Wayne County Community College District


801 W. Fort Street
Detroit, MI 48226


Wayne County community college District is a group of Michigan colleges that practice an "open door" admission policy. To be considered for admission to the Michigan colleges, applicants must be 18 years of age or older or must have completed high school or hold a General Education Development (GED) Certificate.

Wayne County Community College District's mission is to empower individuals, businesses and communities to achieve their goals through excellent accessible services, culturally diverse experiences and a globally competitive higher education and career advancement programs.

Wayne County Community College District aims to be recognized as an institution that has achieved national and international recognition for enduring excellence as a comprehensive multi-campus Community College district by 2011. Wayne County Community College District will focus on continuous self-evaluation and improvement; preparation of a highly skilled workforce in support of the Wayne County economy; student academic and career success, and leadership in strengthening the open door philosophy of educational opportunity.

Quick Facts:
  • There are five campuses in the Wayne County Community College District: Downriver, Downtown, Eastern, Northwest and Western.

  • The five campuses of the Michigan colleges are located in industrial, rural and metropolitan areas where a major share of Michigan's technical and skilled occupations is located.

  • The Continuing Education Program, the broadest of all Wayne County Community College Districts functions, provides for an array of learning opportunities throughout the Districts 32 communities and townships.

  • Wayne County Community College District has received a 10-year accreditation at the associate degree levels by the Commission on Institutions Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

  • This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.
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