Wright State University - Lake Campus

7600 Lake Campus Drive, Celina, OH 45822

http://www.wright.edu/

School Description

Provided by Wright State University - Lake Campus

Named after the world-famous Wright brothers, Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, continues their spirit of innovation. The university serves nearly 17,000 students, offering more than 100 undergraduate and 50 Ph.D., graduate, and professional degrees.

As part of Wright State University, the Lake Campus will be the focal point for the educational and cultural advancement of the residents of West Central Ohio, providing opportunities for advanced scholarship and continuing education, for economic and technological development, and for community service.

The Lake Campus of Wright State University is located on 173 scenic acres on the north shore of Grand Lake St. Marys between Celina and St. Marys. Easily accessible to the residents of Auglaize, Mercer, Van Wert, Shelby, Allen, and Darke counties, the Lake Campus provides a variety of general education courses and certificate programs, as well as associate, bachelor's and master's degrees. A variety of preprofessional and certificate programs are also offered, as is participation in the Ohio Transfer Module.

Our Lake Campus is going through an exciting time right now, as we are completing a large renovation and expansion project that will change our facilities to better serve our students and our communities.

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Quick Facts

Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
74%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 10,992
Students Receiving Aid:
44%
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Degree Programs at Wright State University - Lake Campus

Associate's Level Programs

  • Arts & Humanities

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    • History See more schools with programs in History
      • History
        A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.
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  • Business

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      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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    • Information Systems See more schools with programs in Information Systems
      • Management Information Systems
        A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requests. Includes instruction in cost and accounting information systems, management control systems, personnel information systems, data storage and security, business systems networking, report preparation, computer facilities and equipment operation and maintenance, operator supervision and training, and management information systems policy and planning.
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    • Management See more schools with programs in Management
      • Business/Commerce
        This program provides a general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.
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  • Communication & Media

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    • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
      A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications.
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  • Engineering

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    • Engineering Technology
      A program that generally prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in a wide variety of projects. Includes instruction in various engineering support functions for research, production, and operations, and applications to specific engineering specialties.
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  • Life Science

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      • Biology/Biological Sciences
        Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.
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  • Natural Sciences

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      • General Chemistry
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.
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  • Social Sciences

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      • General Geography
        A program that focuses on the systematic study of the spatial distribution and interrelationships of people, natural resources, plant and animal life. Includes instruction in historical and political geography, cultural geography, economic and physical geography, regional science, cartographic methods, remote sensing, spatial analysis, and applications to areas such as land-use planning, development studies, and analysis of specific countries, regions, and resources.
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    • Psychology See more schools with programs in Psychology
      • General Psychology
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
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    • Sociology See more schools with programs in Sociology
      • Sociology
        A program that focuses on the systematic study of human social institutions and social relationships. Includes instruction in social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, and applications to the study of specific social groups, social institutions, and social problems.
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  • Social Work

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    • General Social Work
      A program that prepares individuals for the professional practice of social welfare administration and counseling, and that focus on the study of organized means of providing basic support services for vulnerable individuals and groups. Includes instruction in social welfare policy; case work planning; social counseling and intervention strategies; administrative procedures and regulations; and specific applications in areas such as child welfare and family services, probation, employment services, and disability counseling.
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  • Technician Careers

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      • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
        A program that prepares individuals to generally apply technical skills to create working drawings and computer simulations for a variety of applications. Includes instruction in specification interpretation, dimensioning techniques, drafting calculations, material estimation, technical communications, computer applications, and interpersonal communications.
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      • Manufacturing Technology/Technician
        A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to the identification and resolution of production problems in the manufacture of products. Includes instruction in machine operations, production line operations, engineering analysis, systems analysis, instrumentation, physical controls, automation, computer-aided manufacturing (CAM), manufacturing planning, quality control, and informational infrastructure.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 74%
Part-Time 26%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 93%
Other 7%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%
African-American 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 99%
Out-of-State 1%
Percent of Students International: 0%
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 4,617 $ 10,992  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,391 20%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 1,120 13%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 3,335 14%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,047 36%  
Any Aid:
  44%  

College Advice

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Best Answer

Wright State will accept either the SAT or ACT. According to the College Board, about 86% of students submit the ACT and approximately 27% submit the SAT. Because the percentages add up to more than 100%, that does mean that students are submitting both. Go to collegesearch.collegeboard.org for other information about average GPA, SAT, ACT scores, and college majors.

Question: Does Wright State University sound bad?

I have a Bachelor's Degree with a 4.0 GPA from Wright State University in Ohio. I also finished my first year of grad school there with a 4.0. It wasn't the least bit challenging and I know I am capable of so much more. I had very high SAT, ACT and GRE scores and won academic awards when I graduated. I was at the top of every class I took, mostly with 100% in each class. On standardized tests I have always scored in the 99th percentile and my IQ is at genius level. I have no doubt I would do well at any top college. I now live in Los Angeles and want to finish my MA & PhD at a better quality school. (Relocation is not an option.) I'm thinking about applying to UCLA, but my program of interest has a very small acceptance rate. I'm worried that my 4.0 GPA won't be good enough since I went to a 4th tier university. I'm afraid it doesn't give a good indication of my true ability. Is a WSU background going to hurt my chances? Should I finish my MA at CSU then apply to UCLA? Also, I haven't been able to find a decent job in over a year! I tried applying for jobs that match my degree and talents and I've tried entry level that don't require any degree. Most of these places have never called me for an interview. Out of several hundred applications, only two places have offered me a job- for low level retail supervision that doesn't require a degree. I'm starting to wonder if a degree from WSU just isn't good enough, even with a 4.0 =( Kim, good schools rely on facts such as those I've described when they make admission decisions. I am listing them as attributes I have to offer on an application and wondering if they are strong enough to apply to quality schools. You will see hundreds of college applicants listing their credentials in the same manner. Honestly, I don't think any school is going to accept me based on "humility" unless I am hoping to be a nun.
25 months ago

Best Answer

Well Ive heard WSU is a good school. (I live in Ohio). Im not sure if it matters were you went to school though. My dad always says that "it dosent matter where u go to school, as long u at least went." I would say just keep trying. Im not sure what ur linking into job wise, but just try and get mroe experience that would look good on ur resume for that field.

Question: Who founded Wright State University?

For school we have to create a brochure about a college or university to get people to want to come to our college. I'm doing Wright State. And i want to find out who founded Wright State University. Could you please help me?! Could you also leave a resource in which you found that info?I'll take ANY info about Wright State University with the resource. THANK YOU SO MUCH!
33 months ago

Best Answer

Robert S. Oelman and Stanley C. Allyn.

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