Wright State University-Main Campus Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 96.33%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $10,991
- Out-of-State Tuition: $20,691
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Wright State University-Main Campus:
- Total Enrollment: 10,603, including 1,031 online students
- 7,505 Undergraduate, 3,098 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 45.5% men, 54.5% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 42%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 68%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 263 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 33 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 72 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Medical School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Wright State University-Main Campus Overview
Wright State University-Main Campus is a four-year, public school located in Dayton, OH. It is classified as Research University with high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R2 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R2 University comparison page.
The Wright State University-Main Campus's tuition & fees is $10,991 for Ohio residents and $20,691 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 76% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $8,109.
The school has a total enrollment of 10,603 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
Wright State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate is 96.33% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.40%.
Wright State University-Main Campus ranked 157th in National Universities and 23rd in Ohio Colleges rankings. Wright State University-Main Campus is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Wright State University-Main Campus is $10,991 for in-state students and $20,691 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $15,771 for in-state students and $25,759 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,381 for Ohio residents and $21,372 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $16,890 for Ohio residents and $26,848 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $10,991 | $20,691 |
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| Graduate | $15,771 | $25,759 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,381 | $21,372 |
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| Graduate | $16,890 | $26,848 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Wright State University-Main Campus offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Wright State University-Main Campus
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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