Dayton, Ohio · ★ — / 5 Overall

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Public · 4-year · Doctoral
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 among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". It is a member of the University System of Ohio. Its athletic teams, the Wright State Raiders, compete in Division I of the NCAA as members of the Horizon League. In addition to the main campus, the university also operates a regional campus near Celina, Ohio, called Wright State University–Lake Campus.
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 ↗
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3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, Ohio, 45435-0001
Visit University Site25th–75th percentile
SAT total: 913–1230
SAT ERW: 470–620
SAT math: 443–610
ACT composite: 17–25
Total: 9,884
Undergrad: 7,012
Undergrad full-time: 5,297
Graduate: 2,872
Part-time: 3,288
In-state
Tuition: $11,188
Total cost on campus: $26,858
Out-of-state
Tuition: $20,606
Total cost on campus: $36,276
Room & board: $10,900
Books & supplies: $1,400
Receive aid: 94%
Avg grant aid: $7,890
Pell grant recipients: 42%
Rent: $625 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $5.00
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.32 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $8.10
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.