Paving the way
Graduate student Zach Ashby finds his direction at Wright State
Graduate student Zach Ashby found the perfect option to pursue his career goals in Wright State's graduate human factors and industrial/organizational psychology program.
Graduate Programs Open House November 2, 2023
Premier Health Partnership
As a university that positively transforms the educational, economic, and social fabric of the communities we serve, Wright State has enjoyed a longstanding working relationship with Premier Health. The two institutions will work together to advance academic medicine, improve community health, bolster workforce and economic development, and become the destination for future health professionals through acclaimed academic and experiential learning environments.
Degrees & Programs Search
Wright State offers 160 undergraduate degree programs and 155 graduate degree options. Type in some keywords and you’ll see we have a program that works for you.
Why Wright State?
Named for Ohio's world-famous Wright brothers, Wright State University offers a unique blend of access, affordability, and innovation.
$12,214
Average annual cost
(Tuition, books, and supplies)
14:1
Student-to-faculty ratio
119,544
Alumni worldwide
The People of Wright State
Student Profile
Setting the stage
Design and technology student Anna Hunter works behind the scenes designing sets, making props and managing the stage during Wright State theatre productions.
Student Profile
Rowdy reveal
Wright State student Carly Blessing, who has played Rowdy Raider for years, poised to graduate
After performing as Rowdy Raider, Wright State senior Carly Blessing aims to work as a character performer at Disney World.
The Wright Guarantee Tuition Program
You can know what college will cost for the next four years—and we’ll guarantee it. The Wright Guarantee Tuition Program guarantees the same annual cost of tuition, housing, and dining over a four-year college career for new incoming, in-state, degree-seeking undergraduate students. Apply today and lock in one of the lowest tuition rates among Ohio’s four-year state universities.
Explore Dayton
Dayton’s vibrant downtown and its shops, restaurants, and sports venues are surrounded by a diverse metropolitan area of almost a million residents. Those who live in the Dayton area enjoy an affordable cost of living and housing as well as a rich quality of life that includes outdoor recreation, performing arts and other cultural amenities, professional and college sports, historical landmarks, and almost endless shopping and dining options.
University Events
Baseball vs Horizon League Championship (TBD)
Saturday, May 25, 2024, Noon to 3 pm
Dayton, OH, Nischwitz Stadium
Public Safety: Campus Safety Series | DPS Overview & NARCAN | Lake Campus
Tuesday, May 28, 2024, 10 am to 11 am
177 Dwyer Hall
University News
Wright State alum Tilly Evans-Krueger wins award for best dancer in Broadway show
Tilly Evans-Krueger received the 2024 Chita Rivera Award for Outstanding Dancer in a Broadway Show for her performance in “The Outsiders.”
Wright State motion pictures student screens documentary at Cleveland International Film Festival
Nathanael Blair, a motion picture major at Wright State, screened his documentary “It’s in the CommuniTea!” and participated in a Q&A about his film at the Cleveland International Film Festival.
Boots on the ground
Wright State welcomes veterans and first responders spreading the meaning of Memorial Day and honoring fallen heroes
