Wright State University was founded in 1967 as a branch campus of The Ohio State University and Miami University. It was named after the Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, who were from Dayton and accomplished the first powered flight. Initially, the university had only two buildings and a few hundred students. In the 1970s, enrollment grew to nearly 10,000 students and since then has grown to over 17,000 students. The university has also expanded its campus to include multiple academic buildings, libraries, student centers, residence halls, athletic fields and more. The university is known for its strong academic programs in engineering, nursing, business administration and education. It also offers programs in the arts and sciences as well as professional studies such as medicine and law. In recent years it has become known for its research capabilities with many of its faculty members being recognized for their contributions to science and technology. Wright State University is now one of the top universities in Ohio with a commitment to excellence in both academics and research. Check acronymmonster for information about GMAT.
Wright State University, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Wright State University. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Wright State University, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.
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Admissions Stats
Wright State University is a public research university located in Dayton, Ohio. It was founded in 1964 and is one of the 14 public universities in the state. The university has an enrollment of over 19,000 students and offers more than 200 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. In Fall 2019, the total number of applicants to Wright State University was 19,788, out of which 11,037 were admitted for an admission rate of 55.86%. Out of those admitted students, 6,531 enrolled at Wright State University for a yield rate of 59.18%. The average GPA for accepted students at Wright State University was 3.4 and the average ACT score was 21. The majority of accepted students were from Ohio with out-of-state students making up only 11% of the total accepted applicants. Additionally, international students made up 2% of the accepted student population.
Fall 2022 Selectivity
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2022 acceptance rate | 84% |
| Early decision acceptance rate | N/A |
| Early action acceptance rate | N/A |
| Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students) | 84% |
Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
| Applicants | 6,798 |
| Female applicants | 4,016 |
| Male applicants | 2,782 |
| Applicants accepted | 5,742 |
| Female applicants accepted | 3,387 |
| Male applicants accepted | 2,355 |
| Freshman enrollment | 2,616 |
| Female freshman enrollment | 1,544 |
| Male freshman enrollment | 1,072 |
| Early decision applicants | N/A |
| Early decision applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early decision applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Early action applicants | N/A |
| Early action applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early action applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action | N/A |
Fall 2022 Wait List
| School has a wait list | No |
| Applicants placed on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepting place on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepted from wait list | N/A |
Fall 2022 High School Rank
| Freshman students submitting high school class standing | 84% |
Fall 2022 High School GPA
| Freshman students submitting high school GPA | 99% |
| Average high school GPA | 3.1 |
| High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range | 2.6-3.5 |
Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores
| Freshman students submitting SAT scores | 21% |
| SAT Critical Reading average score | 506 |
| SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range | 440-570 |
| SAT Math average score | 509 |
| SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range: | 450-570 |
| SAT Writing average score | 483 |
| SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range | 420-540 |
| SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range | 6-8 |
Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores
| Freshman students submitting ACT scores | 88% |
| Average ACT Composite score | 21 |
| ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range | 18-24 |
| ACT English 25th-75th percentile range | 16-24 |
| ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range | 17-24 |