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Wright State University-Main Campus

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 2,984
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Acceptance rate 96%
Students retention rate 65%
On-time graduation rate 44%

Located in Dayton, Ohio, Wright State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 96% indicates that Wright State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Wright State University-Main Campus is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Wright State emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Wright State is reported to be 44%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Ohio state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 35% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 65% at Wright State suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

96%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,390

Cost of attendance at Wright State University-Main Campus in 2022 for students from Ohio.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $7,987
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,808

Cost of attendance at Wright State University-Main Campus in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Ohio's average $16,946
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at Wright State University-Main Campus received on average $8,040 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,040
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 414 37% $4,953 $2,050,509
Other Federal Grant 901 80% $3,173 $2,859,177
State Grant/Scholarships 375 33% $2,958 $1,109,268
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 754 67% $5,624 $4,240,268
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,021 91% $8,040 $8,208,713

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Wright State University-Main Campus students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Wright State University-Main Campus students is 43.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 45.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.6%.

43.9%

  • asian 60.8% 31 students
  • African American 22.0% 77 students
  • white 49.0% 803 students
  • unknown 50.0% 3 students
  • hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 39.1% 36 students
  • International Students 63.3% 19 students
  • Mixed Race 30.2% 38 students

Sport Conferences

  • Baseball Horizon League
  • Basketball Horizon League
  • Track and Cross Country Horizon League

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Wright State University-Main Campus provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Wright State University-Main Campus offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army
  • ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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