Makala Dostal Class of ‘07 Admissions Counselor
Located in the community of Wayne, Nebraska Community Population: Approx 5,600 Vibrant, growing community; recent growth and business development Only about a 2 hour drive from Lincoln
Nebraska Normal College Founded Purchased by the State of Nebraska Wayne State College Today - Four year Public State College Our 100 th Anniversary!
3,527 Current total enrollment Both Graduate & Undergraduate
19:1 Student to faculty ratio
25 average class size
90 programs of study
7 Co-ed Residence Halls *Freshman required to live on campus first year
100+ Clubs and organizations (opportunities)
Several Computer Labs Wi-Fi in Residence Hall lobbies and most academic buildings Library offers 100 laptops to use in the building All Residence Halls wired for campus network
Career Services STRIDE – Federal TRIO program Learning Center – “Early Alert Program” Student Health Office & Providence Medical Center Counseling & Advising Center Campus Security and Wayne law enforcement Writing Help Desk Multicultural Center Individual Disability Services Outstanding Student Support Services
1.Supportive People 2.Quality of Education 3.Easy to become involved 4.Class Sizes 5.Security & Safety 6.Cost & Scholarships 7. Caring Professors 8. Friendships 9. Job possibilities 10. Support Services
Application (website or paper) Application Fee ($30.00) ACT Scores Official Transcripts
ArtisticAthletic Academic
John G. Neihardt Scholarship –(Full Tuition); Room Waiver; and $ Omaha World Herald Scholarship (Full Tuition) Leadership Award (Room Waiver) Multicultural Tuition Award (Full Tuition) Additional Awards: Presidential (Full Tuition); Dean's; and Academic Achievement Board of Trustees Scholarship –(Full Tuition); 25 or better ACT Score (Jan 15th) Annual Priority Deadline December 1 st
Northstar Scholarships Faith based organizations Misc Clubs / Organizations Misc City groups Parent or Guardian place of employment
85% of students receive some form Financial aid or scholarship $750,000 in WSC Foundation scholarships awarded on an annual basis
Tuition (30 credit hours/year) $3, Student Fees $ Books/Supplies (estimate) $ Housing (double occupancy) $2, Food Service (15 meals/week) $2, TOTAL COST$10,602.50
For Seniors: WSC: Includes: Financial Aid Information Campus Tour Academic Visit Lunch in our Cafeteria Student & Parent Panels
For Juniors: Just Juniors: November & March Includes: FREE ACT Prep Course Financial Aid / Scholarship Info Campus Tour Academic Major Fair Lunch in our Cafeteria Student & Parent Panels
Monday – Friday 9:30 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. One week advance notice Visit with Admissions, Faculty and our students!
2005 WSC graduates currently employed or continuing their education 90% WSC graduates are currently employed or continuing their education 85% Are employed in their field of study
5050 States are home to WSC Alumni Approximately 23,000+ graduates to date
Dr. Brian Wansink ’82 – Professor & Author Has been featured on :
Dr. Wansink was appointed by the White House in Dec 2007 to become Executive Director of The USDA Center For Nutrition Policy and Promotion
Dr. Terri Monk ’73 Professor Department of Anesthesiology Duke University Medical Center Durham, N.C. Recipient of the 2008 Alumni Achievement Award
Dr. Jerry Krause ’59 Director, Basketball Operations Gonzaga University, WA & Author Has written 30 books on coaching basketball, produced 31 instructional videos, 6 DVD’s, 2 CD’s and consults many athletic organizations.
Mr. Matt Milbrot ’98 Director of Talent Services at Wal-Mart University for Wal-Mart Stores Inc. US Operations Rogers, Arkansas
Mr. Aaron Hilkemann, ‘80 President, Duncan Aviation Lincoln
Mr. Travis Coufal ’07 Graduate Student Mrs. Abbie Klein-Powers ’07 Graduate Student Ms. Jamie Stech ’07 Graduate Student Ms. Jenny Zmek Pre-Med Student
Questions? Office of Admissions WSC-CATS
Our mascot is the Wildcat What is his name? “Willy”