Wright State University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Wright State University-Main Campus is a public research university in Dayton, Ohio, serving roughly 6,762 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 96.33% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,500 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $11,522
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,415 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 96.33% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 6,762 85.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.69%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 35.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 4.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 56.8%
- Average SAT Score: 1086
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 8,791
- Applicants (IPEDS): 8,894
- Room & Board: $11,250 annual estimate
Wright State University-Main Campus: what the data shows
Common questions about Wright State University-Main Campus, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Wright State University-Main Campus?
Wright State University-Main Campus is located in Dayton, OH (ZIP 45435-0001).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Wright State University-Main Campus public or private?
Wright State University-Main Campus is a Public institution.
How much does Wright State University-Main Campus cost?
Published tuition: $11,522 in-state, $21,222 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $15,415.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,952 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,631 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,501 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,734 |
| $110,001+ | $20,720 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $46,088.
How hard is it to get into Wright State University-Main Campus?
Admission rate: 96.33%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1086 and midpoint ACT 21.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Wright State University-Main Campus?
Total enrollment: 6,762 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 8,791 students.
Graduate enrollment: 3,098 students.
About 85% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Wright State University-Main Campus?
150%-time completion rate: 41.69%.
First-year retention: 67.9%.
What do graduates of Wright State University-Main Campus earn?
Median earnings: $42,229 six years after entry; $49,500 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $22,750.
34.47% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Wright State University-Main Campus known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (293 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (171 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (140 completions)
- Medicine (117 completions)
- Psychology, General (107 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (71 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (66 completions)
- Social Work (63 completions)
- Pharmacology and Toxicology (60 completions)
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering (56 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Wright State University-Main Campus a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 96.33%; completion rate 41.69%; median earnings $49,500 at 10 years; net price $15,415. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$11,522
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wright State University-Main Campus was $11,522.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,415
2024 Value
In 2024 Wright State University-Main Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,415.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$61,660 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,415 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$46,088 4-Year In-State Tuition
$84,888 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$11,250 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$24,172 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$96,688 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Wright State University-Main Campus.
Financial Aid by Income Level
34.47% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
41.74% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Wright State University-Main Campus was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Wright State University-Main Campus in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $8,542 | $16,546 | $16,093 |
| 2014 | $8,730 | $16,910 | $14,965 |
| 2015 | $8,730 | $17,098 | $14,101 |
| 2016 | $8,730 | $17,098 | $15,769 |
| 2017 | $8,730 | $17,098 | $16,249 |
| 2018 | $9,254 | $18,398 | $15,530 |
| 2019 | $9,578 | $18,996 | $16,823 |
| 2020 | $10,012 | $19,430 | $16,513 |
| 2021 | $10,390 | $19,808 | $15,455 |
| 2022 | $10,864 | $20,282 | $15,933 |
| 2023 | $11,188 | $20,606 | $15,216 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
96.33% Acceptance Rate
8,894 Total Applicants
8,463 Students Admitted
1,463 First-Time Students Enrolled
17.29% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1086
ACT Average: 21
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Wright State University-Main Campus reported total enrollment of about 6,762 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 45% male and 55% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (67.2%), Black or African American (11.5%), and Two or More Races (6.6%). About 34.47% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 35.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
85.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Wright State University-Main Campus in 2024 is 6,762 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 8,791 students. Graduate enrollment is about 3,098 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
67.9%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 67.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
28.13% 100% Completion Time
41.69% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 28.13% of students graduating from Wright State University-Main Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General: 69% male / 31% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 50% male / 50% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 13% male / 87% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Wright State University-Main Campus.
Return on Investment
$22,750 Median Student Debt
$49,500 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
45.96% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
702.79% Return on Investment
4.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Wright State University-Main Campus.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 118 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 293 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 171 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 140 completions
4. Medicine: 117 completions
5. Psychology, General: 107 completions
6. Mechanical Engineering: 71 completions
7. Elementary Education and Teaching: 66 completions
8. Social Work: 63 completions
9. Pharmacology and Toxicology: 60 completions
Most popular programs at Wright State University-Main Campus.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Wright State University-Main Campus graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Wright State University-Main Campus from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 56.8%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $10,222
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,536
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Wright State University-Main Campus is a public institution located in Dayton, OH, classified as Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Computer and Information Sciences, General, Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 6,762 students. Student body composition includes White (67.2%), Black or African American (11.5%), Two or More Races (6.6%). The admission rate is 96.33%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1086. The 150%-time completion rate is 41.69%. Approximately 34.47% of students receive Pell Grants. About 35.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity
Location
Dayton, OH 45435-0001
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 118 distinct degree programs, Wright State University-Main Campus provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wright State University-Main Campus located?
Wright State University-Main Campus is located in Dayton, OH.
What is Wright State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Wright State University-Main Campus is 96.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 8,894 applicants and 8,463 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Wright State University-Main Campus cost?
Reported tuition is $11,522 and average net price is $15,415 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $11,250 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Wright State University-Main Campus?
Wright State University-Main Campus reports undergraduate enrollment of about 8,791 students, White (67.2%), Black or African American (11.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Wright State University-Main Campus?
About 35.1% of students at Wright State University-Main Campus are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Wright State University-Main Campus?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Wright State University-Main Campus reports midpoint SAT about 1086 and midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of Wright State University-Main Campus earn?
Median earnings are $42,229 six years after entry and $49,500 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Wright State University-Main Campus?
The 150%-time completion rate is 41.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Wright State University-Main Campus students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $22,750.
Is Wright State University-Main Campus public or private?
Wright State University-Main Campus is a public institution located in Dayton, OH.
Is Wright State University-Main Campus an HBCU?
No. Wright State University-Main Campus is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Wright State University-Main Campus a tribal college?
No. Wright State University-Main Campus is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Ohio college costs
- Ohio colleges by ROI
- Dayton, Ohio city profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Ohio
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.