Wright State University-Lake Campus

https://lake.wright.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $7,322
    3.58% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $11,008
    After Financial Aid
    2022 Acceptance Rate
    99.8%
    660 Applicants
    2024 Enrolled Students
    1,356
    50.1% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    34.9%
    82 Graduates

    About

    Wright State University-Lake Campus is a higher education institution located in Mercer County, OH. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Wright State University-Lake Campus were General Business Administration & Management (37 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (25 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (23 degrees).

    In 2024, 180 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wright State University-Lake Campus. 63.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (167 degrees), 33.4 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Wright State University-Lake Campus is $7,322, which is $−20,856 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Wright State University-Lake Campus is $7,322, which is $20,856 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,008.

    In 2024, 75% of undergraduate students attending Wright State University-Lake Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 24% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $7,322
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wright State University-Lake Campus was $7,322. The cost of tuition at Wright State University-Lake Campus is $−20,856 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

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    Average Net Price

    $11,008
    2024 Value
    8.56%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Wright State University-Lake Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,008. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Wright State University-Lake Campus grew by 8.56%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $11,100
    Room and Board
    $1,400
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Wright State University-Lake Campus was of $11,100 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 3.48% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    75%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    24%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    75% of undergraduate students at Wright State University-Lake Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 17.2% with respect to 2023, when 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Admissions

    Wright State University-Lake Campus received 660 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 4.93% annual growth. Out of those 660 applicants, 659 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 99.8% acceptance rate.

    There were 1,356 students enrolled at Wright State University-Lake Campus in 2024. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

    Wright State University-Lake Campus has an overall enrollment yield of 41.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

    Acceptance Rate

    99.8%
    Acceptance Rate in 2022
    659
    Accepted Out of 660

    In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Wright State University-Lake Campus was 99.8% (659 admissions from 660 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 98.4%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 4.93%, while admissions grew by 6.46%.

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    SAT Scores

    1%
    Submission Percentage (2022)
    4
    Scores Submitted (2022)

    1% of enrolled first-time students at Wright State University-Lake Campus in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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    Enrollment

    Wright State University-Lake Campus had a total enrollment of 1,356 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Wright State University-Lake Campus is 679 students and the part-time enrollment is 677. This means that 50.1% of students enrolled at Wright State University-Lake Campus are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Wright State University-Lake Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 90% White, 3.24% Two or More Races, 2.65% Hispanic or Latino, 1.99% Black or African American, 1.25% Asian, 0.221% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.221% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Wright State University-Lake Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (58.1%), followed by White Male (33.8%) and Two or More Races Female (1.78%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    50.1%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Wright State University-Lake Campus in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,356 students. The full-time enrollment at Wright State University-Lake Campus is 679 and the part-time enrollment is 677. This means that 50.1% of students enrolled at Wright State University-Lake Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    61%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Wright State University-Lake Campus was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Wright State University-Lake Campus had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      1,220 enrolled students
    2. Two or More Races
      44 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      36 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Wright State University-Lake Campus is 90% White, 3.24% Two or More Races, 2.65% Hispanic or Latino, 1.99% Black or African American, 1.25% Asian, 0.221% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.221% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3 students (0.221%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 48 more women than men received degrees from Wright State University-Lake Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wright State University-Lake Campus is white (167 degrees awarded). There were 33.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Wright State University-Lake Campus is General Business Administration & Management (37 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (25 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (23 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wright State University-Lake Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Physical Sciences (8 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (11 degrees), and Engineering (18 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wright State University-Lake Campus are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,645,772 people), Other managers (1,149,304 people), Accountants & auditors (1,063,541 people), Software developers (718,562 people), and Financial managers (575,755 people).

    The most specialized majors at Wright State University-Lake Campus in 2024 are Physical Sciences (8 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (11 degrees), Engineering (18 degrees), Education (27 degrees), and Business (65 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wright State University-Lake Campus are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Podiatrists, Physicians, and Actuaries

    The most specialized majors at Wright State University-Lake Campus are Physical Sciences (8 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (11 degrees), Engineering (18 degrees), Education (27 degrees), and Business (65 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Wright State University-Lake Campus are Elementary & secondary schools (3,196,593 people), Computer Systems Design (1,133,331 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (816,736 people), Construction (778,942 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (629,142 people).

    The most specialized majors at Wright State University-Lake Campus are Physical Sciences (8 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (11 degrees), Engineering (18 degrees), Education (27 degrees), and Business (65 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Wright State University-Lake Campus.
    Graphic Design
    Most Common (2024)
    1 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Wright State University-Lake Campus was Graphic Design with 1 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    66
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    114
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Wright State University-Lake Campus, which is 0.579 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (114).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 18 degrees were awarded to men at Wright State University-Lake Campus in Mechanical Engineering. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 25 degrees were awarded to women at Wright State University-Lake Campus in Registered Nursing. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    29%
    100% Completion Time
    40%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 29% of students graduating from Wright State University-Lake Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      167 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      5 degrees awarded
    3. Two or More Races
      3 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Wright State University-Lake Campus is white (167 degrees awarded). There were 33.4 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (5 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      129 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      127 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      121 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wright State University-Lake Campus is white female (129 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (127 degrees).

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