Wright State University

Wright State University is a public, state school located in the suburban setting of Dayton, OH, less than an hour from Dayton, Columbus, Cincinnati.

Founded in 1964, the institution currently enrolls around 10,936 students a year, including 8,332 undergrads. The institution runs on a semester academic calendar.

Admissions Facts About Wright State University

Acceptance rate: 96%

Average GPA: 3.47

Early Decision or Early Action: No/No

2022 Regular Decision Deadline: August 20

2022 Regular Decision Notification Date: October 1

Wright State University Acceptance Rate 2021

It is minimally difficult to get into Wright State University. Around 96 percent of all applicants are admitted to Wright State University each year.

The average high school GPA for a student at Wright State University is 3.47 /4.0.

In 2021, 0 applicants were waitlisted and 0 waitlisted students got accepted.

Is Wright State University a good school?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are.

Retention, graduation rates, and job placement statistics can help you understand how satisfied students are with their school experience, and how effectively an institution prepares students for careers.

Retention and graduation rates

About 65 percent of students who start at Wright State University come back for their second year of college. Out of the 2,282 students who started at Wright State University as first-time freshman, 592 graduate within four years.

Around 43 percent of students who started at Wright State University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61 percent for public schools and 67 percent for private.

Job outcomes and student debt

Job placement and student debt statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. In 2020, students graduated with an average of $28,592 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does Wright State University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So the real question to ask yourself: is Wright State University a good school for YOU?

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Wright State University's application deadline is August 1. All applicants should hear back from Wright State University by October 1.

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