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Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OHPublicSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 96% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Wright State University-Main Campus is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Dayton, OH. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 6.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 96%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
6.8K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
96% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading555 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math543 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite21 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
96%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing21% of degrees
Health Sciences12% of degrees
Engineering9% of degrees
Social Sciences6% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $128,321
Earnings 5yr: $111,248
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $113,593
Earnings 5yr: $97,761
Debt: N/A
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,235
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Engineering Science.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $108,035
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $107,832
Earnings 5yr: $111,887
Debt: N/A
Medicine.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,384
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,393
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $97,659
Earnings 5yr: $87,791
Debt: $25,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $96,625
Earnings 5yr: $97,806
Debt: N/A
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $92,006
Earnings 5yr: $88,697
Debt: $26,979
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: $90,197
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,391
Earnings 5yr: $88,425
Debt: $23,250
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,393
Earnings 5yr: $75,467
Debt: $29,750
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $82,795
Earnings 5yr: $83,880
Debt: $25,000
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,864
Earnings 5yr: $84,716
Debt: $23,246
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,289
Earnings 5yr: $74,455
Debt: $25,987
Public Administration.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,622
Earnings 5yr: $68,580
Debt: N/A
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,541
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,024
Earnings 5yr: $71,094
Debt: $25,022
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,696
Earnings 5yr: $71,407
Debt: $18,903
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$15,415
In-State Tuition$11,522
Out-of-State Tuition$21,222
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
34%
Pell Grants
42%
Take Loans
53%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$42,229
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$49,500
Completion Signals
42%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
68%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,854
Est. Monthly Payment
$171/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
45%
Men55%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 45% men and 55% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
35%
Part-Time Share
15%
Avg Family Income
$57,827
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