Wright State University Lake: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - FairSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Below AverageCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Wright State University Lake is a very small four-year, public school with 1,295 students enrolled. This school was established in 1964 and is the only institution located in Celina, Ohio.

Academic Offerings

Wright State University Lake will give you the option to get a 1-year certificate, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree.

Majors
Offered
23
Wright State University Lake implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 23 majors. The most popular concentrations are Business, Management, Engineering, Education, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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

Wright State University Lake student retention rate is low at 58% (way below Ohio average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
58%
Bad
The graduation rate at Wright State University Lake is low - 31%.

Student to faculty ratio at Wright State University Lake is pretty good: 13:1.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are fairly high - about $16,300 per year. The additional fees at Wright State University Lake (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $100; this comes to a total of $16,400 per year.

Read the details about Wright State University Lake 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
100%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 660 applications were submitted and 659 were accepted, so it is very easy to become a student at this school.

The school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

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

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,200
Medium
Wright State University Lake offers a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Wright State University Lake, 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
C-
Unsafe
Wright State University Lake offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 100 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable -- around $5,200 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Wright State University Lake. 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 received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Wright State University Lake seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Wright State University Lake Location and Address

Postal Address:
Wright State University Lake
7600 Lake Campus Drive
Celina, Ohio
45822-2952, USA
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