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Founded in 1967, Wright State University ,or WSU, is a public university in Ohio, United States. WSU uses Dayton as its postal address but the main campus is situated within the city limits of Fairborn. The university offers more than 150 degree programs including over 40 graduate and professional programs. WSU is organized into the following schools and colleges:
WSU’s sports teams are nicknamed the Raiders. The Raiders' men's basketball team won the 1983 Division II national championship and made it to the NCAA Division I Tournament (1993 and 2007).
Wright State can be found in Dayton, OH (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at Wright State.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way Wright State works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2007, 16,151 students were enrolled in Wright State.
The school student athletes compete in Horizon League competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Wright State University Main Campus
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway
Dayton, OH 45435-0001
General Phone: (937) 775-3333
http://www.wright.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 805 | business management, business, accounting, marketing, MIS, finance, human resources, logistics, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 659 | elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, early childhood education, educational administration, secondary teaching, music teaching, physical education teaching, school counseling, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 374 | English, sociology, political science, history, international relations, social studies, liberal arts and humanities, Spanish language, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 282 | registered nursing, nursing science, community nurse, adult health nursing, various nursing, nursing administration |
| Engineering | 239 | electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, engineering science, biomedical engineering, materials engineering, engineering, engineering physics |
| Therapy And Counseling | 223 | psychology, counseling psychology, clinical psychology, organizational psychology, mental and social health services, community psychology, substance abuse counseling, marriage and family therapy |
| Science | 201 | biology, chemistry, geology, physics, biological and physical sciences, anatomy, bacteriology, pharmacology and toxicology, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 96 | computer and info science, computer engineering |
| Media | 91 | mass communication, communication studies, public relations |
| Medicine | 91 | medicine, health professions, public health |
| Family And Social Work | 69 | social work, public administration |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 41 | theatre design, acting, dance, various performing arts, drama |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 40 | criminology |
| Mathematics | 38 | mathematics, systems science and theory, statistics, applied mathematics |
| Art Studies | 36 | art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 32 | vocational counseling, health and physical education, chiropractic |
| Medical Administration | 10 | environmental health, health care administration |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 8 | film studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | philosophy, religion |
| Music | 6 | music performance, music, music history and theory |
| Office And Administration | 5 | administrative assistant |
| Medical Support And Technology | 3 | clinical lab tech |
| Fine Arts | 2 | art history and criticism |
Number of programs and degrees for Wright State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 2,150 | 81 |
| Master's degree | 1,069 | 87 |
| First-professional degree | 88 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 52 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 6 |
In 2007, Wright State had a total enrollment of 16,151 students (14,100 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 71% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| First Professional | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 23% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 97% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 27 % |
Wright State offers campus housing for 2,987 of its 14,100 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Dayton, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,018 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,744 |
| Room and board | $ 7,458 |
| Room charge | $ 7,458 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,391 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,728 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,637 |
Financial Aid:
Wright State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 307800)
Wright State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 246 | 105 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 65 | 65 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 162 | 159 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 38 | $123,432 | 8 | $107,051 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 17 | $93,425 | 8 | $81,235 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 7 | $62,561 | 6 | $53,932 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $45,589 | 5 | $47,562 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 4 | $39,687 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 69 | $101,624 | 31 | $72,990 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 99 | $98,915 | 25 | $94,453 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 97 | $72,827 | 69 | $66,937 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 81 | $61,342 | 91 | $58,155 |
| Instructor | academic year | 18 | $44,540 | 52 | $41,995 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 6 | $39,211 | 7 | $40,214 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $43,163 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 302 | $75,918 | 247 | $60,189 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Horizon League |
| Baseball | Horizon League |
| Track | Horizon League |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 95 | 113 | 208 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| Track | 4 | 17 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 52 | 83 | 135 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Logistics and Materials Management
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Operations Management and Supervision
Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Computer Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Multiple Disabilities
Education/Teaching of the Gifted and Talented
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Sales & Marketing Oper/Marketing & Distribution Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
Technical Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Engineering Science
Engineering, General
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Classics/Classical Languages, Lit & Linguistics, General
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
French Language and Literature
Geography
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Relations and Affairs
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Modern Greek Language and Literature
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Urban Studies/Affairs
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Applied Mathematics
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
Systems Science and Theory
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Medicine (MD)
Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Public Health/Community Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Chiropractic (DC)
Health and Physical Education, General
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Anatomy
Biochemistry
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Geophysics and Seismology
Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Physics, General
Physics, Other
Physiology, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Community Psychology
Counseling Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wright State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in engineering (for open-admission colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (for open-admission colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in science (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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