| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
12,722 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
9,940 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
2,782 |
| Total graduate students: |
4,348 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
3,338 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
1,010 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
23 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Midwest |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
3% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.1% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.2% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 16.2% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.9% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 69.9% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.6% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 1.6% | Nonresident Alien |
| 0.3% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.2% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 2.5% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 12.3% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.3% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 72.1% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 4.1% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.2% | Nonresident Alien |
| 0.2% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
557 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
Dayton |
| Population of city/town: |
143,355 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Branch campus in Celina, Ohio. |
| Nearest major city: |
Columbus |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
71 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
822,553 |
| Online campus map: |
www.wright.edu/aboutwsu/
maps |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (46%)
- single-student apartments (33%)
- married-student apartments (2%)
- special housing for disabled students (3%)
- other housing including Honors, athletes, Army ROTC, engineering, and independent scholars housing. Special interest groups. STEM Living Learning community. (16%)
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
53% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
15% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
85% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
64% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
no |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
1700 |
| Other computer facilities/services: |
Lap tops to go, e-reader loans. |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Educational resource center. Dayton Daily News Archives. Digital, Wright Brothers, and Paul L. Dunbar collections. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Art galleries, Neuroscience Engineering Collaboration Building; National Medical Readiness and student success centers. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, women's center, day care, health insurance, Career Planning Services. Military/ Veteran's Center. Service Learning. Sex awareness service. Student Legal Services. Student Food Pantry. |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, military, veteran student, older student, birth control, career, personal, academic, psychological, religious, Non-traditional students counseling |
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| Career placement services: |
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co-op education, internships, career/job search classes, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training, career assessment, personal etiquette and social media training, job fairs and job banks. |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, interpreters for hearing-impaired, special transportation, assistive technology consultation services. |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
100% |
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| Number of social fraternities on campus: |
11 |
| Percent of men who join fraternities: |
3% |
| Number of social sororities on campus: |
12 |
| Percent of women who join sororities: |
6% |
| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station, television station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Guardian, published weekly |
| Number of honor societies: |
13 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
247 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Catholic Campus Ministry, Campus Ministries, Christians on Campus, Crosswalk, Campus Crusade for Christ, Disciples on Campus, Freshman Connect, High Praise Dance Ministries, In His presence Gospel Choir; International Friendships Incorporated, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Jewish Student Union, Ratio Christi, ROCK Campus Fellowship, Totally Addicted Christian Ministries; Latter-Day Saints, Muslim, and Pagan Student Associations |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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African-American Resident Caucus, African Student Union, Black Men on the Move, Black Women Striving Forward, International Cultural Exchange, National Association for the Advancement of Colored People |
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| International student organizations: |
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Asian/Hispanic/Native American Council, Middle East Culture and Politics Organization; Asian, Chinese Scholar, Indian, and Saudi student associations; Japanese and Libyan clubs |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Wright Rhythm Hip Hop Dance, Dancing Lindy Hoppers, Men's Chorale, United Stars Dance Team, marching band, Equip 4 Life, Active Minds, 4 Paws, Sliver Wings, Comic Book League, Abilities United, Adventurer's Guild, Campus Girl Scouts, CJ McLin Scholars, Raider Rowdies, St. Vincent DePaul, Toastmasters International, Ahimsa's Army, Wright Parenting, Rainbow Alliance, University Activities Board, International Geography Society, Anthropology Society, Wilbur and Orville Wright Leadership Academy, Generation Freedom Makers, Student Philanthropy Council, Boonshoft for Health Care Improvement, Student Interest Group in Oncology, Engineers without Borders; IM Officials, Commuter, and Residential Community student associations; visual arts, photography, anime, quizbowl, optimist, random acts of kindness, outdoor, well-fit, Special Olympics, and international politics clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Bob Grant,
Athletic Director |
| School colors: |
hunter green and gold |
| School mascot: |
Rowdy Raider |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
Horizon League (Division I) |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | Horizon League, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's basketball | yes | Horizon League, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's cross-country | yes | Horizon League, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's diving | yes | Horizon League, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's golf | yes | Horizon League, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's soccer | yes | Horizon League, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's swimming | yes | Horizon League, NCAA Div. I |
| Men's tennis | yes | Horizon League, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's basketball | yes | Horizon League, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's cross-country | yes | Horizon League, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's soccer | yes | Horizon League, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's softball | yes | Horizon League, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's swimming | yes | Horizon League, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's tennis | yes | Horizon League, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | Horizon League, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | Horizon League, NCAA Div. I |
| Women's volleyball | yes | Horizon League, NCAA Div. I |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
2% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
16% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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baseball, football, rugby, soccer, and softball fields; racquetball, squash, and tennis courts; climbing wall, fitness center, gymnasium, swimming pool |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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basketball, billiards, canoe battleship, cornhole, dodgeball, flag football, floor hockey, inner-tube water polo, racquetball, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball (indoor/sand) |
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| Club sports for men: |
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badminton, baseball, bowling, fencing, football, golf, gymnastics, hockey, karate, kickboxing, rugby, soccer, skiing/snowboarding, squash, swimming, table tennis, ultimate Frisbee |
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| Club sports for women: |
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badminton, bowling, cheerleading, fencing, gymnastics, karate, kickboxing, rugby, skiing/snowboarding, squash, soccer, swimming, table tennis, volleyball |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Vandalia (18 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Cincinnati or Columbus (60 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Dayton (10 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
55% within six months of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Dayton Public Schools, Miami Valley Hospital, Wright Patt Air Force Base.
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- David H. Albright, President of the Institute of Science and International Security
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Steven Bognar, Academy Award nominated and Emmy Award winning filmmaker
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Deborah Loewer, Rear Admiral (retired) and former Director White House Situation Room.
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