- As part of Wright State University, the Lake Campus will be the focal point for the educational and cultural advancement of the residents of West Central Ohio, providing opportunities for advanced scholarship and continuing education, for economic and technological development, and for community service.
School Highlights
Wright State University-Lake Campus serves 1,749 students (48% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 29%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 1,749 students
- In-state tuition: $5,842
- Out-state tuition: $14,022
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 5%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 96 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Wright State University-Lake Campus
(OH) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
96 staff
93 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Wright State University-Lake Campus has grown by 5% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 17:1 over five years.
The Wright State University-Lake Campus diversity score of 0.10 is less than the state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has declined by 54% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,749 students
1,337 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
831 students
555 students
# Part-Time Students
918 students
782 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
114 students
239 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
831 students
555 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
22 students
8 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
908 students
1,124 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
10 students
6 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
96 students
425 students
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
1%
12%
% White
95%
71%
% Two or more races
1%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%
Diversity Score
0.10
0.47
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
21%
23%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1.33%
1.83%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,700
$31,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,842 is more than the state average of $5,375. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,022 is more than the state average of $10,942. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,842
$5,375
Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,022
$10,942
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
87%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,500
$18,625
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,500
$6,500
Acceptance Rate
100%
73%
SAT Reading
540
538
SAT Math
545
518
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
21
21
ACT English
20
20
ACT Math
21
20
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Named after the world-famous Wright brothers, Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, continues their spirit of innovation. The university serves nearly 17,000 students, offering more than 100 undergraduate and 50 Ph.D., graduate, and professional degrees. Western Ohio Educational Foundation officially opened its doors in the fall of 1962. With enrollment at 285 students, more than twice the number anticipated, the newly established foundation had begun the process whereby the communities' citizens could have immediate access to a college degree. The acquisition of a 173-acre site for the new campus on the northern shores of Grand Lake St. Marys. The first building on campus was Dwyer Hall, named in recognition of Minnie Dwyer's generous support and contains laboratories, classrooms, faculty and administrative offices, an auditorium, and student service facilities. Ground was broken in 1979 to expand the facilities for inclusion of additional two-year technical programs. The Lake Campus provides a variety of general education courses and certificate programs, as well as associate, bachelor's and master's degrees. A variety of preprofessional and certificate programs are also offered, as is participation in the Ohio Transfer Module. Wright State University is accredited at the doctoral degree-granting level by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Wright State University-Lake Campus cost?
Wright State University-Lake Campus's tuition is approximately $5,842 for In-State students and $14,022 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Wright State University-Lake Campus?
The acceptance rate of Wright State University-Lake Campus is 100%, which is higher than the state average of 73%.
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