Wright State University: Review & Facts

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Wright State University is a large four-year, public school with 9,680 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1967 and is one of the 10 schools and colleges located in Dayton, Ohio.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Wright State University.

Majors
Offered
148
Wright State University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 148 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Engineering, Medical, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Wright State University is relatively low at 64% (below Ohio average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
64%
Bad
The graduation rate at Wright State University is low: 46%.

Student to faculty ratio at Wright State University is pretty decent: 14:1. Find out more details about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are high, $19,600 per year. The additional fees at Wright State University (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $100, which totals $19,700 a year.

Read the details about Wright State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
95%
Easy
According to recent data, 7,162 applications were submitted and 6,820 were accepted, so it is very easy to be accepted at this school.

Wright State University will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Wright State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,300
Medium
Wright State University offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Wright State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
Wright State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 2,600 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - nearly $5,300 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Wright State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime information, Wright State University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Wright State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Wright State University
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton, Ohio
45435-0001, USA
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