Not to be confused with Wayne State University in Detroit, Wayne State College is a small public college in north-east Nebraska. It began as a private normal school in 1891 and became a state teachers' college in 1910. Education, business and criminal justice are its main programmes today. Tuition is among the lowest you will find at a US four-year college.
Wayne, Nebraska, United States
Official website: wsc.edu
1891
Public college, Nebraska State College System
Small town in north-east Nebraska
$9,000 – $12,000
International students, undergraduate and graduate
$9,000 – $12,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on wsc.edu before you apply.
BS Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
BS Criminal Justice
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
BS Computer Information Systems
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
BA Education
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 61
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
Very low tuition for a US college.
Teacher education that supplies schools across Nebraska.
A small campus where classes rarely feel crowded.
Education graduates teach in Nebraska and neighbouring states.
Business and criminal justice graduates work in regional firms and public agencies.
Bachelor's graduates can apply for OPT to work in the US.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
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The campus sits at the edge of a small farm town, with residence halls and a student centre a few minutes' walk from class.
Wayne has around 5,000 residents and a summer Chicken Show that draws visitors. Sioux City is about 45 minutes away and Omaha around two hours.
Form I-20 issued by Wayne State College
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Wayne State College admits on a rolling basis. International applicants should apply by June for fall and October for spring.
Students start in fall (August) or spring (January).
It's the F-1 student visa. Get your I-20 from Wayne State College first (they need your deposit and bank documents), then pay the SEVIS fee, complete the DS-160 and attend the visa interview. Book the interview early in peak season.
Business administration, criminal justice, computer information systems and education are popular. Undergraduates need a secondary school record and IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL 61. The MBA needs a bachelor's degree.
Wayne State College has some scholarships open to international students, though tuition is already low. Ask admissions about current awards.
