About Wright State University

Named after Orville and Wilbur Wright, the inventors of powered flight, Wright State University continues their tradition of innovation. A rich and dynamic community of more than 16,000 students, Wright State is a place where dreams do come true, a place of discovery and adventure.

Located 12 miles northeast of Dayton, Ohio, Wright State is a comprehensive state university with an impressive range of study leading to more than 100 undergraduate degrees and nearly 50 Ph.D., master’s, and professional degrees. It offers state-of-the-art facilities in a beautiful 557-acre wooded setting. More than 150 student clubs and organizations give vibrancy to campus life. Students have several options for housing, living in near-by apartments or modernly equipped residence halls on or adjacent to campus.

Last updated February 5, 2013