Wright State University
#394-435 in National Universities
Overview
Wright State University is a public institution that was founded in 1967. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,938 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 651 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Wright State University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #394-435. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,076; out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,494.
Wright State University is a public institution that was founded in 1967. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,938 (fall 2022), and the campus size is 651 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Wright State University's ranking in the 2024 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, #394-435. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,076; out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,494.
At-a-Glance
Setting
N/A
In-state tuition and fees
$10,076
Undergraduate Enrollment
6,938
Acceptance Rate
95%
2024 Rankings
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Admissions
Cost
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$19,494
In-State Tuition & Fees
$10,076
Room & Board
$9,796(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$13,040
$15,455
$15,455
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
$19,494
In-State Tuition & Fees
$10,076
Room & Board
$9,796(2023-24)
Average Need-Based Aid Package
$13,040
*Average in-state cost after aid
Academics
27%
14:1
N/A
Popular Majors
MAJOR
% OF GRADUATES
ALUMNI STARTING SALARY
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
15%
N/A
Health Professions and Related Programs
8%
N/A
Engineering
8%
N/A
Psychology
5%
N/A
Education
4%
N/A
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Faculty Research Impact
Bibliometric Rank
202
Bibliometrics is the statistical analyses of publications and citations for the purpose of measuring faculty research impact.Publications Cited in Top 25% of Journals
52%
Publications Cited in Top 5% of Journals
13%
Total Papers published between 2018-2022
3,204
Citations Per Publication
11:1
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Last updated 2023.
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Students
6,938
Graduate Enrollment
2,740
Total Enrollment
9,678
Full-Time Degree-Seeking Students
5,036
Student Diversity
Gender Distribution
Ethnic Diversity
26%
Minority Enrollment
26%
Minority Enrollment
72%
White
12%
Black
6%
Two or more races
5%
Hispanic
3%
Asian
2%
International
Not Specified is not included in this breakdown due to an enrollment of 0%.
Campus Life
Housing and Dorms
Types of campus housing available:
Student Activities
72+
Sports Teams
N/A
Fraternities
N/A
Sororities
After College
Graduation Rate
27%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
60%
Average Debt at Graduation
$26,383
$42,048
$42,048
Graduation Rate
27%
Graduating Students Who Have Borrowed (any loan type, 2021)
60%
Average Debt at Graduation
$26,383
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