Wright State University is a national public university in Dayton, Ohio with more than 13,000 students. Offering 276 degree programs, the university is made up of six colleges, three schools, and a branch campus in Celina, Ohio. Named for the Wright brothers, Wright State University offers an exceptional, affordable education.
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About Our Region
The birthplace of aviation is at the crossroads of innovation.
Colleges & Schools
Six colleges and three schools collaborate to spark innovation.
Facilities
32 academic buildings on 730 acres across two campuses.
History
The Dayton area demanded an affordable higher education.
Facts & Rankings
Facts
Wright State University was named to honor aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright, who invented the world's first successful airplane in their Dayton bicycle shop.
The Wright State campus features artistic pieces both in- and outdoors. As we renovate structures and construct new campus buildings, more and more public art pieces will continue to beautify campus.
The Wright State tunnel system is believed to be one of the most extensive collegiate pedestrian tunnel systems in the United States. Nearly two miles of tunnels (10,436 feet) snake their way beneath Wright State's Dayton campus linking 20 of 22 buildings in the academic section of campus.
Rankings
Wright State designated as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education
Jul 02, 2020
Wright State offers a bachelor’s degree and certificate in cybersecurity as well as a master’s degree and certificate.
Online business graduate programs best for veterans, says U.S. News & World Report
Apr 08, 2020
U.S. News & World Report named Wright State University's graduate business programs as some of the top programs for veterans. Our programs are ranked for their affordability and quality. Wright State University also offers a Veteran and Military Center with personal support, study spaces, and GI Bill help for veterans and other military-connected students.
Who we are
Pioneers of Potential
