More selective than 2% of Ohio colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
6% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 60% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Wright State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Wright State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 96% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 95% | 470–620 | 443–610 | 17–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Wright State University compared with other Ohio colleges?
Wright State University has the 61st-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | Cleveland State University | 91% | 51% | $14,764 |
| 55 | University of Toledo | 92% | 57% | $17,249 |
| 56 | Wilmington College | 92% | 47% | $24,153 |
| 57 | Mercy College of Ohio | 93% | 56% | $17,989 |
| 58 | Hiram College | 94% | 55% | $21,058 |
| 59 | Ohio Dominican University | 94% | 41% | $20,079 |
| 60 | Herzing University-Akron | 95% | 19% | $18,934 |
| 61 | Wright State University | 96% | 42% | $15,415 |
| 62 | Central State University | 99% | 23% | $13,096 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Ohio colleges →
Who enrolls at Wright State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Wright State University admissions questions
What is the Wright State University acceptance rate?
Wright State University accepts 96% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 8,463 of 8,894 applicants were admitted.
Does Wright State University require the SAT or ACT?
Wright State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 6% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 60% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Wright State University?
17% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,463 of 8,463).
Is Wright State University getting harder to get into?
Wright State University accepted 96% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 95% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Wright State University overview