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About Wright State University-Main Campus

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Wright State University-Main Campus is a public research university in Dayton, OH, known for its open access admissions, doctoral research university, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 95%, WSU is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 1,281 students each year. WSU is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 913–1168, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. WSU offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $7,419 per year; the sticker price of $35,822 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Wright State University-Main Campus acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

95%
Overall Accept Rate
1041
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 913 – 1168 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 17 – 24

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Wright State University-Main Campus

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Application Strategy
Wright State has deep ties to Wright Patterson Air Force Base and the Dayton engineering and defense industries, so if you are applying to engineering, computer science, or pre-med programs, mention any interest in those local partnerships or co-op opportunities in your application materials.
Test Score Strategy
Since Wright State does not require test scores, consider leaving yours off your application if it falls below their typical range, letting your GPA and other strengths carry more weight.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Wright State University-Main Campus actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$36k/yr$12.0k
30k-48k~$36k/yr$11.6k
48k-75k~$36k/yr$14.5k
75k-110k~$36k/yr$18.7k
110k+~$36k/yr$20.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

46%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$42k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
6,193
Undergrad Enrollment
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