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Wright Guarantee 2026–27 Estimated Total Costs
The Wright Guarantee Tuition Program guarantees the same annual cost of in-state tuition, housing rates, and meal plans over a four-year college career for new incoming, degree-seeking undergraduate students starting in Fall 2026 or Spring 2027. For non-Ohio resident students, the out-of-state tuition is not guaranteed.
| Rates | Ohio Resident (Commuting) |
Ohio Resident (Living on Campus) |
Non-Ohio Resident1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition (11–18 hours)2 | $6,085 | $6,085 | $11,431 |
| Undergraduate Tuition (1–10.5 hours) | $546/hour | $546/hour | $1,038/hour |
| Campus Housing (Woods Double)3 | N/A | $2,878 | $2,878 |
| Meals (Gold Campus Dining)4 | N/A | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Activity/Communications/Hospitality Fees | N/A | $463 | $463 |
| Books and supplies5 | $700 | $700 | $700 |
| Total for one semester | $6,785 | $12,126 | $17,472 |
| Total for two semesters (fall and spring) | $13,570 | $24,252 | $34,944 |
1Non-Ohio resident portion of tuition ($5,346 or $492/hour) is not guaranteed.
2Per 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.
3Cost reflects double occupancy for a Woods room. Learn more about the cost of Dayton Campus housing.
4Default meal plan for residential dormitory students. Learn more about the cost of meal plans.
5Estimate only—not guaranteed
Costs do not include course or program fees
Wright Guarantee 2026–27 Tuition Costs (Per Semester)
| Rates | Ohio Resident | Non-Ohio Resident1 |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition (11–18 hours)2 | $6,085 | $11,431 |
| Undergraduate Tuition (1–10.5 hours) | $546/hour | $1,038/hour |
1Non-Ohio resident portion of tuition ($5,346 or $492/hour) is not guaranteed.
2Per 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.
Wright Guarantee 2026–27 Housing Costs (Per Semester)
| Residence Hall/Apartment | Room Type | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton Hall | Super Single | $3,377 |
| Hamilton Hall | Double | $2,878 |
| Hamilton Hall | Double Deluxe | $3,129 |
| Honors Community | Super Single | $4,665 |
| Honors Community | Double | $2,878 |
| The Woods | Single | $4,243 |
| The Woods | Super Single | $4,670 |
| The Woods | Super Single - Jacob Hall | $5,401 |
| The Woods | Double | $2,878 |
| The Woods | Double - Jacob Hall | $3,629 |
| The Woods | Double Deluxe | $3,377 |
| The Woods | Triple | $2,511 |
| The Woods | Quad | $2,076 |
| Forest Lane Apartments | Studio | $2,991 |
| Forest Lane Apartments | Small Two Bedroom | $3,129 |
| Forest Lane Apartments | Large Two Bedroom | $3,442 |
| College Park Apartments | Quad | $2,616 |
| College Park Apartments | Updated Quad | $4,188 |
| University Park Apartments | Quad | $2,616 |
| University Park Apartments | Double Occupancy Quad: Single | $2,092 |
| University Park Apartments | Double Occupancy Quad: Double | $1,525 |
| The Village Apartments | Efficiency | $3,212 |
| The Village Apartments | Deluxe Efficiency | $3,669 |
| The Village Apartments | One Bedroom | $4,467 |
| The Village Apartments | Two Bedroom | $4,739 |
| The Village Apartments | Two Bedroom Split | $2,472 |
Communications Fee (Per Person): $200
Activity Fee (Per Person): $60
Visit the Residence Life and Housing website to learn more.
Wright Guarantee 2026–27 Dining Plans
Residential Dining Plan Options
| Name | Dining Dollars1 (Roll over from fall to spring semester) |
Price/Semester2 |
|---|---|---|
| Platinum Campus Dining | $2,350 | $2,350 |
| Gold Campus Dining | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Silver Campus Dining | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Bronze Campus Dining | $990 | $990 |
Commuter Dining Plan Options
| Name | Dining Dollars1 (Roll over from fall to spring semester) |
Bonus Dollars1 (Never expire) |
Price/Semester2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State Dining Dollars | $50 | $5 | $50 |
| Wright State Dining Dollars | $100 | $10 | $100 |
| Wright State Dining Dollars | $250 | $25 | $250 |
| Wright State Dining Dollars | $500 | $50 | $500 |
1All dining dollar balances are forfeited at the end of spring semester each year.
2Price does not include $203 Hospitality/Residential Services Fee
Visit the Dining Services website to learn more.
Tuition and Fees Explanation
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 Semester.
Wright State University reserves the right to make policy and fee changes.
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.
Inclusive Courseware Fee
Background
In an effort to protect students and insure their best interest, the U.S. Department of Education published new rules (34CFR668.161-167) via the Federal Register on October 30, 2015. The Program Integrity and Improvement rules require Wright State University to provide students the ability to opt out of fees charged to a student’s account that are associated with books and/or online access to course materials.
Inclusive Courseware Fees
Wright State University takes your education seriously. In addition to negotiating substantial discounts, we coordinate with eCampus.com and the publisher to deliver your books and online access to course materials through Pilot, so it is available the first day of class. Learn more about Inclusive Courseware. Opting out of the Inclusive Courseware Fee, and the automatic delivery of the electronic book and/or access to online course materials, will hinder your success in this class and IS NOT recommended.
Completing the Opt-Out Process
You can opt-out online from your Pilot page once your instructor opens the class normally the first day of class. You can drop the Inclusive Courseware during the 100% refund period for that particular class. Go to the academic calendar to confirm dates.
Opting out must be done online in Pilot by the end of the 100 percent tuition refund period to be considered for removal of the Inclusive Courseware Fee from the student account. Review the academic calendar for important semester specific dates, deadlines, and refund period information.