Wright State University is a national public university in Dayton, Ohio with more than 11,000 students. Offering 315 academic programs, the university is made up of six colleges, a medical school, and a branch campus in Celina, Ohio. Named for the Wright brothers, Wright State University offers an exceptional, affordable education.
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About Our Region
The birthplace of aviation is at the crossroads of innovation.
Colleges & School
Six colleges and a medical school collaborate to spark innovation.
Facilities
32 academic buildings on 730 acres across two campuses.
History
The Dayton area demanded an affordable higher education.
PREMIER HEALTH PARTNERSHIP
As a university that positively transforms the educational, economic, and social fabric of the communities we serve, Wright State has enjoyed a longstanding working relationship with Premier Health. The two institutions will work together to advance academic medicine, improve community health, bolster workforce and economic development, and become the destination for future health professionals through acclaimed academic and experiential learning environments.
Facts & Rankings
Facts
Wright State University was named to honor aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright, who invented the world's first successful airplane in their Dayton bicycle shop.
The Wright State campus features artistic pieces both in- and outdoors. As we renovate structures and construct new campus buildings, more and more public art pieces will continue to beautify the campus.
The Wright State tunnel system is believed to be one of the most extensive collegiate pedestrian tunnel systems in the United States. Nearly two miles of tunnels (10,436 feet) snake their way beneath Wright State's Dayton campus linking 21 of 22 buildings in the academic section of campus.
Rankings
Jul 08, 2025
Wright State University was ranked in the top 6.7% out of 21,462 universities worldwide in the 2025 edition of the outcome-based Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings.
Jun 25, 2025
Wright State’s elementary education P–5 program was honored with the top grade for elementary math teacher preparation from the National Council on Teacher Quality.
Who we are
Right Here. Right Now. Wright State. - Pioneer Path
