Wright State University Mission
We transform the lives of our students and the communities we serve.
We are committed to:
- Achieving learning outcomes through innovative, high-quality programs for all students: undergraduate, graduate, and professional;
- Conducting scholarly research and creative endeavors; and
- Engaging in significant community service.
Enrollment Information
| Campus | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Dayton Campus | 18,304 |
| Lake Campus | 1,417 |
| Group | Number of Students | Percent of Student Body |
|---|---|---|
| Men | 8,826 | 45.0% |
| Women | 10,774 | 55.0% |
| Full-time | 15,266 | 77.9% |
| Part-time | 4,334 | 22.1% |
| Undergraduates | 15,657 | 79.9% |
| Graduate Students (Master’s Degrees) | 3,114 | 15.9% |
| Doctoral/Professional Students | 829 | 4.2% |
| Out-of-State Students | 1,357 | 6.9% |
| International Students | 788 | 4.0% |
| Countries Represented | 65 | |
| Average Age of All Students | 24.6 | |
| Students 25 and Over | 6,214 | 31.7% |
| Group | Number of Students | Percent of Student Body |
|---|---|---|
| African American | 2,463 | 12.6% |
| Asian American | 510 | 2.6% |
| Hispanic American | 466 | 2.4% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 50 | 0.3% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.1% |
| Total Minority Student Enrollment | 3,509 | 17.9% |
Employees
- Faculty (full time): 860
- Staff (full time): 1,525
- Combined: 2,385
Number of Degree Programs
- Undergraduate, Associate: 19
- Undergraduate, Bachelor’s: 91
- Graduate, Master’s, Doctoral, and Professional: 76
Campus Locations
Wright State University’s main campus in Fairborn is located 11.6 miles and 15 minutes east of downtown Dayton.
Wright State University–Lake Campus is located on the shore of Grand Lake St. Marys, between Celina and St. Marys, Ohio.
Tuition and Fees
| Student type | Quarterly cost | Annual cost |
|---|---|---|
| Ohio Undergraduates | $2,690 | $8,070 |
| Nonresident Undergraduates | $5,211 | $15,633 |
| Ohio Graduate Students | $3,942 | |
| Nonresident Graduate Students | $6,696 | |
| Room and Board, Dayton Campus (typical plan) | $8,387 | |
| Average Cost for One Year, Dayton Campus
(Three quarters for new Ohio undergraduate—includes tuition, books, room and board, activity and technology fee) |
$18,437 | |
| Average Cost for One Year, Lake Campus
(Three quarters for new Ohio undergraduate—includes tuition and room and board) |
$10,824 |
Wright State University will move to a semester calendar in Fall 2012.
Visit www.wright.edu/semesters to learn more.
Facilities
University Libraries
The University Libraries include the Paul Laurence Dunbar Library, the Lake Campus Learning Center, the Student Technology Assistance Center (STAC), and Special Collections and Archives.
Wright State University Nutter Center
The Wright State University Nutter Center is a 12,000-seat, state-of-the-art facility. Home to Wright State athletics, it is also a popular venue for national touring concerts and performances. The contemporary Berry Room holds 250 people for weddings, receptions, conferences, and seminars.
University Income, Awards, & Endowments
| State Appropriations | $100.5 million |
| Other Government | $65.6 million |
| Student Fees | $180.6 million |
| Other Income | $95.5 million |
| Total | $442.2 million |
Research Awards, Fiscal Year 2011
- Total Research and Sponsored Program Awards: $86,085,644
Foundation Endowment
- Market value (as of 6/30/11): $82,313,626
Donations Received, 2010–11
- Receipts: $15,466,803
- Donors: 6,154
Alumni
- Number of Degrees Awarded: 104,557
- Degrees Awarded to Raider Country Residents: 56,719
Raider Country
Raider Country is the contiguous 16-county region in Ohio anchored by our Dayton Campus and Lake Campus.
