Good chemistry
Dual chemistry and music major Ben Kressbach is thriving at Wright State
Ben Kressbach, who is originally from San Antonio, found the support he needed at Wright State to pursue his passion in chemistry and music.
Graduate Programs Open House November 2, 2023
Premier Health Partnership
As a university that positively transforms the educational, economic, and social fabric of the communities we serve, Wright State has enjoyed a longstanding working relationship with Premier Health. The two institutions will work together to advance academic medicine, improve community health, bolster workforce and economic development, and become the destination for future health professionals through acclaimed academic and experiential learning environments.
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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
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The People of Wright State
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Wright State Boonshoft School of Medicine graduate embraces role of trailblazer
Olatunde Bashorun is the first African American male student from the Boonshoft School of Medicine to match into a competitive integrated plastic and reconstructive surgery residency program.
Student Profile
Setting the stage
Design and technology student Anna Hunter works behind the scenes designing sets, making props and managing the stage during Wright State theatre productions.
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
Public Safety: Campus Safety Series | QPR (Question, Persuade, and Refer)
Tuesday, June 11, 2024, 4 pm to 5 pm
Rike Hall Room. 157
Public Safety: Campus Safety Series | Run. Hide. Fight. | Lake Campus
Wednesday, June 12, 2024, 10 am to 11 am
177 Dwyer Hall
University News
Three Wright State alumni reflect on longtime bonds, mental health landscape
Kelly Barcelo, Eric Henderson and Amy Van Dyke bonded as psychology students at Wright State and still work in the mental health field in Dayton today.
Air Force Research Laboratory, Wright State collaborate on novel cognitive performance research project
Wright State researcher Sherif Elbasiouny and Justin Estepp, a Ph.D. in engineering student, are collaborating on a novel cognitive performance research project for the Air Force Research Laboratory.
