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University Facts at a Glance
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2008–2009 Fact Sheet |
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Enrollment Information
| Academic Structure |
Tuition and Fees | Alumni |
Employees | University
Income, Awards, Endowments | Facilities
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Wright State University's Mission
We transform the lives of our students and the communities we serve.
We are committed to:
- Achieving learning outcomes through innovative, high-quality programs for all students: undergraduate, graduate, and professional;
- Conducting scholarly research and creative endeavors; and
- Engaging in significant community service.
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| ENROLLMENT INFORMATION |
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| Enrollment, Fall 2008 |
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| Main Campus |
16,672 |
| Lake Campus |
1,080 |
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| Total Enrollment (*some students attend both
campuses) |
17,662* |
| Men |
7,753 |
| Women |
9,909 |
| Full-time |
13,722 |
| Part-time |
3,940 |
| Undergraduates |
13,674 |
| Graduate Students (Masters' Degrees) |
3,127 |
| Doctoral/Professional Students |
776 |
| International Students |
639 |
| Countries Represented |
66 |
| Average Age of All Students |
24.5 |
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| Minority Student Enrollment, Fall
2008
(Omits international students) |
| Total Minority Student Enrollment |
2,998 (16.9%) |
| African American |
2,068 (12.0%) |
| Asian American |
581 (3.0%) |
| Hispanic American |
283 (2.0%) |
| Native American |
57 (0.3%) |
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| ACADEMIC STRUCTURE |
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| Academic Structure |
Colleges
Education and Human Services; Engineering and Computer Science;
Lake Campus;
Liberal Arts; Nursing and Health; Raj Soin College of Business;
Science and Mathematics; University College |
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Schools
Boonshoft School of Medicine; Graduate Studies; Professional Psychology |
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| Number of Degree Programs |
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| Undergraduate |
109 |
| Graduate and Professional |
57 |
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| TUITION AND
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| Tuition and Fees (2008–2009 academic
year) (Full time: 12–18 hours) |
| Ohio Undergraduates |
$2,426 quarterly, $7,278 annually |
| Nonresident Undergraduates |
$4,668 quarterly, $14,404 annually |
| Ohio Graduate Students |
$3,504 quarterly |
| Nonresident Graduate Students |
$5,929 quarterly |
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| Room and Board (typical plan) |
$7,735 |
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Average Cost for One Year
(Three quarters for new Ohio undergraduate–includes tuition,
books, room and board, activity and technology fee) |
$15,958 |
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| ALUMNI |
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| Number of Graduates |
85,000 |
| Graduates in Greater Dayton Area |
45,000 |
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| EMPLOYEES |
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| Faculty |
877 total |
| Staff |
1,542 total |
| Combined |
2,419 total |
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| UNIVERSITY INCOME,
AWARDS & ENDOWMENTS
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| University Income (Budgeted), 2008–2009 |
| State Appropriations |
$117 million |
| Other Government |
$51 million |
| Student Fees |
$145 million |
| Other Income |
$79 million |
| Total |
$392 million |
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| Research Awards, Fiscal Year 2008 |
| Total Research and Sponsored Program Awards |
$69,119,080 |
| Basic and Applied Research Awards |
$30,609,684 |
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Foundation Endowment
(Market value, as of 6/30/08) |
$87,500,000 |
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| Donations Received (Fiscal Year 2008) |
| Receipts |
$18,925,864 |
| Donors |
6,753 |
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| FACILITIES |
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Paul Laurence Dunbar Library
The Dunbar Library provides class and research support for students in all academic programs. The Libraries offer print and electronic resources and access to resources from all Ohio institutions through OhioLINK; personalized reference and computing assistance from professional staff in the Learning Commons and online through email and chat services; individual mentoring for high-tech class projects at the Student Technology Assistance Center; collections of original materials in Special Collections; and places for individual and group study including a coffee bar and a popular reading collection. |
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Fordham Health Sciences Library
The Fordham Library collection supports the Boonshoft School of Medicine, the School of Professional Psychology, the College of Nursing and Health, and a number of graduate programs in the College of Science and Mathematics. Health Sciences librarians are available for personalized assistance to help students and other patrons find authoritative information. Fordham also provides access to the collections of six affiliated hospital libraries that serve Wright State’s clinical faculty, residents, and medical and nursing students in training. The Libraries are dedicated to helping students find what they need when they want it, and offer 24/7 access to online resources. |
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Wright State University Ervin J. Nutter
Center
The university’s Ervin J. Nutter Center, a state-of-the-art facility and home to Wright State athletics and Dayton Bombers hockey, hosts over 20 national touring concerts and performances each year. With a seating capacity of 12,000, the Nutter Center is continually ranked nationally among venues of its size. The contemporary Berry Room holds 250 people for weddings, receptions, conferences, and seminars. |
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| Historical Background |
| First Classes Held in Allyn Hall |
1964 |
| Achieved Full University Status |
1967 |
| First Graduating Class |
1968 |
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School Colors
Hunter Green and Gold |
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| LEADERSHIP |
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President
David R. Hopkins, P.E.D. |
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Provost
Steven R. Angle, Ph.D. |
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President of the Faculty
Thomas A. Sudkamp, Ph.D. |
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Vice Presidents
Dan Abrahamowicz, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs
John A. Bantle II, Ph.D., Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies
Matthew V. Filipic, Ph.D., Vice President for Business and Fiscal Affairs
Lillie P. Howard, Ph.D., Senior Vice President for Curriculum and Instruction
Bryan Rowland, Vice President for University Advancement
Robert J. Sweeney, Ph.D., Executive Vice President for Planning and Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Jacqueline McMillan, Associate Provost for Enrollment Management
William E. Rickert, Associate Provost |
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Board of Trustees
James Cannon, retired Dayton Municipal Court judge
Don R. Graber, President/CEO of Colleton Enterprises LLC
Jamie King, CEO, Crowe Manufacturing Services, Inc.
Larry R. Klaben, President/CEO, Morris Furniture Company, Inc.
John C. Kunesh, Managing Partner, Kunesh Eye Center, Inc.
Bonnie G. Langdon, former President/CEO of the Maria-Joseph Center
Robert C. Nevin (Chair)
Vishal Soin, Senior Vice President, Soin International (Vice Chair)
J. Thomas Young, First Vice President/Investments, Wachovia Securities, LLC (Secretary) |
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Student Trustee
Katie Bullinger
Jessica Hoying |
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Campus Locations
Wright State University’s main campus in Fairborn
is located 11.6 miles and 15 minutes east of downtown Dayton.
WSU’s Lake Campus is located on the shore of Grand Lake St.
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Off-Campus Facilities
Dayton: Duke E. Ellis Human Development Institute; Eugene W. Kettering
Center; VA Education Building; VA Basic Science Building
Kettering: Cox Institute, Lifespan Health Research Center
Yellow Springs: Family Health Center |
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| Acreage |
| Main Campus |
557 |
| Lake Campus |
173 |
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| Buildings (Main Campus) |
| Academic and academic support buildings |
24 |
| Student residential buildings |
26 |
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