Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) is a public community college system located in Detroit, Michigan, established by the Michigan Legislature in 1967 and opening its first classes in fall 1969. Serving over 12,000 students across six campuses — Eastern, Downtown, Downriver, Northwest, Western, and University Square — WCCCD is one of the largest community college districts in Michigan. The college offers more than 100 associate degree and certificate programs in healthcare, business, information technology, culinary arts, automotive technology, criminal justice, and the liberal arts. WCCCD is deeply rooted in Detroit's communities and plays a central role in workforce development across Wayne County. The college's open admissions policy and low tuition rates make it one of the most accessible higher education options in the region, serving working adults, recent high school graduates, and career changers in metropolitan Detroit.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$4,067
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $4,067
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
