Wright State University-Main Campus

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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.

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Wright State University-Main Campus

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Wright 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.

Mission Statement

"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."

History

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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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Raiders
Nickname:
WSU

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
11,787
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
86%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 12,994
Students Receiving Aid:
57%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 30
Selectivity:
Open Admissions
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 86%
Part-Time 14%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 79%
African-American 11%
Other 7%
Asian 2%
Hispanic 1%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 96%
Out-of-State 4%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Ohio 96%
Michigan 0%
Indiana 0%
Pennsylvania 0%
Illinois 0%
Percent of Students International: 4%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 22%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

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%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 100% (Open Admissions)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 30.00

Degree Programs at Wright State University-Main Campus

Associate's Level Majors
Bachelor's Level Majors

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