A summer in Cooperstown
Alex Buchheit, a graduate public history student at Wright State, enjoyed a summer of a lifetime where baseball heroes are immortalized.
Raider Open House October 21, 2023
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
Whether it’s cars or cello, it’s music to his ears
Nick Dunbar, a cello performance major at Wright State, balances a love of music with a passion for automobiles.
Student Profile
A fellowship to help the underserved
Artesia Dunbar, a clinical psychology doctoral student at Wright State, will train to work with marginalized groups through the American Psychological Association’s Interdisciplinary Minority Fellowship Program.
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
Discounts on career wear and accessories: Virtual JCPenney Suit-Up Event
Saturday, August 19 to Sunday, October 29, 2023
Virtual Event
Ebb & Flow
Tuesday, August 29 to Saturday, October 28, 2023
Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries Project Space
Outside/Inside: Selections from the Permanent Collection
Tuesday, August 29 to Saturday, December 16, 2023
Robert and Elaine Stein Galleries
University News
Boonshoft School of Medicine faculty part of surgical team that separated conjoined twins
A surgical team from Dayton Children’s Hospital that included three Wright State faculty members separated conjoined twins through a series of operations over the past two years.
Wright State University staff and faculty honored for excellence
Wright State University has recognized select staff and faculty members for their vital contributions to the university with Awards for Excellence.
