A summer in Cooperstown
Alex Buchheit, a graduate public history student at Wright State, enjoyed a summer of a lifetime where baseball heroes are immortalized.
Raider Open House October 21, 2023
Raider Open House
Join us for Raider Open House on Saturday, October 21, and see why right now is a great time to be a Raider!
- Engage with faculty, staff, and students.
- Explore our 140 academic degree programs, as well as the student services and support available to you.
- Take a guided tour of campus and check out campus housing.
Your health and safety are important to us. All guests are required to register for a designated visit time to allow for safe physical distancing.
Degrees & Programs Search
Wright State offers 160 undergraduate degree programs and 155 graduate degree options. Type in some keywords and you’ll see we have a program that works for you.
Why Wright State?
Named for Ohio's world-famous Wright brothers, Wright State University offers a unique blend of access, affordability, and innovation.
$12,214
Average annual cost
(Tuition, books, and supplies)
14:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
119,544
Alumni worldwide
The People of Wright State
Student Profile
Whether it’s cars or cello, it’s music to his ears
Nick Dunbar, a cello performance major at Wright State, balances a love of music with a passion for automobiles.
Student Profile
A fellowship to help the underserved
Artesia Dunbar, a clinical psychology doctoral student at Wright State, will train to work with marginalized groups through the American Psychological Association’s Interdisciplinary Minority Fellowship Program.
The Wright Guarantee Tuition Program
You can know what college will cost for the next four years—and we’ll guarantee it. The Wright Guarantee Tuition Program guarantees the same annual cost of tuition, housing, and dining over a four-year college career for new incoming, in-state, degree-seeking undergraduate students. Apply today and lock in one of the lowest tuition rates among Ohio’s four-year state universities.
Explore Dayton
Dayton’s vibrant downtown and its shops, restaurants, and sports venues are surrounded by a diverse metropolitan area of almost a million residents. Those who live in the Dayton area enjoy an affordable cost of living and housing as well as a rich quality of life that includes outdoor recreation, performing arts and other cultural amenities, professional and college sports, historical landmarks, and almost endless shopping and dining options.
University Events
Discounts on career wear and accessories: Virtual JCPenney Suit-Up Event
Saturday, August 19 to Sunday, October 29, 2023
Virtual Event
Outside/Inside: Selections from the Permanent Collection
Tuesday, August 29 to Saturday, December 16, 2023
Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries
Ebb & Flow
Tuesday, August 29 to Saturday, October 28, 2023
Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries Project Space
University News
Wright State Theatre opens new season with comedic farce ‘The Liar’
Wright State Theatre will open its 2023–24 season with “The Liar,” a comedic farce adapted by playwright David Ives, from Sept. 29 to Oct. 8 in the Festival Playhouse.
Be dazzled
A night of African food, music and dancing took place at the fourth annual Sapphire Jubilee in the Wright State University Student Union Endeavour Room.
