# Wayne County Community College District

> Wayne County Community College District is a public college in Detroit, MI, with 7,423 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $5,268 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 10%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $34,732.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/wayne-county-community-college-district-3179
- Location: Detroit, MI, United States
- Setting: Large city
- Control: Public
- Classification: Community college
- Official website: https://www.wcccd.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 172635
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $3,112 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $4,067 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $5,268 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 34.3% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 10% |
| First-year retention rate | 64% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $34,732 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 7,423 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is Wayne County Community College District tuition?

In-state tuition at Wayne County Community College District is $3,112 and out-of-state tuition is $4,067 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $5,268 a year.

### What is the average net price at Wayne County Community College District?

The average net price at Wayne County Community College District, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $5,268 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Wayne County Community College District?

10% of first-time, full-time students at Wayne County Community College District graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Wayne County Community College District?

The closest matches are Lansing Community College, Macomb Community College, and Washtenaw Community College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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- [College Scorecard entry](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?172635)
- [College Navigator entry](https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=172635)

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/wayne-county-community-college-district-3179. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.