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Wright State University

Wright
#1306 / #379
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#699
Most Desirable School
Public research university in Dayton, Ohio, U.S.

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About Wright State University

According to Wikipedia, Wright State University is a public research university in Fairborn, Ohio. 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". 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.

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Wright State University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
7,16295%44%104020

How Much Does Wright State University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)Fees (in-state)
$10,174$50

How Much Do Wright State University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Wright State University, then you can expect to earn an average of $46,100 per year. You also have a 90% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Wright State University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
12,2638,8483,415

Where is Wright State University?

Wright State University is located at 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton OH 45435-0001

How Safe is Wright State University?

Dayton has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Wright State University Known For?

Wright State University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Wright State University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Computer Science
#647
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#652
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#174
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computer-science Degrees
Criminal Justice
#341
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#345
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#197
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Medical
#814
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#819
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#230
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medicine Degrees
Anthropology
#726
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#746
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#235
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anthropology Degrees
Engineering
#1354
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#1375
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#243
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engineering Degrees
History
#858
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#871
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#306
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history Degrees
Education
#1466
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#1471
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#343
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education Degrees
Mathematics
#1391
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#1438
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#344
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math Degrees
Biology
#1518
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#1546
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#372
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biology Degrees
Political Science
#1489
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#1505
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#373
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political-science Degrees
Business
#1381
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#1383
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#389
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business Degrees
Psychology
#989
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#1007
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#395
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psychology Degrees
Literature
#1187
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#1242
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#398
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literature Degrees
Economics
#2543
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#2552
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#419
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Earth Sciences
#1748
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#1765
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#420
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Communications
#1723
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#1751
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#470
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communications Degrees
Nursing
#1280
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#1280
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#482
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nursing Degrees
Social Work
#1387
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#1387
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#569
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social-work Degrees
Chemistry
#2711
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#2725
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#571
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Physics
#2548
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#2576
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#579
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physics Degrees
Law
#2521
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#2526
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#723
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Philosophy
#2965
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#3009
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#891
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philosophy Degrees
Sociology
#3286
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#3293
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#991
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sociology Degrees
Religious Studies
#7670
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#7681
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#1689
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Who Are Wright State University's Most Influential Alumni?

Wright State University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Criminal Justice, Computer Science, and Anthropology. Here are some of Wright State University's most famous alumni:

Siva S. Banda
Siva S. Banda
An American aerospace engineer.
David Albright
David Albright
A Nuclear non-proliferation expert.
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
A Novelist, short story writer, poet, and essayist.
Anthony Shaffer
Anthony Shaffer
A United States Army officer.
Mike Gallagher
Mike Gallagher
An American media personality, political commentator, and author.
Carlos Peña
A Dominican baseball player.
David S. Brown
An American historian.
Jacquelyn Campbell
A Nurse and advocate for victims of violence.
Kiril Merdzhanski
A Bulgarian writer and historian.
Robert Pollard
Robert Pollard
An American singer and songwriter.
Thais Russomano
Thais Russomano
A Brazilian medical researcher.
Brian Anderson
An American baseball player.

Who Are Wright State University's Most Influential Faculty?

Wright State University's most influential faculty include professors in the fields of Criminal Justice, Computer Science, and Anthropology. Here are some of Wright State University's most famous alumni:

Pascal Hitzler
Pascal Hitzler
A German American Computer Scientist.
Jonathan Reed Winkler
An American historian.
Sion Brinn
A Jamaican-British swimmer.
Billy Donlon
An American basketball player-coach.
Greg Lovelady
A College baseball coach.