Wayne State University Press also publishes eleven academic journals, including Marvels & Tales, and several trade publications, as well as the Made in Michigan Writers Series.

WSU Press is located in the Leonard N. Simons Building on Wayne State University's main campus.

The board considers proposals and manuscripts presented by WSU Press's acquisitions department.

Officially, WSU Press is an auxiliary unit of the university that reports to the president and receives an annual subvention that partially covers the cost of its operation.

For the most part, WSU Press relies on revenue generated through the sale of its publications to meet its operating expenses.