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Wright State University-Main Campus

Dayton, Ohio 45435-0001

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Mid-SizeSuburbanPublicBusiness Focus

Known for business — excellent value

Wright State University-Main Campus is a public institution in Dayton with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1086, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 6.3K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,500 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $15,216.

Established
1967
Motto
Ad docendum, Investigandum, Serviendum
Mascot
Gray Wolf, Raider personified as Rowdy Raider
Type
Public research university
Division
Division I

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95%Acceptance
1086SAT Avg
6,330Students
15:1Student:Faculty
46%Grad Rate
$49,500Earnings 10yr
$15,216Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Wright State University-Main Campus Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate95.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1086

Reading & WritingMid: 555
470620
MathMid: 543
443610

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1725

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

95.2%

Trend

SAT Avg

1086

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,188
Tuition (out-of-state)$20,606
Room & Board$10,900
Books & Supplies$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance$23,255
Average Net Price$15,216
Median Debt at Graduation$22,750
Monthly Payment (10yr)$241

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$10,987
$30–48K$11,722
$48–75K$15,828
$75–110K$19,191
$110K+$20,250

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$15,216

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

57.7%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,854

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

43

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (248)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
6,330
Gender Split
54% / 46%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
33%

Race & Ethnicity

White 71%
Black 12%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 3%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate45.9%
Freshman Retention62.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,229
8 Years$46,058
10 Years$49,500

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,600
Men
$52,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#230
Forbes
#198
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#246

More About This School

Rankings

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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