2015-2016 Tuition & Fees

Effective Fall 2015

Wright State University’s Board of Trustees reviews tuition and fees on an annual basis. Rates are generally approved in the spring for the upcoming Fall term.

Wright State University reserves the right to make policy and fee changes. 

More information on Room and Board rates can be found on the Residence Services website.

Dayton Campus

Wright State will not defer payment of fees or accept partial payments or postdated checks. Financial accounts are subject to audit at any time throughout a student's enrollment or academic career.

Estimated Undergraduate Expenses

Ohio Students Living on Campus
Expense Semester Year
Tuition (11-18 hours) $4,365 $8,730
Room, meals, activity and communications fee*  $4,652 $9,304
Books and Supplies** $700 $1,400
Total $9,717 $19,434
Non-Resident Students Living on Campus
Expense Semester Year
Tuition (11-18 hours) $8,549 $17,098
Room, meals, activity and communications fee* $4,652 $9,304
Books and Supplies** $700 $1,400
Total $13,901 $27,802
Commuting Students
Expense Semester Year
Tuition (11-18 hours) $4,365 $8,730
Books and Supplies** $700 $1,400
Total $5,065 $10,130

*Cost reflects double occupancy in the Woods Residential Community
**Estimate only

Undergraduate Tuition

11-18* Hours
Expense Cost
Tuition $4,365
Total Ohio Resident Tuition $4,365
Expense Cost
Non-Resident Tuition $4,184
Total Non-Resident Tuition $8,549
1-10.5 Hours
Expense Cost/Hour
Tuition $394/hour
Total Ohio Resident Tuition/Hour $394/hour
Expense Cost/Hour
Non-Resident Tuition $779/hour
Total Non-Resident Tuition/Hour $779/hour

*Per hour rates will be applied to each billable credit hour in excess of 18. Courses dropped after the 100% refund period are not deducted from the billable hours.

Graduate Tuition

11-18 Hours
Expense Cost
Tuition $6,541
Total Ohio Resident Tuition $6,541
Expense Cost
Non-Resident Tuition $4,571
Total Non-Resident Tuition $11,112
1-10.5 Hours
Expense Cost/Hour
Tuition $604/hour
Non-Resident Tuition $425/hour
Total Non-Resident Tuition/Hour $1029/hour

School of Professional Psychology/Doctor of Nursing Practice Tuition

11 or More Hours
Expense Cost
Tuition $7,680
Total Ohio Resident Tuition $7,680
Expense Cost
Non-Resident Tuition $4,592
Total Non-Resident Tuition $12,272
1-10.5 Hours
Expense Cost
Tuition $711/hour
Non-Resident Tuition $427/hour
Total Non-Resident Tuition/Hour $1,138/hour

Boonshoft School of Medicine Tuition

11 or More Hours
Expense Cost
Tuition $16,939
Total Ohio Resident Tuition $16,939
Expense Cost
Non-Resident Tuition $8,476
Total Non-Resident Tuition $25,415

Note: Per hour rates will be applied to each billable credit hour in excess of 18. Courses dropped after the 100% refund period are not deducted from the billable hours.

Additional Charges & Fees

Fee Cost
Late Registration Fee

$100 beginning day 1 through 14th day of term.

$100 per credit hour after 14th day of term.

Non-Degree Application Fee

$10

Undergraduate Admissions Degree Application Fee $30
Graduate Admissions Degree Application Fee $40
Graduation Application Fee $35
Technology Fee $20/credit hour; max $150*
Audit Fee Same as credit courses per hour**
First-Year Program Fee $100
Transcript Fee $6/each
Transcript Fee: Express Mail $20/each
Returned Check/ACH Debit $25
Applied Music Fee: half-hour lesson $360 (voice), $330 (all others)
Applied Music Fee: one-hour lesson $720 (voice), $660 (all others)
Credit by Examination/Proficiency Test Fee $25
Credit by Examination $50/credit hour
International Student Fee $98
TK20 Assessment Fee $100 one-time fee/account active for 7 years
Late Payment $50-200
4-Payment Plan Enrollment Fee $10/term
3-Payment Plan Enrollment Fee $40/term
Payment Plan Late Fee $50
Health Insurance for Student

$598 Fall term

$535 Spring term

$503 Summer Term

*College of Engineering and Computer Science courses only.
**Laboratory and special courses not open to audit.

Lake Campus

Wright State will not defer payment of fees or accept partial payments or postdated checks. Financial accounts are subject to audit at any time throughout a student's enrollment or academic career.

Estimated Undergraduate Expenses

Ohio Resident Students Living at Lake Campus
Expense Semester Year
Tuition (11-18 hours) $2,921 $5,842
Double Room, including all utilities $2,200 $4,400
Books and Supplies** $700 $1,400
Total $5,821 $11,642
Non-Resident Students Living at Lake Campus
Expense Semester Year
Tuition (11-18 hours) $7,105 $14,210
Double Room, including all utilities $2,200 $4,400
Books and Supplies** $700 $1,400
Total $10,005 $20,010
Commuting Students
Expense Semster Year
Tuition (11-18 hours) $2,921 $5,842
Books and Supplies** $700 $1,400
Total $3,621 $7,242

**Estimate only

Undergraduate Tuition

11-18 Hours
Expense Cost
Tuition $2,921
Total Ohio Resident Tuition $2,921
Expense Cost
Non-Resident Tuition $4,184
Total Non-Resident Tuition $7,105
1-10.5 Hours
Expense Cost
Tuition $265/hour
Non-Resident Fee $385/hour
Total Non-Resident Fee/Hour $650/hour

Graduate Tuition

11-18 Hours
Expense Cost
Tuition $6,541
Total Ohio Resident Tuition $6,541
Expense Cost
Non-Resident Tuition $4,571
Total Non-Resident Tuition $11,112
1-10.5 Hours
Expense Cost
Tuition $604/hour
Non-Resident Tuition $425/hour
Total Non-Resident Tuition $1029/hour

Additional Charges and Fees

Fee Cost
Late Registration Fee

$100 beginning day 1 through 14th day of term.

$100 per credit hour after 14th day of term.

Non-Degree Application Fee

$10

Undergraduate Admissions Degree Application Fee $30
Graduate Admissions Degree Application Fee $40
Graduation Application Fee $35
Technology Fee $20/credit hour; max $150*
Audit Fee Same rate as credit courses per hour**
First-Year Program Fee $100
Transcript Fee $6/each
Transcript Fee: Express Mail $20/each
Returned Check/ACH Debit $25
Applied Music Fee: half-hour lesson $360 (voice), $330 (all others)
Applied Music Fee: one-hour lesson $720 (voice), $660 (all others)
Credit by Examination/Proficiency Test Fee $25
Credit by Examination $50/credit hour
International Student Fee $98
TK20 Assessment Fee $100 one-time fee/account active for 7 years
Late Payment $50-200
4-Payment Plan Enrollment Fee $10/term
3-Payment Plan Enrollment Fee $40/term
Payment Plan Late Fee $50
Health Insurance for Student

$598 Fall term

$535 Spring term

$503 Summer term

Lake Campus Program Fee
(3000- and 4000-level courses in BUS, EGR, NUR and courses required in these majors)

$57/credit hour

(Flat Rate of $627 for 11 or more hours)

*College of Engineering and Computer Science courses only.

Visit our financial aid Cost of Attendance page for a list of other estimated indirect costs including books, supplies, personal expenses, transportation, and loan fees that are used to calculate financial aid offers.