# Wright State University

Public college in Dayton, OH. IPEDS ID 206604.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/wright-state-university-main-campus · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/wright-state-university-main-campus.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 96% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $15,415 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 42%; beats 45% of OH colleges and 28% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $49,500; beats 40% of OH colleges and 39% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,854

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,952 |
| 30-48k | $11,631 |
| 48-75k | $14,501 |
| 75-110k | $18,734 |
| 110k+ | $20,720 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.45 years on average (29% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $49,500 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $11,952 | $53,186 | 3.8 years |
| 30-48k | $11,631 | $51,758 | 3.7 years |
| 48-75k | $14,501 | $64,529 | 4.6 years |
| 75-110k | $18,734 | $83,366 | 5.9 years |
| 110k+ | $20,720 | $92,204 | 6.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $24,373 in-state; about $34,073 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $11,522 in-state, $21,222 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $10,900; books: $1,400

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 8,894 applicants, 8,463 admitted, 1,463 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 96%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 95%, ACT 17–25 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (72 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Engineering | $70,345 | $97,659 | $25,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $69,071 | $92,006 | $26,979 |
| Electrical Engineering | $68,977 | $89,391 | $23,250 |
| Management Information Systems | $62,334 | $85,393 | $29,750 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $66,331 | $82,795 | $25,000 |
| Biomedical Engineering | $45,570 | $77,864 | $23,246 |
| Nursing | $70,327 | $77,289 | $25,987 |
| Accounting | $52,651 | $73,024 | $25,022 |
| Finance | $52,534 | $71,696 | $18,903 |
| Human Resources | $47,898 | $65,293 | $26,625 |
| Marketing | $43,722 | $64,589 | $26,000 |
| Biology | $28,368 | $62,925 | $25,448 |
| Business Administration | $42,680 | $60,039 | $25,000 |
| Mathematics | $39,950 | $59,848 | $20,750 |
| Business | $46,523 | $58,039 | $22,375 |
| International / Global Studies | $32,819 | $56,668 | $32,500 |
| Political Science | $27,477 | $56,423 | $26,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | $41,318 | $56,074 | $24,937 |
| Chemistry | not reported | $55,165 | not reported |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $35,640 | $51,433 | $28,250 |
| Geology / Earth Science | $39,321 | $50,824 | $25,500 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $33,137 | $48,724 | $26,000 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $23,739 | $48,582 | $19,500 |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $35,966 | $47,355 | $30,000 |
| Social Work | $39,926 | $47,235 | $28,250 |
| Criminology | $37,476 | $46,939 | $27,250 |
| Psychology | $32,105 | $46,507 | $27,700 |
| History | $27,157 | $44,397 | $19,276 |
| Sociology | not reported | $44,227 | not reported |
| Music | not reported | $43,884 | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $36,332 | $42,970 | $27,000 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $28,561 | $42,817 | $43,250 |
| English | $33,011 | $41,987 | $24,140 |
| Communications | $33,171 | $40,908 | $26,000 |
| Theatre | $18,666 | $35,148 | $26,000 |
| Studio Art | $22,631 | $34,704 | $29,259 |
| Film and Photography | $24,617 | $34,673 | $26,750 |
| Information Science / Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Materials Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Engineering Technologies / Technicians | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| German | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Modern Greek Language and Literature | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Classics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| American Sign Language | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physiology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Neuroscience | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Statistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Intercultural / Multicultural and Diversity Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Urban Studies / Affairs | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $61,401 | not reported | not reported |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Health | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Economics | not reported | not reported | $25,000 |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $101,150 (Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH), $94,270 (OH), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $82,510 (Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH), $82,510 (OH), $97,550 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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