Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
95.15%
SAT Average
1,086
ACT Range
17-25
Wright State University-Main Campus Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 95.15%. This means approximately 952 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 6,330 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
95.15%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $11,188 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $20,606 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $23,255 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $15,216 | State avg: $17,854. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 32.76% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 42.26% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Wright State University-Main Campus Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$20,606
Room and board
$10,900
Books and supplies
$1,400
Other expenses
$3,370
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$23,255
Average net price
$15,216
Average aid coverage
35%
$8,039 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Wright State University-Main Campus pays approximately $15,216 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Ohio average of $17,854 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Wright State University-Main Campus?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Ohio and national averages.
Wright State University-Main Campus net price
$15,216
Ohio average
$17,854
National average
$17,506
Wright State University-Main Campus Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $20,606 and average net price at $15,216. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$20,606
Current net price
$15,216
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
45.86%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$49,500
Undergraduates
6,330
10-Year Median Earnings - Wright State University-Main Campus vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Wright State University-Main Campus graduates earn about 1.1x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Wright State University-Main Campus?
Undergraduates
6,330
Completion rate
45.86%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
32.76%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
42.26%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 32.76% of Wright State University-Main Campus students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 42.26% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Wright State University-Main Campus
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Wright State University-Main Campus's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Wright State University-Main Campus lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Wright State University-Main Campus is listed at 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, OH 45435-0001. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Wright State University-Main Campus with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wright State University-Main Campus | 95.15% | $20,606 | $15,216 | $49,500 |
| Chamberlain University-Ohio | 75.00% | $19,686 | $32,074 | $92,405 |
| Case Western Reserve University | 28.68% | $64,671 | $38,909 | $87,989 |
| Ohio Northern University | 73.35% | $37,800 | $25,727 | $80,928 |
| Four County Career Center | Not available | Not available | Not available | $77,338 |
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This local cluster focuses on nearby Dayton schools, not national peers. Use it to compare local net price, acceptance rate and enrollment options around Dayton.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wright State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
Wright State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 95.15%.
How much is Wright State University-Main Campus tuition?
Wright State University-Main Campus's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $20,606.
What is Wright State University-Main Campus's average net price?
Wright State University-Main Campus's average net price in the local dataset is $15,216.
What is Wright State University-Main Campus's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $49,500 for Wright State University-Main Campus.
Is Wright State University-Main Campus accredited?
Wright State University-Main Campus's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Wright State University-Main Campus?
The local dataset lists 6,330 undergraduate students at Wright State University-Main Campus.
What percentage of Wright State University-Main Campus students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Wright State University-Main Campus in the local dataset is 32.76%.
What is the federal loan rate at Wright State University-Main Campus?
The federal loan rate for Wright State University-Main Campus in the local dataset is 42.26%.
Where should I verify Wright State University-Main Campus data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Wright State University-Main Campus or the latest official federal education data.