Wright State University
Dayton, OH · Public
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Wright State University admitted 99.7% of applicants university-wide (641 of 643).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 99.7% | 641 | 643 |
| In-state | 100.0% | 557 | 557 |
| Out-of-state | 97.6% | 83 | 85 |
| International applicants | 100.0% | 1 | 1 |
| Men | 100.0% | 241 | 241 |
| Women | 99.5% | 400 | 402 |
Also offers Early Action — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 641 admitted students, 278 enrolled (43.4% yield).
Wright State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 830–1000
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 17–23
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Wright State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $33,872/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,222 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $12,650 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $33,872/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $11,952 |
| $30k–48k | $11,631 |
| $48k–75k | $14,501 |
| $75k–110k | $18,734 |
| Over $110k | $20,720 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Wright State Advantage Scholarship — $2,000-$4,000 per year (Automatic)
- Raider Scholarship — $1,000-$2,500 per year (Merit)
- President's Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Wright State Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Presidential)
- International Freshman Scholarship — Up to $8,000 per year (International Aid)
- International Student Scholarship — $2,000-$8,000 per year (International Aid)
- Dean's Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Merit)
- International Transfer Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (International Aid)
- Wright State Advantage Scholarship — $2,000-$4,000 per year (Automatic)
- Raider Scholarship — $1,000-$2,500 per year (Merit)
- President's Scholarship — Full tuition and fees (Full Tuition)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Wright State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official academic transcripts from all institutions attended
International applicants
- Official academic transcripts from all institutions attended
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Wright State University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Wright State University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $49,500
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 41.7%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 61%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $22,750
- At graduation
Wright State University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News National: #395
- WSJ: #508
Deadlines
- 2027-08-23Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Wright State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (36%), Engineering (13%), Psychology (6%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1.
Wright State University Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.