College of Nursing
Established in 1945, the College of Nursing shares the university’s research, teaching and community enrichment missions.
The college is committed to providing an exceptional nursing education. Our faculty conducts innovative research that helps build the scientific foundation for clinical practice, advances preventive care, manages symptoms of illness, enhances end-of-life and palliative care, and influences the development of health care policy at all levels. Reflecting its location in a culturally diverse metropolitan area, the college is particularly concerned with reducing health disparities and improving health outcomes among minority populations.
Students in the College of Nursing are passionate about making a positive difference in people’s lives. Whether graduate or undergraduate, they choose Wayne State University because they want access to outstanding research and clinical faculty, the latest high-tech simulation facilities and a curriculum that prepares them for leadership in their profession.
The 2012 fall enrollment in the College of Nursing is 658. Total enrollment includes 339 full-time and 319 part-time students.

Degrees/certificates granted 2011-12
Degrees/awards |
Minority |
White |
International |
Unknown |
Total |
| Baccalaureate degree | 25 | 60 | 2 | 5 | 92 |
| Master's degree | 20 | 70 | 7 | 14 | 111 |
| Post-master's certificate | 4 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 16 |
| Doctoral degree | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Total | 51 | 144 | 11 | 20 | 226 |