Wayne County Community College District

801 W. Fort Street
Detroit, MI 48226
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • WCCCD’s mission is to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve their goals through accessible services, culturally diverse experiences and globally competitive higher education and career advancement programs.

School Highlights

Wayne County Community College District serves 18,704 students (11% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the state community college average of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 40%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 18,704 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,052
  • Out-state tuition: $3,772
  • Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 86%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Wayne County Community College District ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size

School Overview

The teacher population of 714 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Wayne County Community College District
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
714 staff
224 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Wayne County Community College District has grown by 29% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 15:1 over five years.
The Wayne County Community College District diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
18,704 students
2,154 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
19:1
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# Full-Time Students
2,089 students
878 students
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# Part-Time Students
16,615 students
1,714 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Wayne County Community College District and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Michigan by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Wayne County Community College District.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Michigan.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
187 students
225 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,089 students
889 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
16,615 students
1,714 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
178 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
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% Asian
1%
4%
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% Hispanic
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wayne County Community College District and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
67%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wayne County Community College District and the percentage of Black community college students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
14%
60%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Wayne County Community College District and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Wayne County Community College District and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
2%
2%
% Unknown races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wayne County Community College District.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
Diversity Score
0.53
0.60
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1283%
0.2881%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Wayne County Community College District and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Michigan by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2071%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$27,800
$30,700
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Wayne County Community College District and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Michigan by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,052 is less than the state average of $4,952. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $3,772 is less than the state average of $6,896. The out-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,052
$4,952
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$3,772
$6,896
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Wayne County Community College District and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Michigan by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
71%
89%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Wayne County Community College District and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,250
$11,704
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Wayne County Community College District and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,957
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Wayne County Community College District and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • Wayne County Community College District has completed 35 years of uninterrupted operation and development of comprehensive educational services. Both directly and indirectly, our students and the 2.3 million people living within the College's service district have enjoyed the benefits of constantly improved instructional programs and community services. The Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) is a multi-campus multi-cultural institution seeking to improve the quality of life in our communities. WCCCD provides affordable higher education and flexible training opportunities through a diverse catalog of courses, programs, and initiatives. The College's five campuses are located in industrial, rural and metropolitan areas where a major share of Michigan's technical and skilled occupations is located. Because of the diversity of its service areas, WCCCD places a strong emphasis on occupational and career programs, and traditional college and university transfer programs, including those within the liberal arts discipline. For many of our students the college offers an opportunity to transfer to four – year colleges or universities to obtain advanced degrees. Others pursue self-enrichment through a wide variety of non-credit workshops, from personal financial planning and property management to basic and intermediate computer skill training, through the college's Community Education Department. Wayne County Community College District has received a 10-year accreditation at the associate's degree levels by the Commission on Institutions Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Wayne County Community College District cost?
Wayne County Community College District's tuition is approximately $3,052 for In-State students and $3,772 for Out-State students.
What is Wayne County Community College District's ranking?
Wayne County Community College District ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Least expensive tuition and Largest student body.
In what neighborhood is Wayne County Community College District located?
Wayne County Community College District is located in the West Side Industrial neighborhood of Detroit, MI.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 18,704 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,052
  • Out-state tuition: $3,772
  • Student:teacher ratio: 26:1
  • Minority enrollment: 86%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

Wayne County, MI community colleges have a diversity score of 0.57, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Wayne County, MI is MIAT College of Technology. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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