Wright State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #664 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #223 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #197 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #1 of 3 | In Dayton |
| #83 of 1,006 | For Web Design and Development |
| Top50% | For 182 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 95%
- Undergraduates
- 6,938
- Graduates
- 2,740
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.wright.edu
Wright State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Wright State University has an acceptance rate of 95% and is among the 29% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 95% | 94% | 96% |
| Applicants | 7,162 | 3,019 | 4,143 |
| Admissions | 6,820 | 2,845 | 3,975 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,235 | 514 | 721 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 46 | 16 | 30 |
4,822 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,224 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
76 or 6%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 913
or below
75% of them
had 1168
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Wright State University are 913-1168 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
819 or 64%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Wright State University are 17-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 6294 (65%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 1039 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 1020 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 478 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 406 (4%) |
| Asian | 379 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 45 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,867
- Students receiving aid
- 94%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $10,814 | $14,298 |
| Tuition in-state | $10,814 | $14,298 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $20,232 | $24,286 |
| Fee in-district | $50 | |
| Fee in-state | $50 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $50 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,518 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,228 |
| Room charge | $5,332 |
| Meal charge | $4,896 |
Wright State University majors
Wright State University has granted 1,741 bachelor's degrees across 72 programs, 716 master's across 51 programs, and 184 doctorate degrees across 11 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wright State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 108 | 136 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 173 | 23 | |
| Psychology, General | 142 | ||
| Medicine | 119 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 96 | 17 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 68 | 42 | |
| Social Work | 45 | 33 | |
| Accounting | 65 | 9 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 56 | 7 | |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 40 | 16 | 5 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 47 | 14 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 57 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 55 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 53 | ||
| Public Health, General | 33 | 16 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 8 | 40 | |
| Computer Engineering, General | 29 | 6 | 11 |
| Engineering Science | 21 | 19 | |
| Finance, General | 39 | ||
| Clinical Psychology | 17 | 19 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 28 | 8 | |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 23 | 12 | |
| Information Science & Studies | 19 | 15 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 33 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 26 | 5 | |
| History, General | 25 | 6 | |
| Criminology | 29 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 18 | 11 | |
| Counseling Psychology | 25 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 25 | ||
| Acting | 24 | ||
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | 24 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 24 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 23 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 23 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 22 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 21 | ||
| Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling & Counselor | 18 | 3 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 20 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 19 | ||
| Business & Managerial Economics | 18 | ||
| Neuroscience | 16 | ||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 16 | ||
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 10 | 5 | |
| Experimental Psychology | 8 | 7 | |
| Chemistry, General | 5 | 9 | |
| Mathematics, General | 13 | ||
| Public Administration | 13 | ||
| Business Analytics | 12 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities | 7 | 5 | |
| Materials Engineering | 7 | 5 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 11 | ||
| Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision | 11 | ||
| Sociology, General | 11 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | 5 | |
| Statistics, General | 6 | 4 | |
| Cell Biology and Anatomy | 9 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 9 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 9 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 8 | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 8 | ||
| International Relations and National Security Studies, Other | 8 | ||
| Microbiology and Immunology | 8 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 8 | ||
| Education, General | 6 | 1 | |
| Geography | 7 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 7 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 7 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 6 | ||
| Engineering, General | 6 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 6 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 6 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | 4 | |
| Physiology, General | 6 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 5 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 5 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 4 | ||
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 4 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 4 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 4 | ||
| Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical & Space Engineering, General | 3 | ||
| Engineering, Other | 3 | ||
| Environmental Science | 3 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 1 | 2 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 | ||
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 2 | ||
| Dance, General | 2 | ||
| Economics, General | 2 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 1 | ||
| Education, Other | 1 | ||
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 1 | ||
| Physics, Other | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Urban Studies & Affairs | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,741 | 716 | 184 |
Wright State University has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 30% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 43% | 45% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wright State University is a world-class research university with 28,881 scientific papers published and 520,925 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Engineering, Medicine, Computer Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science, Psychology, and Quantum and Particle physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 454 | 2248 |
| 1992 | 414 | 2409 |
| 1993 | 403 | 2653 |
| 1994 | 395 | 2744 |
| 1995 | 414 | 2952 |
| 1996 | 391 | 3369 |
| 1997 | 404 | 3471 |
| 1998 | 420 | 3906 |
| 1999 | 463 | 4552 |
| 2000 | 447 | 5177 |
| 2001 | 462 | 5734 |
| 2002 | 879 | 7606 |
| 2003 | 696 | 8199 |
| 2004 | 618 | 8750 |
| 2005 | 755 | 10137 |
| 2006 | 819 | 11545 |
| 2007 | 885 | 12262 |
| 2008 | 930 | 13673 |
| 2009 | 927 | 15079 |
| 2010 | 1004 | 16725 |
| 2011 | 1041 | 18070 |
| 2012 | 1160 | 20424 |
| 2013 | 1094 | 21804 |
| 2014 | 1083 | 23675 |
| 2015 | 1181 | 24803 |
| 2016 | 1120 | 24649 |
| 2017 | 1156 | 25443 |
| 2018 | 1002 | 26973 |
| 2019 | 859 | 29804 |
| 2020 | 850 | 34208 |
| 2021 | 754 | 36141 |
| 2022 | 740 | 35172 |
| 2023 | 702 | 34703 |
Wright State University alumni
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Nicole Scherzinger
- Occupations
- dancervoice actorfashion designertelevision actorfilm actor
- Biography
-
Nicole Scherzinger is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, actress, and television personality. She is a former member of the pop group and dance ensemble The Pussycat Dolls (2003–2010, 2019–2021). With over 55 million records sold worldwide, The Pussycat Dolls are one of the world's best-selling female groups of all time.
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Carlos Peña
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Carlos Felipe Peña is a Dominican former professional baseball first baseman and current broadcaster. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Texas Rangers, Oakland Athletics, Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, Tampa Bay Devil Rays/Rays, Chicago Cubs, Houston Astros, and Kansas City Royals.
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Eddie McClintock
- Occupations
- actorfilm actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Edward Theodore McClintock is an American actor, best known for his role of Secret Service agent Pete Lattimer on the Syfy series Warehouse 13.
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Joe Smith
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Joseph Michael Smith is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets, Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Angels, Chicago Cubs, Toronto Blue Jays, Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners, and Minnesota Twins. Smith attended Wright State University and was drafted by the Mets in the third round of the 2006 Major League Baseball draft. He made his major league debut in 2007.
General info
| Founded | 1964 |
|---|---|
| Colors | green, gold |
| Academic calendar | September to August (September - December; January-mid-March; mid-March-June; June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,436 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway Dayton, Ohio, 45435-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 138,000 |
| Phone | 9377751000 |