Wright State University-Main Campus

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,784

3.33% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$14,198

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.865%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

96%

12,676 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

20,590

65.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

43.9%

2,018 Graduates

About

Wright State University-Main Campus is a higher education institution located in Greene County, OH. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Wright State University-Main Campus were Registered Nursing (150 degrees awarded), General Psychology (145 degrees), and Mechanical Engineering (102 degrees).

In 2021, 3,167 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Wright State University-Main Campus. 55.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,303 degrees), 7.83 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (294 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Wright State University-Main Campus is $9,784, which is $−19,208 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Wright State University-Main Campus is $9,784, which is $−19,208 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,198.

In 2021, 82% of undergraduate students attending Wright State University-Main Campus received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,784

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Wright State University-Main Campus was $9,784. The cost of tuition at Wright State University-Main Campus is $−19,208 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Wright State University-Main Campus (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,198

2021 Value

4.58%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Wright State University-Main Campus had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,198. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Wright State University-Main Campus grew by 4.58%.

This chart compares the average net price of Wright State University-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$12,000

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Wright State University-Main Campus was of $12,000 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.52% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 11.6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Wright State University-Main Campus (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

82%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

82% of undergraduate students at Wright State University-Main Campus received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 9.33% with respect to 2020, when 75% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Wright State University-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.865%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Wright State University-Main Campus was 0.865%, which represents 33 out of the 3813 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Wright State University-Main Campus received 12,676 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 21.3% annual growth. Out of those 12,676 applicants, 12,174 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96% acceptance rate.

There were 20,590 students enrolled at Wright State University-Main Campus in 2021. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Wright State University-Main Campus has an overall enrollment yield of 18.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

12,174

Accepted Out of 12,676

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Wright State University-Main Campus was 96% (12,174 admissions from 12,676 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 95.6%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 21.3%, while admissions grew by 21.8%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Wright State University-Main Campus (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2021)

130

Scores Submitted (2021)

6% of enrolled first-time students at Wright State University-Main Campus in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Wright State University-Main Campus had a total enrollment of 20,590 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Wright State University-Main Campus is 13,412 students and the part-time enrollment is 7,178. This means that 65.1% of students enrolled at Wright State University-Main Campus are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Wright State University-Main Campus, both undergraduate and graduate, is 68.5% White, 10.2% Black or African American, 4.62% Two or More Races, 3.88% Hispanic or Latino, 3.82% Asian, 0.146% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0777% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Wright State University-Main Campus in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.6%), followed by White Male (33.7%) and Black or African American Female (6.99%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (36.4%), followed by White Male (24.3%) and Black or African American Female (9.98%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Wright State University-Main Campus in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 20,590 students. The full-time enrollment at Wright State University-Main Campus is 13,412 and the part-time enrollment is 7,178. This means that 65.1% of students enrolled at Wright State University-Main Campus are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Wright State University-Main Campus (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2021 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-Main Campus was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Wright State University-Main Campus had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Wright State University-Main Campus (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
14,094 enrolled students
Black or African American
2,104 enrolled students
Two or More Races
952 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Wright State University-Main Campus is 68.5% White, 10.2% Black or African American, 4.62% Two or More Races, 3.88% Hispanic or Latino, 3.82% Asian, 0.146% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0777% 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 Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% 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, 122 students (0.593%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 345 more women than men received degrees from Wright State University-Main Campus. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Wright State University-Main Campus is white (2,303 degrees awarded). There were 7.83 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (294 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Wright State University-Main Campus is Registered Nursing (150 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (145 degrees) and Mechanical Engineering (102 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Wright State University-Main Campus, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering (394 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (64 degrees), and Biology (208 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

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-Main Campus are Other managers (557,738 people), Physicians (521,602 people), Software developers (471,833 people), Postsecondary teachers (376,325 people), and Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (363,185 people).

The most specialized majors at Wright State University-Main Campus in 2021 are Engineering (394 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (64 degrees), Biology (208 degrees), Psychology (227 degrees), and English (61 degrees) (as of 2021).

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-Main Campus are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Wright State University-Main Campus are Engineering (394 degrees awarded), Physical Sciences (64 degrees), Biology (208 degrees), Psychology (227 degrees), and English (61 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges

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-Main Campus are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (795,401 people), Elementary & secondary schools (780,643 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (752,926 people), Computer Systems Design (602,087 people), and Architectural, engineering & related services (488,785 people).

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-Main Campus.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
150 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
145 degree-majors awarded
Mechanical Engineering
102 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Wright State University-Main Campus was Registered Nursing with 150 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Wright State University-Main Campus according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

1,411

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,756

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 1,411 degrees were awarded to men at Wright State University-Main Campus, which is 0.804 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,756).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Wright State University-Main Campus by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 121 degrees were awarded to men at Wright State University-Main Campus in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.984 times less than the 123 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 170 degrees were awarded to men at Wright State University-Main Campus in Registered Nursing, which is 7.39 times more than the 23 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

44%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 25% of students graduating from Wright State University-Main Campus completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 44% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 47% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (61.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Wright State University-Main Campus is Male and Asian (61.5% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.297% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,303 degrees awarded
Black or African American
294 degrees awarded
Asian
121 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Wright State University-Main Campus is white (2,303 degrees awarded). There were 7.83 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (294 degrees).

0.505% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
1,244 degrees awarded
White Male
1,059 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
188 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Wright State University-Main Campus is white female (1,244 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1059 degrees).

Operations

Wright State University-Main Campus has an endowment valued at nearly $149M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 20.7M (13.9%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Wright State University-Main Campus had a total salary expenditure of 248M. Wright State University-Main Campus employs 316 Professors, 298 Associate professors and 210 Lecturers. Most academics at Wright State University-Main Campus are Male Professor (212), Male Associate professor (158), and Female Associate professor (140).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wright State University-Main Campus are: Office and Administrative Support, with 310 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 238 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 230 employees.

Endowment

$149M

2021 Endowment

17.7%

growth from 2020

Wright State University-Main Campus has an endowment valued at about $149M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Wright State University-Main Campus grew 17.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $239M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Wright State University-Main Campus (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$42.6M - Federal
$10.8M - State
$449k - Local

As of 2021, Wright State University-Main Campus received $42.6M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $10.8M from state grants and contracts, and $449k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$137M

2021 Salaries

5.98%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Wright State University-Main Campus paid a median of $137M in salaries, which represents 55.2% of their overall expenditure ($248M) and a 5.98% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$84M

Instructional Salaries

932

Number of Employees

In 2021, Wright State University-Main Campus paid a total of $84M to 932 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $142M (60.6%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

316 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

310 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Wright State University-Main Campus were Professor with 316 employees, Associate professor with 298 employees, and Lecturer with 210 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Wright State University-Main Campus were Office and Administrative Support with 310 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 238 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 230 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Wright State University-Main Campus was Male Professor with 212 employees, Male Associate professor with 158 employees, and Female Associate professor with 140 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Wright State University-Main Campus.