Wright State University (WSU)

Black Pinpoint 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway | Dayton, OH | 45435

01. Overview

What the school is known for:

Students attend Wright State University to “make the most out of their education at a reasonable cost.” Tuition here is “low,” but students don’t have to forfeit personal attention in order to save a little money. Students report that “Since it’s a smaller school, WSU affords the opportunity for individuals to get to know professors in even the largest lectures such as freshman chemistry and biology.” WSU’s faculty is “friendly and approachable, eager to assist and willing to accommodate” students as they negotiate a “challenging academic experience in which one must put forth effort to succeed.” WSU excels in a diverse range of academics fields. It boasts a “very strong theater program, nursing program, and engineering program,” and an “absolutely amazing” business and international education department (business professors are recruited “right out of local businesses, so there is a lot of real-life experience and it gives students connections with those businesses after they graduate”). Students tout focused programs such as “the anatomical gift program, which really allows students to learn more in-depth anatomy” and “a specialized program in the computer science department for bioinformatics…that sets the university apart from others academically.”

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
5,226
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Acceptance Rate
96%
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Average HS GPA
3.47

Deadlines

Regular
August 23

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
478 - 620

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 600

SAT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
970 - 1218

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 25

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Academic GPA
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Standardized Test Scores

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,400
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
Yes
Approximate Expenses per Year
$1,400
Approximate Expenses per Year (In-State)
$1,400
Approximate Expenses per Year (Out-of-State)
$1,400

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05. Academics

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Student : Faculty
14 : 1

Faculty

Minority
Women
Men
International

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
25%
Graduate in 5 years
39%
Graduate in 6 years
44%

University Degrees

Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral Other
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate

06. Student Body

What students say:

The Wright State student body encompasses many groups: “young, old, upper-class, middle-class, lower-class, some come from real farmland, others from urban areas.” There’s a large nontraditional student body as a result of “neighboring an Air Force Base.” “Military professionals and retirees” add to the mix of foreign students (who are “especially from India) and “parents going back to school.” Also, “WSU has a great disability center, which attracts disabled students from across the state.” Traditionally, “Most students are commuters, and this is unfortunate, but WSU is trying to get away from being a commuter school, as more and more campus housing is becoming available.” Until then, “The majority of students come to class and leave.” “As a result of this there is virtually no community at Wright State,” one student says.

Gender

55% female45% male

Out of State

2% are out
of state
98% are
in-state

Students

76% are
full time
24% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
8,332

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.17%
Asian
3.14%
Black
11.03%
Hispanic
3.84%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander
0.08%
White
73.92%
Two or more races
5.28%
Unknown
0.51%
International
2.03%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

What students say:

“WSU is primarily a commuter school,” although “there is campus housing” to accommodate roughly one-fifth of the student body. As a result, “most students come to campus for class and then leave,” resulting in “not a lot of campus life.” The campus is hardly dead, however. “There are athletic events to attend, a movie theatre and mall less than five minutes from campus, our creative arts college frequently puts on shows, several bars close by (but none on campus), bowling alleys, parks, soccer and softball fields within ten minutes from campus, and the school’s Nutter Center host many concerts and events,” including games for the school’s “very much supported” men’s basketball team. There are party scenes focused on both off-campus residences and a small but robust Greek community, but students assure us that this is “by no means a party school.”

Undergraduates living on campus
12%
First-Year students living on campus
26%
Campus Environment
Small Urban
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Marquita Manns
Asst. Director Undergraduate Admissions
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3640 Colonel Glenn Highway Dayton, OH 45435
Phone icon
800-247-1770

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

Monday thru Friday, Some Saturdays

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8:30 am - 5pm
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800-247-1770

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
No
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
10am or 2pm
Average Length:
2 hours

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Varies
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Coach Directly
Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconraiders@wright.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
offered before each daily tour

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Taxis Buses Dayton International Airport


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

From the North (Toledo area) I-75 south to I-70 east I-70 east to I-675 south I-675 south to North Fairfield Road (Exit 17) Turn right on North Fairfield Road, travel approximately 1/2 mile to Colonel Glenn Highway Turn left on Colonel Glenn Highway Turn right at the second traffic light onto University Blvd. Follow the signs to the Visitor's Parking Lot From the Northeast (Cleveland/Akron area) I-71 south to 270 west 270 west to I-70 west I-70 west to I-675 south I-675 south to North Fairfield Road (Exit 17) Turn right on North Fairfield Road, travel approximately 1/2 mile to Colonel Glenn Highway Turn left on Colonel Glenn Highway Turn right at the second traffic light onto University Blvd. Follow the signs to the Visitor's Parking Lot From the South I-75 north to I-675 north I-675 north to North Fairfield Road (Exit 17). Follow sign for North Fairfield Road (not WSU) Turn left on North Fairfield Road, travel approximately 1/2 mile to Colonel Glenn Highway Turn left on Colonel Glenn Highway Turn right at the second traffic light onto University Blvd. Follow the signs to the Visitor's Parking Lot From the East or West I-70 to I-675 south I-675 south to North Fairfield Road (Exit 17) Turn right on North Fairfield Road, travel approximately 1/2 mile to Colonel Glenn Highway Turn left on Colonel Glenn Highway Turn right at the second traffic light onto University Blvd. Follow the signs to the Visitor's Parking Lot

