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Wright State University-Main Campus

Wright State University-Main Campus is a public university in a large suburb of the Dayton, OH metro with 7,012 students and a 96% acceptance rate.

Dayton, Ohio · Public · Suburb, large · 7,012 students · R2 research university

NCAA Division I · Horizon League

Admission rate

96%

of applicants admitted

SAT, middle half

913–1230

25th to 75th percentile

ACT, middle half

17–25

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$15,415

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

42%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

63%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$49,500

10 years after entry

Students

7,012

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadlineDecision by
Priority deadline
Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read.		December 1, 2026December 15, 2026
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		February 1, 2027February 15, 2027
Rolling admission
The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full.		August 16, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: wright.edu · checked October 1, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$11,952
$30,001–48,000$11,631
$48,001–75,000$14,501
$75,001–110,000$18,734
Over $110,000$20,720

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreWright State University-Main Campus courseCredits
Calculus AB34 M TH 2300 - Calculus I
Calculus BC38 M TH 2300 & 2310 - Calculus I, II
Biology34 O hio Transfer 36 Natural Science Credit
Chemistry35 C HM 1210/1210L - General Chemistry I, I Lab
Physics 135 P HY 1110/1110L – Principles of P hysics I, Lab I
English Language and Composition5
6 E NG 1100, 2100 - Academic Writing and…6 E NG 1100, 2100 - Academic Writing and Reading, Research Writing and Argumentation
English Literature and Composition5
6 E NG 1100, 2040 - Academic Writing and…6 E NG 1100, 2040 - Academic Writing and Reading, Great Books: Literature
United States History3
6 H ST 2110 & 2120 - American History to 1 877…6 H ST 2110 & 2120 - American History to 1 877, American History Since 1877 (Applies as Ohio Transfer 36 Arts & Humanities Credits and Substitutes for Wright State Core Requirements Accordingly)
Show all 32 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB34 M TH 2300 - Calculus I
Calculus BC38 M TH 2300 & 2310 - Calculus I, II
Biology34 O hio Transfer 36 Natural Science Credit
Biology44 BIO 1150 – Organisms and Ecosystems
Biology5
8 B IO 1120 & 1150 – Cells and Genes, Organisms…8 B IO 1120 & 1150 – Cells and Genes, Organisms and Ecosystems
Chemistry35 C HM 1210/1210L - General Chemistry I, I Lab
Chemistry5
10 C HM 1210/1210L & 1220/1220L - General…10 C HM 1210/1210L & 1220/1220L - General Chemistry I, II, I Lab, II Lab
Physics 135 P HY 1110/1110L – Principles of P hysics I, Lab I
English Language and Composition5
6 E NG 1100, 2100 - Academic Writing and…6 E NG 1100, 2100 - Academic Writing and Reading, Research Writing and Argumentation
English Literature and Composition5
6 E NG 1100, 2040 - Academic Writing and…6 E NG 1100, 2040 - Academic Writing and Reading, Great Books: Literature
United States History3
6 H ST 2110 & 2120 - American History to 1 877…6 H ST 2110 & 2120 - American History to 1 877, American History Since 1877 (Applies as Ohio Transfer 36 Arts & Humanities Credits and Substitutes for Wright State Core Requirements Accordingly)
Psychology34 PSY 1010 – Introduction to Psychology
Statistics34 STT 1600 – Statistical Concepts
Computer Science A34 C S 1160 – Introduction to Computer Programming
Computer Science A44 C S 1180 – Computer Science I
Macroeconomics33 EC 2050- Principles of Macroeconomics
Microeconomics33 EC 2040- Principles of Microeconomics
Environmental Science33 O hio Transfer 36 Natural Science C redit
Physics 235 PHY 1120/1120L – Principles of Physics II, Lab II
European History33 H ST 1200 – The West and the World Since 1500
Human Geography33 GEO 2200 – Human Geography
Spanish Language and Culture36 SPN 1010 & 1020 – Beginning Spanish I, II
Spanish Language and Culture4
12 S PN 1010, 1020, 2010, & 2020 – Beginning…12 S PN 1010, 1020, 2010, & 2020 – Beginning Spanish I, II, Intermediate Spanish I, II
Art History33 A RT 2140- Themes in Visual Culture
Music Theory33 G eneral Elective Credit
Music Theory53 M US 1010 – Theory of Music I
African American Studies33 General Elective Credit
Chinese Language and Culture4
12 C HI 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020 – Beginning…12 C HI 1010, 1020, 2010, 2020 – Beginning Chinese I, II, Intermediate Chinese I, II
French Language and Culture36 F R 1010 & 1020 – Beginning French I, II
French Language and Culture4
12 F R 1010, 1020, 2010, & 2020 – Beginning…12 F R 1010, 1020, 2010, & 2020 – Beginning French I, II, Intermediate French I, II
German Language and Culture36 G ER 1010 & 1020 – Beginning German I, II
German Language and Culture4
12 G ER 1010, 1020, 2010, & 2020 – Beginning…12 G ER 1010, 1020, 2010, & 2020 – Beginning German I, II, Intermediate German I, II
Italian Language and Culture4
12 I TA 1010, 1020, 2010, & 2020 – Beginning…12 I TA 1010, 1020, 2010, & 2020 – Beginning Italian I, II, Intermediate Italian I, II
Japanese Language and Culture4
12 J PN 1010, 1020, 2010, & 2020 – Beginning…12 J PN 1010, 1020, 2010, & 2020 – Beginning Japanese I, II, Intermediate Japanese I, II
Latin36 LAT 1010 & 1020 – Beginning Latin I, II
Physics C: Mechanics35 P HY 2400/2400L – General Physics I, I Lab
Precalculus3
7 MTH 1280 & MTH 1350 – College Algebra and…7 MTH 1280 & MTH 1350 – College Algebra and Analytic Geometry and Trigonometry
Research33 G eneral Elective Credit
Seminar33 G eneral Elective Credit
Spanish Literature and Culture3
9 S PN 1010, 1020, & 2010 - Beginning Spanish I…9 S PN 1010, 1020, & 2010 - Beginning Spanish I, II, Intermediate Spanish I
Spanish Literature and Culture4
12 S PN 1010, 1020, 2010, & 2020 - Beginning…12 S PN 1010, 1020, 2010, & 2020 - Beginning Spanish I, II, Intermediate Spanish I, II

