Overview
Named after Wilbur & Orville Wright, Wright State University is a 4-year public school in Dayton. Wright State features eight colleges and three schools granting degrees in 295 academic programs. In addition to classroom space, Wright State hosts the Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries displaying both nationally renowned and local contemporary art. For a break from academia, Wright State features a number of recreational facilities including a climbing gym and challenge course.
Acceptance Rate:
95%
Average Net Price:
$14,880
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.5
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1100
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $10,991 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $20,691 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $11,250 |
| Books and Supplies | $1400 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
68%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
33%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,890
33%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,871
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$4,088
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
38%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3129
42%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,871
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$38,965,052
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$12,051,408
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
56%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,596
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$228
Students receiving federal loans
55%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,364
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,507
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
8894
Students Applied
97%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
646
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 23 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$30
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
60%
Submitting ACT
6%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1100
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.5
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
9,884
Total Number of Undergrads
7,012
0
100
27%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
44%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- ROTC Air Force
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
117
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
65
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
35%
Student Organizations
233
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
19%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
28%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Raiders
School Colors
hunter green and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
4624
Total Female Athletes
4958
Intramural Sports
10
Sports Club
8
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Tennis
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Wright State University-Main Campus Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$46,100
Top 5 Cities
Dayton
Cincinnati
Columbus
Lima
Cleveland
Top 5 Employers
Wright State University
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Top 5 Sectors
Business development
Operations
Education
Engineering Sales
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$14,000
Loan Default Rate
7%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$228
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