Wright State University
- B-Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Dayton, OH
- 1,642 reviews
- AcademicsB-
- ValueB
- DiversityA-
- CampusC+
- AthleticsB
- Party SceneB-
- ProfessorsB
- LocationB-
- DormsB-
- Campus FoodB+
- Student LifeC+
- SafetyB
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I (without football)
Athletic Conference
Horizon League
Branch Campuses of Wright State University
- Best
- A-Z
Wright State University Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
97%
SAT Range
980-1270
ACT Range
19-25
Application Fee
$30
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
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Cost
Net Price
$14,769/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$6,546/ year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
90%
Academics
Professors
B
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
- 77%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.104 responses
- 70%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.115 responses
- 61%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.116 responses
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Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
9,423Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
2,692
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
40%
Varsity Athletes
3%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 52%
- of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.136 responses
Poll
- 60%
- of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.168 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$39,500/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
36%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%- 83%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.81 responses
Wright State University Reviews
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Cons: The new president and board seem like they are more interested in making money than making sure their students and faculty are happy. The faculty went on strike for three weeks at the beginning of the spring 2019 semester. Some classes were canceled because there was no one to replace the teachers. Veterans and active military were losing their GI Bill money when these classes got canceled because they were no longer full-time students. Other students were losing their scholarships if classes were canceled for the same reason.
Parking was a nightmare, and ridiculously over-priced.
The cost of tuition was being increased for unnecessary remodels.
Summer classes were billed more expensive than regular semester classes, and most were not taught by the normal professors, but underqualified teachers instead.
Pros: Tunnels were helpful, the teachers were nice.
Parking was a nightmare, and ridiculously over-priced.
The cost of tuition was being increased for unnecessary remodels.
Summer classes were billed more expensive than regular semester classes, and most were not taught by the normal professors, but underqualified teachers instead.
Pros: Tunnels were helpful, the teachers were nice.
Ever since my first visit, Wright State has felt like a home. I am going to be an incoming freshman, but I am utterly excited to join this amazing community! They are the only school to provide a program that perfectly fits my dream major/job and they offer a plethora of opportunities once I graduate!
My Wright State experience has been great! I’m only a freshman so I haven’t been here too long, but my overall time here has been awesome. Everyone is so welcoming and friendly. I’ve made so many friends and I don’t feel excluded. Also, there are lots of campus activities so I’m never really bored! The classroom sizes are good and I feel like each teacher will give you the needed attention. It’s a fun environment to learn in and Id recommend it to all!