Wright State University
Wright State University is a national public university in Dayton, Ohio with more than 11,000 students. Offering 315 academic programs, the university is made up of six colleges, a medical school, and a branch campus in Celina, Ohio.
At Wright State, we know the education we offer has the power to change lives. That’s why we do all we can to put it within reach. We give you the opportunities and tools you need, when you need them—so you can build a college experience that helps you discover just how far your talents and passions can take you. And then take them further.
At Wright State, we know the education we offer has the power to change lives. That’s why we do all we can to put it within reach. We give you the opportunities and tools you need, when you need them—so you can build a college experience that helps you discover just how far your talents and passions can take you. And then take them further.
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Academic programs
- Engineering
- Research
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Performing Arts
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Aviation
- Public health
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- Military/Veteran Services
- Night Class Offerings
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Undergraduate Research
Application information
First-year
When you apply to Wright State, you unlock your future. This is where groundbreaking ideas are born. Where dreams are nurtured. And where no voice goes unheard. This is just the beginning of a journey that can take you further than you ever imagined. You are a first-year applicant if you are graduating from high school in 2026, even if you have earned college credit before you graduate from high school.
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Additional information
Scholarships
At Wright State, financial aid means more than savings. It means you achieve greater. We believe your hard work should be rewarded. That’s why we awarded more than $45 million in scholarships last year. Learn more about Wright State scholarships at wright.edu/FirstYearScholarships.
Wright Guarantee Tuition Program
When you invest in a Wright State education, you invest in yourself. We see the impact our education can have, so we keep our tuition low and financial opportunities within reach. With our Wright Guarantee Tuition Program, your in-state tuition, housing, and dining costs will be locked in for up to four years, allowing you to focus on what matter most: how much you will grow and how much you will accomplish. Learn more about the Wright Guarantee Tuition Program at wright.edu/wrightguarantee.
At Wright State, financial aid means more than savings. It means you achieve greater. We believe your hard work should be rewarded. That’s why we awarded more than $45 million in scholarships last year. Learn more about Wright State scholarships at wright.edu/FirstYearScholarships.
Wright Guarantee Tuition Program
When you invest in a Wright State education, you invest in yourself. We see the impact our education can have, so we keep our tuition low and financial opportunities within reach. With our Wright Guarantee Tuition Program, your in-state tuition, housing, and dining costs will be locked in for up to four years, allowing you to focus on what matter most: how much you will grow and how much you will accomplish. Learn more about the Wright Guarantee Tuition Program at wright.edu/wrightguarantee.
Visit us
Visiting campus is the best way to see what your future will look like as a Raider.
Join us for a campus visit to explore how Wright State can take you further than you ever imagined. This two-hour visit includes a presentation from our Admission staff and a 90-minute campus tour featuring the heart of campus and residence halls. Campus visits are offered Monday-Friday.
Your visit options don't stop there! Come to campus for an open house or to learn more about an academic program, check out all your visit opportunities.
Join us for a campus visit to explore how Wright State can take you further than you ever imagined. This two-hour visit includes a presentation from our Admission staff and a 90-minute campus tour featuring the heart of campus and residence halls. Campus visits are offered Monday-Friday.
Your visit options don't stop there! Come to campus for an open house or to learn more about an academic program, check out all your visit opportunities.