Source: wright.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse123
Psychology107
Business Administration and Management82
Computer and Information Sciences77
Elementary Education and Teaching66
Mechanical Engineering57
Finance48
Biology/Biological Sciences46
Show the other 64 majors
Marketing/Marketing Management40
Social Work37
English Language and Literature36
Accounting35
Exercise Science and Kinesiology34
Criminology30
Business/Commerce28
Public Health25
Acting25
Speech Communication and Rhetoric21
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance20
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration19
Electrical and Electronics Engineering18
Art/Art Studies17
History16
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering16
Film/Cinema/Media Studies15
Education15
Computer Engineering14
Political Science and Government14
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other13
Physiology13
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching13
Geology/Earth Science12
Information Science/Studies11
Music Teacher Education11
Social Science Teacher Education11
Mathematics11
Chemistry10
Mass Communication/Media Studies10
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other9
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor9
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist9
Business/Managerial Economics8
Music Performance8
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities8
Statistics6
Anthropology6
Engineering Science5
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology5
International/Globalization Studies5
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness5
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology5
French Language and Literature4
Geography4
Sociology4
Dance4
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies4
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation3
Neuroscience3
Philosophy3
Physics3
Economics3
Music3
Materials Engineering2
Art History, Criticism and Conservation2
International Business/Trade/Commerce1
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling1
Urban Studies/Affairs1
Physics, Other1
Religion/Religious Studies1
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies1
Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1
Spanish Language and Literature1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Horizon League

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Horizon League

Basketball, Bowling, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force, Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), facebook.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

821,740 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

James M Cox Dayton International (DAY)

Nearest hub airport

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 11.8 of 20

Elevation

950 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

20°F

July high

87°F

Annual snowfall

12.3 in

Days at 90°F or higher

39 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,060 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, suburban campus, NCAA Division I, similar size