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Dayton, Ohio · Public ·Suburb

Wright State University-Main Campus

B
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 45% value
96.3% Acceptance $15,415 Avg net price 41.7% Graduate $49,500 Median earnings 6,762 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Public
Setting
Suburb
Enrollment
6,762 students
Women / Men
55.4% / 44.7%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
96.3%

Cost

Avg net price
$15,415
Sticker price
$24,373
Tuition (in-state)
$11,522
Tuition (out-of-state)
$21,222

Outcomes

Graduation rate
41.7%
Retention rate
67.9%
Median earnings (10y)
$49,500
Median debt
$22,750 (~$247/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
34.5%
Take federal loans
41.7%

All majors at Wright State University-Main Campus

111 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Psychology, General
Medicine
Mechanical Engineering
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Social Work
Accounting and Related Services
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Business/Commerce, General
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering
Biology, General
English Language and Literature, General
Public Health
Marketing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Finance and Financial Management Services
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management
Computer Engineering
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Engineering Science
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Information Science/Studies
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Communication and Media Studies
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Educational Administration and Supervision
History
Human Resources Management and Services
Criminology
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
Fine and Studio Arts
Political Science and Government
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Business/Managerial Economics
Neurobiology and Neurosciences
Music
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Research and Experimental Psychology
Geography and Cartography
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences
Chemistry
Mathematics
Public Administration
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions
Special Education and Teaching
Materials Engineering
Data Analytics
Sociology
Student Counseling and Personnel Services
Physics
International Relations and National Security Studies
Statistics
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies
Economics
Microbiological Sciences and Immunology
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Biological and Physical Sciences
Anthropology
Education, General
International/Globalization Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Engineering, General
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Philosophy
Criminal Justice and Corrections
American Sign Language
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
International Business
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering
Engineering, Other
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services
Physical Sciences, General
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Gerontology
Religion/Religious Studies
Dance
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Education, Other
Manufacturing Engineering
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Urban Studies/Affairs
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Area Studies
Engineering Physics
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Modern Greek Language and Literature
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies
Applied Mathematics
Museology/Museum Studies
Community Organization and Advocacy
Design and Applied Arts
Health Professions Education, Ethics, and Humanities
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services
Management Information Systems and Services

Cost & ROI

Is Wright State University-Main Campus worth it?

Pay $15,415/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $49,500 ten years out — about 3.2× the annual cost. Value grade: B.

Avg net price
$15,415/yr
Median earnings
$49,500/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$22,750~$247/mo
4-year est. cost
$61,660net of aid

Frequently asked questions

What is Wright State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?

Wright State University-Main Campus admits 96.3% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%.

How much does Wright State University-Main Campus cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $15,415. The sticker price before any aid is $24,373, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $61,660.

How much debt do Wright State University-Main Campus graduates have?

Graduates leave Wright State University-Main Campus with a median federal student loan balance of $22,750, which works out to about $247 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 41.7% of students take federal loans.

Is Wright State University-Main Campus worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Wright State University-Main Campus graduates earn a median of $49,500 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 3.2× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Wright State University-Main Campus a value grade of B.

What is the graduation rate at Wright State University-Main Campus?

41.7% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Wright State University-Main Campus within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 67.9%.

What are the most popular majors at Wright State University-Main Campus?

111 programs are listed in federal data; 97 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Wright State University-Main Campus is Business Administration, Management and Operations (8.6%), followed by Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (7.0%).

What percent of Wright State University-Main Campus students receive financial aid?

34.5% of Wright State University-Main Campus students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 41.7% take federal student loans.

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