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Raider Open House January 28, 2023

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

Alumni Profile

Giving back

By passing along experience, Kim Demmings ’15, ’19 helps student-athletes succeed
Former Wright State basketball star Kim Demmings now helps current Raiders as the academic advisor in the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Student Profile

Laboratory learner

Wright State honors student Josie Graft hopes to help patients as a medical laboratory scientist
Wright State medical laboratory science major Josie Graft researches cognitive flow while receiving hands-on training during clinical rotations at Soin Medical Center.
Student Profile

Science driven

Wright State biological science major Rahul Shah keeps reaching numerous mileposts in his academic and personal journey
Biological sciences major Rahul Shah serves on the university’s Board of Trustees, is a member of several student organizations and is actively involved in research at Wright State.

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.

Panorama of Downtown Dayton skyline at twilight, looking across the Great Miami River near RiverScape MetroPark

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

SHOP! JC Penney Suit-Up Event for Wright State University discounts

Friday, January 20 to Sunday, April 30, 2023

Campus Recreation: Open Gym: Badminton

Sunday, January 22, 12:30 pm to Friday, April 28, 2023, 2:30 pm
Student Union Gym

Campus Recreation: Open Gym: Basketball

Tuesday, January 24, 7 am to Monday, April 24, 2023, 1:30 pm
Student Union Gym

University News

Raider roundup: Where are they now?

Former Wright State student-athletes reflect on their days of competition and life after sports
However their Wright State journey started and ended, the Raider family of student-athletes continues to make its mark throughout the Dayton region, Ohio and beyond.

Wright State students will compete for business startup funds in annual entrepreneurial competition

Wright State students with promising ideas for a new business will compete for startup funds during Wright Venture on April 6.

Hungry for experience

Back the pack

Giving athletes what they need to succeed

Wright State Official Social Media

Photo looking up at the replica Wright "B" Flyer, installed above the second floor of Paul Laurence Dunbar Library