I Am A...

C

Campus Life

Housing, Services, & More

  • Campus Life News

    View All News
    “The Phantom of the Opera” haunts Festival Playhouse
    May 16, 2012
    The show has already sold out its entire 15-performance run.
    Senior art majors to showcase talents in Stein Galleries
    May 16, 2012
    The exhibition features artwork by more than 40 students and will run from May 20 to June 10.
    Follow the Phantom: Opening Night
    May 10, 2012
    In the final episode of the series, Casey Jordan shares his excitement about the show’s opening night.
    BSOM to host advance screening of HBO’s “The Weight of the Nation”
    May 09, 2012
    Free and open to the public, this four-film series addresses our country’s obesity epidemic.
    Raider Recon—Ushering
    May 08, 2012
    Student reporter Lara Donnelly, host of the monthly video series Raider Recon, gets dressed up and trains as an usher
    Artist Bing Davis to visit Wright State
    May 08, 2012
    Renowned Dayton artist Willis ‘Bing’ Davis will present “The Arts as an Agent of Change” at the Friends of the
    Annual Greek Step Show, Drag Revue live up to billing
    May 07, 2012
    The 13th Annual Harley E. Flack Greek Step Show and the Rainbow Alliance's annual Drag Revue show made for a festive
    Senator Sherrod Brown visits Wright...
    May 04, 2012
    Roughly 10,000 students at Wright State University depend on subsidized Stafford loans to go to college. Soon after
    Sundance Channel’s “Push Girls” star to visit Wright State
    May 04, 2012
    The show premieres in June, but the Wright State University community will get to see an advance screening of the show

     

  • 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!

    Get Involved!

Wright State Facts

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

  • 12 miles outside of Dayton on 557 beautiful acres
  • Over 15,000 undergraduate students and nearly 5,000 graduate students
  • 23:1 student to teacher ratio
  • Our students hail from 47 states, District of Columbia, and 64 countries
  • Underrepresented students make up 18% of our student population

First Year Students Intended Area of Study by College (Fall 2011)

College # Students
Business & Administration 304
Education & Human Services 253
Liberal Arts 536
Nursing & Health 373
Engineering & Computer Science 420
Science & Math 446
Undecided 513

 

First Year Students Test Score Ranges (Fall 2011)

Test Middle 50% Score Overall Mean
ACT 18-24 20.9

SAT*

 880-1100 1004.7

*(Math and Critical Reading only)

Number of Degree Programs

  • Undergraduate, Associate: 19
  • Undergraduate, Bachelor’s: 91
  • Graduate, Master’s, Doctoral, and Professional: 76

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

Average Financial Aid Awards

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

 

C

C