Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Wright State University-Main Campus
Wright State University is a public research university in Fairborn, Ohio, United States. Originally opened in 1964 as a branch campus of Miami University and Ohio State University, it became an independent institution in 1967 and was named in honor of aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright, who were residents of nearby Dayton. The university offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees and is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". It is a member of the University System of Ohio. Its athletic teams, the Wright State Raiders, compete in Division I of the NCAA as members of the Horizon League. In addition to the main campus, the university also operates a regional campus near Celina, Ohio, called Wright State University–Lake Campus.
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96%
Acceptance
$15,415
Net price
6,762
Enrollment
42%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
96%
Acceptance rate
—
SAT average
21
ACT midpoint
Cost & Financial Aid
$15,415
Average net price
$11,522
In-state tuition
$21,222
Out-of-state tuition
$11,250
Room & board
$1,400
Books & supplies
$24,373
Total cost of attendance
34%
Students receiving Pell grants
42%
Students with federal loans
$22,750
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$49,500
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$42,229
Median earnings (6 yrs)
42%
Graduation rate
68%
Retention rate
77%
Earn more than a HS grad
$11,536
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
6,762
Total enrollment
15%
Part-time
21
Avg. age at entry
35%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Wright State University-Main Campus FAQ
Is Wright State University-Main Campus a public or private school?
Wright State University-Main Campus is a public institution located in Dayton, OH.
What is the acceptance rate at Wright State University-Main Campus?
Wright State University-Main Campus has an acceptance rate of 96%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Wright State University-Main Campus cost?
The average annual net price at Wright State University-Main Campus is $15,415 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $11,522 in-state and $21,222 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Wright State University-Main Campus?
About 42% of students at Wright State University-Main Campus complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Wright State University-Main Campus graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Wright State University-Main Campus students earn a median of $49,500 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Wright State University-Main Campus?
Admitted students at Wright State University-Main Campus have an ACT midpoint of 21. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Wright State University-Main Campus?
Wright State University-Main Campus enrolls about 6,762 students.
Campus
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