Wright State University will be a catalyst for educational excellence in the Miami Valley, meeting the need for an educated citizenry dedicated to lifelong learning and service. To those ends, as a metropolitan university, Wright State will provide: access to scholarship and learning; economic and technological development; leadership in health, education, and human services; cultural enhancement, and international understanding while fostering collegial involvement and responsibility for continuous improvement of education and research.
< CollapseWright State University is a public university in Ohio, U.S. The university uses Dayton as its postal address (3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, Ohio 45435-0001), but the campus is actually completely within the city limits of Fairborn. Its current president is Dr. David R. Hopkins.
The university is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools at the doctoral degree-granting level.
"Wright State University will be a catalyst for educational excellence in the Miami Valley, meeting the need for an educated citizenry dedicated to lifelong learning and service. To those ends, as a metropolitan university, Wright State will provide: access to scholarship and learning; economic and technological development; leadership in health, education, and human services; cultural enhancement; and international understanding while fostering collegial involvement and responsibility for continuous improvement of education and research."
Founded in 1964, Wright State University was originally the Dayton branch campus of both Miami University and The Ohio State University. At that time it comprised only a single building, Allyn Hall (named for Stanley Allyn, then-president of National Cash Register and one of the university's founders).
A 1965 act of the Ohio General Assembly created the university. Several names were considered, including Dayton State University, Southwest Ohio State University, Shawnee University, Four Rivers University (after the four nearby rivers: the Great Miami, the Mad, the Stillwater, and Wolf Creek), and Mad River University. Wright State University was eventually chosen to honor the Wright Brothers, natives of Dayton. On October 1, 1967, the university met enrollment criteria set by state legislature and Senate Bill 212 passed to actually create a new university. This led to the official charter of Wright State University.
Prior to current president David R. Hopkins appointment, Wright State University held five other presidents. Those previously including in WSU administration have been: Brage Golding (1966-1973); Robert J. Kegerreis (1973-1985); Paige E. Mulhollan (1985-1994); Harley E. Flack (1994-1998); Kim Goldenberg (1998-2006).
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| Percent of Students International: | 4% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 22% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Horizon League) Baseball (Horizon League) Track (Horizon League) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 6,619 | $ 12,994 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,669 | 27% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,268 | 19% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 2,943 | 35% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,300 | 47% | |
Any Aid: |
57% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 100% (Open Admissions) |
| Application Fee: | $ 30.00 |
