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  • DAYTON, OH
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Wright State University

#19 in Best Value Colleges in Ohio
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    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B minus
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      B minus
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      C+
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      B minus
    9. Dorms
      B+
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      C+
    12. Safety
      B+
    Wright State is a public university located in Fairborn, Ohio in the Dayton Area. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 6,359 undergraduate students. The Wright State acceptance rate is 96%. Popular majors include Business, Nursing, and Psychology. Graduating 43% of students, Wright State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $31,800.
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    3640 COLONEL GLENN HIGHWAY
    DAYTON, OH 45435
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    Horizon League
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    WSU Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    96%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    970-1220
    ACT Range
    18-25
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    No
    Application Website
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $14,880 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $7,743 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    93%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    10:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Business
      166 Graduates
    • Nursing
      150 Graduates
    • Psychology
      145 Graduates
    • Mechanical Engineering
      102 Graduates
    • Information Science
      98 Graduates
    • Biology
      78 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      67 Graduates
    • Marketing
      65 Graduates
    • Finance
      64 Graduates
    • Accounting
      59 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    1
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    1
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      41%
    • On Campus
      4%
    • Online
      55%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    6,359 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    1,973
    Undergrads Over 25
    17%
    Pell Grant
    41%
    Varsity Athletes
    3%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $39,500 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    43%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    93%
    National
    83%
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