Wright State University

REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION

What classes should you take? How do you join a club? How do you find a tutor? Join us for a three-step orientation experience. You will have the opportunity to participate in a mix of online and on-campus activities designed to help you prepare for your first day of classes and beyond.

SCHOLARSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE FOR FALL

We’re extending our consideration for first-year academic performance and need-based scholarships. New direct from high school students starting Wright State this Fall Semester 2021 will automatically be awarded a scholarship if they have at least a 3.2 GPA or meet FAFSA eligibility requirements.

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RAIDER OPEN HOUSE

Join us for Raider Open House on Friday, July 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and see why right now is a great time to be a Raider!

Engage with faculty, staff, and students.
Explore our 140 academic degree programs, as well as the student services and support available to you.
Take a guided tour of campus and check out campus housing.

Your health and safety are important to us. All guests are required to register for a designated visit time to allow for safe physical distancing.

Graduate open house

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Graduate School Virtual Open House

Join us for the Graduate School Virtual Open House February 1–5. Over the course of the week, we will be conducting program-specific events during which you can receive information regarding program length, curriculum, and admissions requirements.

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Degrees & Programs Search

Wright State offers 160 undergraduate degree programs and 155 graduate degree options. Type in some keywords and you’ll see we have a program that works for you.

Why Wright State?

Named for Ohio's world-famous Wright brothers, Wright State University offers a unique blend of access, affordability, and innovation.

$11,740

Average annual cost
(Tuition, books, and supplies)

13:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

114,000

Alumni worldwide

The People of Wright State

Success Stories

Student Profile

Effective detective

Early disease detection is the focus of an internship of Wright State biomedical engineering major Garrett Regan

Wright State senior Garrett Regan utilizes machine learning to detect aneurysms on CT scans during an internship.

Alumni Profile

Business builder

Wright State communication alumna Pamela Cone directs a nonprofit organization that helps women start companies 

Pamela Cone, a Wright State communication alumna, is director of Aviatra-Dayton a nonprofit organization that supports women in business.

Student Profile

Campus confidence

Student involvement on campus is a top priority for student body president Jonathan Ciero

Jonathan Ciero, a senior mechanical engineering major, was elected the student body president for the 2021–22 academic year.

The Wright Guarantee Tuition Program

You can know what college will cost for the next four years—and we’ll guarantee it. The Wright Guarantee Tuition Program guarantees the same annual cost of tuition, housing, and dining over a four-year college career for new incoming, in-state, degree-seeking undergraduate students. Apply today and lock in one of the lowest tuition rates among Ohio’s four-year state universities.

Panorama of Downtown Dayton skyline at twilight, looking across the Great Miami River near RiverScape MetroPark

Explore Dayton

Dayton’s vibrant downtown and its shops, restaurants, and sports venues are surrounded by a diverse metropolitan area of almost a million residents. Those who live in the Dayton area enjoy an affordable cost of living and housing as well as a rich quality of life that includes outdoor recreation, performing arts and other cultural amenities, professional and college sports, historical landmarks, and almost endless shopping and dining options.

Virtual Tour

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