% | $1,707,209 | $3,871 |
| • Federal student loans | 441 | 35% | $1,707,209 | $3,871 |
| • Other student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 | |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | Doctor | AA/AS | CERT |
| Total of All Education Programs | – | – | – | 1254 | 143 |
| Business, Management, Administration and Marketing Services | – | – | – | 92 | 1 |
| Accounting Technology and Bookkeeping | – | – | – | 28 | 1 |
| Business Administration and Management | – | – | – | 61 | – |
| Management Information Systems and Services, Other | – | – | – | 3 | – |
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | – | – | – | 21 | – |
| Computer Programming/programmer | – | – | – | 20 | – |
| Network and System Administration/administrator | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Construction Trades | – | – | – | 2 | 2 |
| Building/property Maintenance | – | – | – | 2 | 2 |
| Education | – | – | – | 10 | – |
| Elementary Education, Teaching and Instruction | – | – | – | 10 | – |
| Engineering Technology | – | – | – | 7 | 14 |
| Cad/cadd Drafting and/or Design Technology/technician | – | – | – | 2 | 1 |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering Technologies/technicians, Other | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/technician | – | – | – | 2 | 13 |
| Electromechanical Technology/electromechanical Engineering Technology | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/technician | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences | – | – | – | 297 | 90 |
| Dental Assisting/assistant | – | – | – | – | 12 |
| Dental Hygiene/hygienist | – | – | – | 24 | – |
| Dental Laboratory Technology/technician | – | – | – | – | 8 |
| Dietetic Technician | – | – | – | 2 | – |
| Emergency Medical Technology/technician (emt Paramedic) | – | – | – | 8 | 27 |
| Emergency Room/trauma Nursing | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Medical Insurance Specialist/medical Biller | – | – | – | 1 | 4 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | – | – | – | 19 | – |
| Pharmacy Technician/assistant | – | – | – | – | 11 |
| Phlebotomy Technician/phlebotomist | – | – | – | – | 16 |
| Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Psychiatric/mental Health Services Technician | – | – | – | 18 | – |
| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | – | – | – | 164 | – |
| Substance Abuse/addiction Counseling | – | – | – | – | 11 |
| Surgical Technology/technologist | – | – | – | 33 | 1 |
| Veterinary/animal Health Technology/technician and Veterinary Assistant | – | – | – | 26 | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | – | – | – | 55 | – |
| Corrections | – | – | – | 27 | – |
| Criminal Justice/police Science | – | – | – | 27 | – |
| Fire Prevention and Safety Technology/technician | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Human Services | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Social Work | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Legal Studies | – | – | – | 8 | – |
| Legal Assistant/paralegal | – | – | – | 8 | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | – | – | – | 168 | – |
| General Studies | – | – | – | 168 | – |
| Mechanics and Repairers | – | – | – | 31 | 31 |
| Aircraft Powerplant Technology/technician | – | – | – | 1 | – |
| Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician | – | – | – | 6 | 7 |
| Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/technician | – | – | – | 20 | 24 |
| Heavy/industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies, Other | – | – | – | 4 | – |
| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies | – | – | – | 5 | 3 |
| Gerontology | – | – | – | 5 | 3 |
| Precision Production Trades | – | – | – | 6 | 2 |
| Computer Numerically Controlled (cnc) Machinist Technology/cnc Machinist | – | – | – | 2 | – |
| Machine Tool Technology/machinist | – | – | – | 1 | 2 |
| Welding Technology/welder | – | – | – | 3 | – |
| Social Sciences | – | – | – | 275 | – |
| Social Sciences | – | – | – | 275 | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | – | – | – | 265 | – |
| Art/art Studies | – | – | – | 265 | – |
| Work and Family Studies | – | – | – | 11 | – |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | – | – | – | 8 | – |
| Foodservice Systems Administration/management | – | – | – | 3 | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Arts, Visual & Performing Forensic photography C Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting Technology A,C Communications Technologies Radio/Television Broadcasting C Computer & Information Sciences Computer Graphics C Education Education – General A Engineering Engineering – General A Engineering Technologies Computer Engineering A Family & Consumer Sciences Adult Development/Aging A Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Dental Assistance C Law & Legal Studies Paralegal/Legal Assistance A Liberal Arts & Sciences General Studies A Library Science Library Assistance C Mechanic & Repair Technologies Aircraft Mechanics A,C Philosophy & Religion Islamic Studies A Precision Production Trades Machine Tool Technology A,C Public Administration & Services Social Work A Security & Protective Services Corrections A Social Sciences Social Sciences – General A |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Wayne County Community College District Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (313) 496-2600 |
| Website: | www.wcccd.edu |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.wcccd.edu/pdfs/admission_application.pdf |
| Address: | 801 W. Fort Street, Detroit, MI 48226 |
| Setting: | City: Large |
| Campus Housing: | No |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 14,436 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 26 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 10,955 (76% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $3,263 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $3,998 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 77% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,934 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Wayne County Community College District Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Wayne County Community College District.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 9 | 5 | |||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 10 | 3 | |||
| Construction Trades | 1 | 1 | |||
| Education | 1 | ||||
| Engineering | 2 | 2 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 7 | 5 | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 3 | 2 | |||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 2 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 12 | 11 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 3 | |||
| Legal Professions and Studies | 1 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Library Science | 1 | ||||
| Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians | 9 | 5 | |||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 1 | ||||
| Precision Production | 6 | 2 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | 2 | |||
| Grand total | 71 | 48 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Wayne County Community College District and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $3,263 |
| Out-of-state | $3,998 |
| Books and supplies | $1,460 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Any student financial aid | 418 | 77% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 416 | 77% | $5,934 |
| Student loan aid | 122 | 23% | $4,933 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 6,320 | 42% | $3,933 |
| Federal student loans | 2,162 | 14% | $5,021 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Wayne County Community College District. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Wayne County Community College District students.
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Wayne County Community College District Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 14,436 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 14,436 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Wayne County Community College District Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETT) - Dietetic Technician Program
- Dietetics (DIETT) - Dietetic Technician Program
- American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation
- Dental Assisting (DA)
- Dental Hygiene (DH)
- American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education
- Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree
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