Wright State University

REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION

What classes should you take? How do you join a club? How do you find a tutor? Join us for a three-step orientation experience. You will have the opportunity to participate in a mix of online and on-campus activities designed to help you prepare for your first day of classes and beyond.

SCHOLARSHIPS STILL AVAILABLE FOR FALL

We’re extending our consideration for first-year academic performance and need-based scholarships. New direct from high school students starting Wright State this Fall Semester 2021 will automatically be awarded a scholarship if they have at least a 3.2 GPA or meet FAFSA eligibility requirements.

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RAIDER OPEN HOUSE

Join us for Raider Open House on Friday, July 23, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., 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.

Graduate open house

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Graduate School Virtual Open House

Join us for the Graduate School Virtual Open House February 1–5. Over the course of the week, we will be conducting program-specific events during which you can receive information regarding program length, curriculum, and admissions requirements.

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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.

$11,740

Average annual cost
(Tuition, books, and supplies)

15:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

117,000

Alumni worldwide

The People of Wright State

Success Stories

Student Profile

Material witness

Wright State mechanical engineering major Alex Vehre helps the Air Force with materials testing as part of an internship

Alex Vehre applies knowledge learned in Wright State's mechanical engineering program in his Air Force Research Laboratory internship.

Student Profile

Fast acting

Biomedical engineering and electrical engineering student Yara Hakim discovers blueprint for career success

Wright State graduate student Yara Hakim has been persistent in her pursuit of college credits, jobs and internships, leading to a position at Kettering Health.

Student Profile

Stage direction

Wright State senior Grace Beckman combines mechanical engineering with stage management

Grace Beckman, a mechanical engineering and stage management major, is part of the team producing "Mamma Mia!" in the Festival Playhouse.

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.

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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.

Virtual Tour

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