Wright State University-Lake Campus is a public 4-year college in Celina, Ohio with 892 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $9,533 a year after grants and graduates 44% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Wright State University-Lake Campus acceptance rate and admissions
Wright State University-Lake Campus has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Wright State University-Lake Campus tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $8,230 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $18,414 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $12,250 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $16,415 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $9,533 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $9,533 a year after grants and scholarships, $6,882 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
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Wright State University-Lake Campus graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 44% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $53,497 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $21,057 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 39% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Wright State University-Lake Campus majors and what graduates earn
Wright State University-Lake Campus awarded bachelor's degrees in 8 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from mechanical engineering ($82,795).
All 8 majors at Wright State University-Lake Campus
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanical engineering | 18 | $71,423 | $82,795 | $17,250 |
| Nursing | 25 | $74,715 | $77,289 | $22,000 |
| Business administration | 37 | $46,035 | $60,039 | $20,510 |
| Business | 13 | $45,890 | $58,039 | $20,250 |
| Criminology | 4 | $41,539 | $46,939 | $23,751 |
| Psychology | 8 | $33,817 | $46,507 | $20,834 |
| Teacher education by grade level | 27 | $38,389 | $42,970 | $21,234 |
| Physical Sciences, General | 6 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Students and location
- 892 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 61% women, 39% men
- 13 students for every faculty member
- Setting: rural, near a city
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Wright State University-Lake Campus?
No. Wright State University-Lake Campus has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Wright State University-Lake Campus cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $8,230 for in-state students and $18,414 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $9,533 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Wright State University-Lake Campus?
44% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Wright State University-Lake Campus graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $53,497 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.