Dayton, Ohio

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Wright State University is a public research university in Fairborn, Ohio, United States. Originally opened in 1964 as a branch campus of Miami University and Ohio State University, it became an independent institution in 1967 and was named in honor of aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright, who were residents of nearby Dayton. The university offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees and is classified…
National rank
Ranked #255 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
Value rank
Ranked #774 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
World rank
Ranked #1483 globally by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR World ↗
Total CoA (on-campus): $26,858
Room & Board: $10,900
Books & Supplies: $1,400
Receive Aid:
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, Ohio, 45435-0001
Visit University SiteAvg Grant Aid: $7,890
Pell Grant Recipients: 42%
Total CoA (on-campus): $36,276
Room & Board: $10,900
Books & Supplies: $1,400
Receive Aid: 94%
Avg Grant Aid: $7,890
Pell Grant Recipients: 42%
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 913–1230
SAT ERW: 470–620
SAT Math: 443–610
ACT Composite: 17–25