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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.
Visit Campus
The best way to see if Wayne State is right for you is to visit. Schedule your visit today!
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!
Apply
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 24toMay 6
Piano Lessons or Voice Lessons Registration
Sign up now for piano lessons or voice lessons, available as part of the WSC Music Academy. Lessons are for all ages and will be from May 6 through June 21. -
Apr 24toAug 1
Juried Art Exhibit
The Juried Art Exhibit runs from April 24 through summer. -
Apr
26WSC Giving Day
Join us in supporting students at WSC! -
Apr
26Planetarium Show: Cosmic Colors
Explore the amazing rainbow of cosmic light through "Cosmic Colors." -
Apr
26Planetarium Laser Show: Laser Classic Rock
An intense and exciting experience for all ages! -
Apr
27Planetarium Show: Oasis in Space
Oasis in Space transports you on a startling and beautiful voyage.
News
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Student Filmmakers Honored at Two 2024 Film Festivals
Leah Bennett and Blake Bodlak received awards during the BisonBison Film Festival and the Cedar Rapids Independent Film Festival.
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2024 Summer Speech Camp Set for June 17-21 at WSC
Summer Speech Camp will be held in the Peterson Fine Arts Building.
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Sigma Beta Delta Inducts 10 New Members in 2024
The scholastic business honor society inducted six students, three faculty and staff members, and one community member April 9.
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Wayne State Celebrates First Cohort of Career Scholars Graduates
A dinner April 19 in Norfolk was held in honor of 28 graduating seniors in Wayne State's first Career Scholars cohort.
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Seventeen Students Qualify for 2024 SkillsUSA National Championships
Wayne State students excelled during Nebraska state SkillsUSA competition in April 2024.