Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, Ohio 45435-0001
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1086
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
58.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.7%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
63%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History Wright State University first opened in 1964 as a branch campus of Miami University and Ohio State University, occupying only a single building.
- •Groundwork on forming the institution began in 1961 during a time when the region lacked a public university for higher education.
- •A community-wide fundraising effort was conducted in 1962 to establish the university, and the campaign raised the $3 million needed in seed money.
- •The Ohio General Assembly passed legislation in 1965 that transformed the branch campus into a separate institution with its own Advisory Committee on November 5, 1965.
- •It was anticipated the campus would achieve full independent status by 1967 with its rapidly increasing enrollment of full-time students, projected to reach 5,000 within two years.
Source: Wikipedia
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