Rowdy Open House July 19, 2024

Complete your statement of intent to let us know you plan to attend Wright State University. No deposit is needed to secure your place. Visit your Admissions Portal and let us know you are ready to be a Raider!

After completing your Statement of Intent, you can register for orientation to prepare for your first semester at Wright State. At orientation, you can

  • Learn more about student support services on campus
  • Start building lifelong friendships and meet new classmates
  • Connect with current Wright State students to learn more about life as a Raider

Degrees & Programs Search

Wright State offers 160 undergraduate degree programs and 155 graduate degree options. Type in some keywords and you’ll see we have a program that works for you.

 

Why Wright State?

Named for Ohio's world-famous Wright brothers, Wright State University offers a unique blend of access, affordability, and innovation.

$12,214

Average annual cost
(Tuition, books, and supplies)

14:1

Student-to-faculty ratio

119,544

Alumni worldwide

The People of Wright State

Student Profile

Agricultural enthusiast

After traveling to Australia, Lake Campus student Katelyn Kinsella is digging into an agriculture degree
Katelyn Kinsella, an agriculture major at Wright State's Lake Campus, is a leader in the Ohio Future Farmers of America and traveled to Australia to learn about that country’s agriculture practices.
Student Profile

Good chemistry

Dual chemistry and music major Ben Kressbach is thriving at Wright State
Ben Kressbach, who is originally from San Antonio, found the support he needed at Wright State to pursue his passion in chemistry and music.
Alumni Profile

Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine graduate embraces role of trailblazer

Olatunde Bashorun is the first African American male student from the Boonshoft School of Medicine to match into a competitive integrated plastic and reconstructive surgery residency program.

The Wright Guarantee Tuition Program

You can know what college will cost for the next four years—and we’ll guarantee it. The Wright Guarantee Tuition Program guarantees the same annual cost of tuition, housing, and dining over a four-year college career for new incoming, in-state, degree-seeking undergraduate students. Apply today and lock in one of the lowest tuition rates among Ohio’s four-year state universities.

Panorama of Downtown Dayton skyline at twilight, looking across the Great Miami River near RiverScape MetroPark

Explore Dayton

Dayton’s vibrant downtown and its shops, restaurants, and sports venues are surrounded by a diverse metropolitan area of almost a million residents. Those who live in the Dayton area enjoy an affordable cost of living and housing as well as a rich quality of life that includes outdoor recreation, performing arts and other cultural amenities, professional and college sports, historical landmarks, and almost endless shopping and dining options.

University Events

University Center for International Education: Happy Hour Fridays

Friday, July 12, 2024, 2 pm to 3 pm
224 Student Union

Public Safety: Campus Safety Series | DPS Overview & NARCAN

Tuesday, July 16, 2024, 10 am to 11 am
Rike Hall Room. 157

Lake Campus: W.S.U Lake Campus Orientation

Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Noon to 4 pm
James F. Dicke Hall

University News

Wright State medical student selected for prestigious clinical research program

Domenick Bartoletti, a medical student at the Boonshoft School of Medicine, interned at the Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center in Seattle as part of the Robert A. Winn Diversity in Clinical Trials Award Program.

Wright State grad Nicole Riegel to give talk after screening her new film at The Neon

Wright State motion pictures alum Nicole Riegel will participate in a Q&A following a screening of her new film, “Dandelion,” at The Neon on July 19.

Wright State Official Social Media

Photo looking up at the replica Wright "B" Flyer, installed above the second floor of Paul Laurence Dunbar Library