• Meet the Raiders

    Meet the Raiders

    Mathew McKelvey

    Name: Mathew McKelvey
    Year: Sophomore
    Hometown: West Liberty, Ohio
    Major: Economics and Finance

     

    Lynne Schroeder

    Name:Lynne Schroeder
    Year: Junior
    Hometown: Woodville, Ohio
    Major: Nursing

     

    Ginny Hall

    Name: Ginny Hall
    Year: Senior
    Hometown: Grove City, Ohio
    Major: Biomedical Engineering

     

    Taylor Brown Name: Taylor Brown
    Year: Senior
    Hometown: Dayton, Ohio
    Major: Early Childhood Education
     

     

    Jake Smith, Junior

    Name: Jake Smith
    Year: Senior
    Hometown: Marysville, Ohio
    Major: Criminal Justice

     

    Jordin Smith, Sophomore

    Name: Jordin Smith
    Year: Junior
    Hometown: Springfield, Ohio
    Major: Mass Communications

     

    Neldys Crespo

    Name: Neldys Crespo
    Year: Sophomore
    Hometown: Huber Heights, Ohio
    Major: Music Performance and Spanish Education

     

    John Ware

    Name: John Ware
    Year: Junior
    Hometown: Cincinnati, Ohio
    Major: Biomedical Engineering

     

    Brendan Eck, Junior

    Name: Brendan Eck
    Year: Senior
    Hometown: Eaton, Ohio
    Major: Physics and Mathematics

     

    DeAngelo Byrd, Junior

    Name: DeAngelo Byrd
    Year: Senior
    Hometown: West Carrollton, Ohio
    Major: Mass Communication

     

    Jaimie Paul, Junior

    Name: Jaimie Paul
    Year: Senior
    Hometown: Yellow Springs, Ohio
    Major: Liberal Studies

     

     

     

     

  • Campus Life News

    May 07, 2013
    Morning and afternoon appointments will be available at several locations throughout the region. Because space is
    April 29, 2013
    Wright State University honored more than 2,000 graduates during its spring 2013 commencement ceremony April 27 in the
    April 27, 2013
    Wright State University held its 77th commencement ceremony on Saturday, April 27, in the Wright State Nutter Center.
    April 26, 2013
    The Wright State University Board of Trustees approved a $403 million operating budget for fiscal 2014 at its April 26
    April 25, 2013
    Wright State University broke ground on a new state-of-the-art laboratory building expected to become a beacon for
    April 24, 2013
    The Wright State University Raj Soin College of Business Young Business Scholars soared to new heights on Thursday,
    April 24, 2013
    Fifty Raj Soin College of Business students along with Barry James of James Investment Research were inducted into
    April 22, 2013
    Nearly 2,000 of the very best students from around the United States will compete...
    April 22, 2013
    As a student at Beavercreek High School, her plan was to go to college at nearby Wright State University.

     

  • Campus Living

    Living On Campus

    Photo of HousingIf you really want to know what’s going on at Wright State, you have to live here!

    By living on campus at Wright State you become a part of the Raider community and get to know other students from all walks of life.

    At Wright State, living on campus is all about options.

    Freshmen can choose from our Residence Halls: Hamilton Hall, The Woods, and the Honors Community. No matter where you choose to live, your room will have features like a microwave, refrigerator, air conditioning, cable TV, wireless and high-speed network connections, and laundry facilities. 

    Transfer and Adult students can choose from our featured apartment communities: Forest Lane, College Park, University Park, and The Village.  Plus you can always choose from the residence halls if you are looking for the traditional housing experience.

    Ready to live on campus? Apply for housing once you have been admitted.

    Still need to learn more?

    Check out videos featuring our residence halls. Or plan to check out our housing options by scheduling a campus tour

    Transfer and adult students: If you want to see the apartment communities, please call us at 1-800-247-1770 or (937) 775-5700 to schedule your appointment so we line up an apartment for you to see.

  • Campus Activities

    Being a Wright State student is about more than just academics.  Whether you want to increase your academic connection to the university, meet people with similar interests, contribute to Wright State student life, stay fit, plan events, perform community service, or continue to play your favorite sports, Wright State has something to offer!  Make the most of your Wright State experience and get involved!

A nationally recognized, regionally accredited university, our six colleges, Boonshoft School of Medicine and School of Professional Psychology offer 150+ bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and professional degrees.  Founded in 1964, Wright Sate was granted full university status in 1967. 

Wright state University is growing by leaps and bounds and we're not just talking about the number of students here.  Our campus, research, technology, and athletics are all experiencing innovations and growth that make this the best time to be a Raider!

By the Numbers (Fall 2012)

  • 12 miles outside of Dayton on 557 beautiful acres
  • Over 14,000 undergraduate students and nearly 3,000 graduate students
  • 23:1 student to teacher ratio
  • Our students hail from 47 states, District of Columbia, and 64 countries
  • Underrepresented students make up 16.8% of our student population

First Year Students Intended Area of Study by College (Fall 2012)

College # Students
Business & Administration 270
Education & Human Services 211
Liberal Arts 440
Nursing & Health 263
Engineering & Computer Science 445
Science & Math 402
Undecided 423

 

First Year Students Test Score Ranges (Fall 2012)

Test Middle 50% Score Overall Mean
ACT 18-24 21.3

SAT*

840-1110 1004

*(Math and Critical Reading only)

Number of Degree Programs

  • Undergraduate, Associate: 13
  • Undergraduate, Bachelor’s: 91
  • Graduate, Master’s, Doctoral, and Professional: 88

Acreage and Buildings: Dayton Campus

  • Acreage: 557
  • Academic and academic support buildings: 25
  • Student residential buildings: 30

Official School Colors

  • Hunter Green and Gold

Historical Background

  • First Classes Held in Allyn Hall: 1964
  • Achieved Full University Status: 1967
  • First Graduating Class: 1968

74% of students who were registered Fall 2011 were awarded financial aid from programs administered by the Office of Financial Aid in the 2011-2012 award year. Wright State’s Title IV Code is 003078.

 

Aid Awarded by Student Level and Classification
Student Level/Classification Number of Recipients Average Award Amount
All 14,471 $14,401.67
Undergraduate 12,253 $12,660.82
Freshman 4,009 $12,169.65
Sophomore 2,321 $11,933.31
Junior 2,209 $13,089.14
Senior 3,714 $13,390.90
 
Undergraduate Aid Awarded by Aid Type
Undergraduate Aid Type Number of Recipients Average Award Amount
Scholarships 3,393 $4,241.85
Grants 6,842 $5,320.76
Work Study 1,413 $2,978.32
Student Loans 10,895 $8,466.08
Parent Loans*** 990 $8,591.19