| County | Current Students | Degrees |
|---|---|---|
| Allen | 126 | 348 |
| Auglaize | 136 | 1,336 |
| Butler | 493 | 1,861 |
| Champaign | 166 | 717 |
| Clark | 1,026 | 3,954 |
| Clinton | 187 | 594 |
| Darke | 262 | 1,334 |
| Greene | 2,951 | 11,290 |
| Logan | 125 | 503 |
| Mercer | 264 | 2,449 |
| Miami | 823 | 3,743 |
| Montgomery | 5,579 | 22,635 |
| Preble | 123 | 621 |
| Shelby | 238 | 1,120 |
| Van Wert | 46 | 361 |
| Warren | 810 | 3,853 |
| Totals | 13,355 | 56,719 |
Acreage and Buildings
Dayton Campus
- Acreage: 557
- Academic and academic support buildings: 25
- Student residential buildings: 30
Lake Campus
- Acreage: 173
- Academic and academic support buildings: 4
- Student residential buildings: 1
Official School Colors
Hunter Green and Gold
Academic Structure
Colleges: 8
Education and Human Services; Engineering and Computer Science; Liberal Arts; Nursing and Health; Raj Soin College of Business; Science and Mathematics; University College; and Lake Campus
Schools: 3
Boonshoft School of Medicine; Graduate School; and Professional Psychology
Leadership
President
David R. Hopkins, P.E.D.
Provost
Steven R. Angle, Ph.D.
President of the Faculty
Dan E. Krane, Ph.D.
Chair of Unclassified Staff Advisory Council
David A. Bringhurst
Chair of Classified Staff Advisory Council
Kym Sellers
President of Student Government
Paul J. Reed
Vice Presidents and Associate Provosts
- Dan Abrahamowicz, Ph.D., Vice President for Student Affairs
- Rebecca Cole, Vice President for Advancement and President of the Foundation
- Stephen Foster, Ph.D., University Librarian and Associate Vice President for International Affairs
- Robert E. W. Fyffe, Ph.D., Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies
- George Heddleston, Associate Vice President for Communications and Marketing
- Robert Hickey, Jr., J.D., Associate Vice President for Public Affairs
- Gary L. LeRoy, M.D., Interim Vice President for Multicultural Affairs and Community Engagement
- Henry S. Limouze, Ph.D., Associate Provost for Faculty and Staff Affairs
- Gwen M. Mattison, J.D., General Counsel
- Jacqueline McMillan, Ph.D., Vice President for Enrollment Management
- Mark Polatajko, Ph.D., CPA, Vice President for Business and Fiscal Affairs
- Thomas A. Sudkamp, Ph.D., Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies and University College
- Robert J. Sweeney, Ph.D., Executive Vice President for Planning and Secretary to the Board of Trustees
Board of Trustees
- Vishal Soin, President, Soin International (Chair)
- Larry R. Klaben, President/CEO, Morris Furniture Company, Inc. (Vice Chair)
- John C. Kunesh, M.D., Managing Partner, Kunesh Eye Center, Inc. (Secretary)
- Robert C. Nevin, Retired
- Nina Joshi, Ph.D., President/CEO, UES, Inc.
- Eloise P. Broner, Executive Vice President and COO, Good Samaritan Hospital
- Jagdish D. Kulkarni, M.D., President, J & J Enterprise
- Fred Strahorn, Realtor
- Altagracia “Grace” Ramos, Retired
- Student Trustees: TJ Hufford, Anne Reagan
Deans
- Berkwood M. Farmer, Ph.D., Raj Soin College of Business
- Charlotte M. Harris, Ed.D., Education and Human Services
- Andrew T. Hsu, Ph.D., Graduate School
- Larry C. James, Ph.D., Professional Psychology
- Yi Li, Ph.D., Science and Mathematics
- Rosalie O’Dell Mainous, Ph.D., A.P.R.N., N.N.P.-B.C., Nursing and Health
- Bonnie K. Mathies, Ph.D., Lake Campus
- S. Narayanan, Ph.D., Engineering and Computer Science
- Howard M. Part, M.D., Boonshoft School of Medicine
- Charles S. Taylor, Ph.D., Liberal Arts
Historical Background
- First Classes Held in Allyn Hall: 1964
- Achieved Full University Status: 1967
- First Graduating Class: 1968
Revised: January 2012
