Wright State University-Main Campus is a public 4-year college in Dayton, Ohio with 6,762 undergraduates. It admits 96% of applicants, costs an average of $13,715 a year after grants and graduates 42% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Wright State University-Main Campus acceptance rate and admissions
Wright State University-Main Campus admitted 96% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Wright State University-Main Campus application deadlines 2026-27
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Deadline
Rolling admission
Applications reviewed as they arrive
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Wright State University-Main Campus’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Wright State University-Main Campus tuition, cost and net price
Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26)
$12,268
Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26)
$22,452
On-campus housing and food (2025-26)
$12,050
Total cost of attendance (2024-25)
$24,829
Average net price after grants (2024-25)
$13,715
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $13,715 a year after grants and scholarships, $11,114 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):
Wright State University-Main Campus graduation rate, earnings and debt
42%finished within 6 years68%came back for year two38%get a Pell Grant
42% 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
Wright State University-Main Campus$53,497
Ohio median, public 4-year$56,258
U.S. median, public 4-year$59,509
Debt compared
Wright State University-Main Campus$21,057
Ohio median$20,500
U.S. median$19,500
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-Main Campus majors and what graduates earn
Wright State University-Main Campus awarded bachelor's degrees in 65 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer engineering ($97,659).
Computer engineering$97,659
Computer and information sciences$92,006
Electrical engineering$89,391
Mechanical engineering$82,795
Biomedical engineering$77,864
Nursing$77,289
Accounting$73,024
Finance$71,696
All 65 majors at Wright State University-Main Campus
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.
Graduate programs at Wright State University-Main Campus
61 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
What is the acceptance rate at Wright State University-Main Campus?
Wright State University-Main Campus admitted 96% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Wright State University-Main Campus cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $12,268 for in-state students and $22,452 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $13,715 a year in 2024-25.
Is Wright State University-Main Campus test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Wright State University-Main Campus reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Wright State University-Main Campus?
42% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Wright State University-Main 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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