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Country Inn & Suites 3971 Colonel Glenn Hwy Fairborn, OH 45324 (937)429-2222 Fairfield Inn 2500 Paramount Pl. Fairborn, Oh 45324 (937) 427-0800, (800) 228-2800 Hampton Inn 2550 Paramount Pl. Fairborn, Oh 45324 (937) 429-5505, (800) 426-7866 Holiday Inn 2800 Presidential Dr. Fairborn, Oh 45324 (937) 426-7800, (800) 465-4329 The Homewood Suites 2750 Presidential Dr. Fairborn, Oh 45324 (937) 429-0600, (800) 225-5466 The Hope Hotel & Conference Center Bldg 823 Area A WPAFB, OH 45433 (937)879-2696 FAX (937)879-3467 Ramada Limited and Suites 2540 University Blvd. Fairborn, Oh 45324 (937) 490-2000, (800) 2RAMADA The Red Roof Inn 2580 Colonel Glenn Hwy. Fairborn, Oh 45324 (937) 426-6116, (800) 733-7663 Wingate by Wyndham, Dayton/Fairborn 3055 Presidential Drive, Fairborn, OH 45324 Phone: 937/912‐9350 Fax: 937/912‐9580


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division I

Participate in intramural sports
36%
Participate in intercollegiate sports
3%

Men's Sports (Raiders)

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Basketball
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Football
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Volleyball

Women's Sports (Raiders)

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Basketball
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Football
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Campus Housing Options

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Coed
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Other
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Theme Housing

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Thomas Webb
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
205
Number of Honor Societies
12
Number of Social Sororities
11
Number of Religious Organizations
18

12. Student Services

Military

Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered on-campus

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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Description HP, Apple, Cisco and Dell

13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateFeb 15

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$8,291
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,347
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,219
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
64%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$28,592
Financial aid provided to international students
No

Scholarships and Grants Available

01 - College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Federal Nursing Scholarships
03 - Federal Pell
04 - Federal SEOG
05 - Private Scholarships
06 - State Scholarships/Grants
07 - United Negro College Fund

Loans Available

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Federal Direct Subsidized Loans
03 - Federal Direct Unsubsidized Loans
04 - College/university loans from institutional funds
05 - State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
25%
Graduate in 5 years
39%
Graduate in 6 years
44%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships

Opportunities at School

01 - Coop
02 - Experiential
03 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 AGRICULTURE, AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS, AND RELATED SCIENCES.

  • Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations.
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02 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
  • Cell Biology and Anatomy.
  • Microbiology and Immunology.
  • Pharmacology and Toxicology.
  • Physiology, General.
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03 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
  • Business/Managerial Economics.
  • Finance, General.
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General.
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce.
  • Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.
  • Management Information Systems, General.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management.
  • Organizational Leadership.
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04 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Mass Communication/Media Studies.
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
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05 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance.
  • Information Technology.
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06 EDUCATION.

  • Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching.
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services.
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • Education, General.
  • Education, Other.
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities.
  • Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented.
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General.
  • Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision.
  • Educational/Instructional Technology.
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching.
  • Music Teacher Education.
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching.
  • Reading Teacher Education.
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
  • Secondary Education and Teaching.
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other.
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
  • Technical Teacher Education.
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08 ENGINEERING.

  • Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical/Space Engineering.
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering.
  • Computer Engineering, General.
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Engineering Physics/Applied Physics.
  • Engineering Science.
  • Engineering, General.
  • Engineering, Other.
  • Materials Engineering.
  • Mechanical Engineering.
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09 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
  • Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing.
  • Writing, General.
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10 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES.

  • Foodservice Systems Administration/Management.
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11 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.

  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General.
  • Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General.
  • French Language and Literature.
  • German Language and Literature.
  • Latin Language and Literature.
  • Modern Greek Language and Literature.
  • Sign Language Interpretation and Translation.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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12 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Athletic Training/Trainer.
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist.
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling.
  • Medical Scientist.
  • Medicine.
  • Nursing Science.
  • Pediatric Nurse/Nursing.
  • Public Health, General.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
  • Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor.
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13 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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15 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.

  • General Studies.
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other.
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16 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Applied Mathematics, General.
  • Mathematics, General.
  • Statistics, General.
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17 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.

  • Biological and Physical Sciences.
  • Gerontology.
  • Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies.
  • International/Global Studies.
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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19 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other.
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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20 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.

  • Philosophy.
  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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21 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
  • Geology/Earth Science, General.
  • Physical Sciences.
  • Physics, General.
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22 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Clinical Psychology.
  • Counseling Psychology.
  • Family Psychology.
  • Industrial and Organizational Psychology.
  • Psychology, General.
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23 PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.

  • Community Organization and Advocacy.
  • Public Administration.
  • Social Work.
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24 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Anthropology.
  • Criminology.
  • Economics, General.
  • Economics, Other.
  • Geographic Information Science and Cartography.
  • Geography.
  • International Relations and National Security Studies, Other.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Sociology.
  • Urban Studies/Affairs.
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25 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Acting.
  • Art History, Criticism and Conservation.
  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, Other.
  • Dance, General.
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Film/Cinema/Video Studies.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Graphic Design.
  • Music History, Literature, and Theory.
  • Music Performance, General.
  • Music, General.
  • Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology.

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