Campus of Wright State University-Main Campus

    Wright State University-Main Campus

    Dayton, OH, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Public
    • R2 research university
    • NCAA Division I

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    Wright State University-Main Campus Cost & Financial Aid

    At Wright State University-Main Campus, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $10,538 a year after grants, against $20,501 for families earning over $110,000.

    Wright State University-Main Campus average annual cost

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Average annual cost after grants

    $13,715

    $6,201 below the median for 4-year colleges ($19,916).

    By family income

    Family incomeAverage annual cost
    $0 to $30,000$10,538
    $30,001 to $48,000$9,578
    $48,001 to $75,000$10,814
    $75,001 to $110,000$16,791
    Over $110,000$20,501

    Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.

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    Cost & financial aid

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

    Published price vs. what students paid

    In-state tuition & fees
    $12,268
    Out-of-state tuition & fees
    $22,452
    Average net price
    $13,715
    Tuition is the published yearly price. Average net price is the yearly cost of attendance (tuition, housing, food, books) minus grants and scholarships.

    Students receiving Pell Grants

    Pell Grant recipients
    38%
    Share of undergraduates who receive a federal Pell Grant, a common signal of how many students come from lower-income families.

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    Wright State University-Main Campus cost of attendance breakdown

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    In-state tuition and fees
    $12,268
    Out-of-state tuition and fees
    $22,452
    Room and board (on campus)
    $12,050
    Books and supplies
    $1,400
    Total cost of attendance (published)
    $24,829

    The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.

    Student loans and debt at Wright State University-Main Campus

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Undergraduates with a federal loan
    38%
    Median federal debt at graduation
    $21,057
    Monthly payment, 10-year plan
    $239

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    Scholarships you may be eligible for

    Awards you could use at Wright State University-Main Campus: the college's own scholarships, programs from OH and federal grants. Each is checked against its official page; open one to see the full rules.

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    • OH program · Residents of OH

    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

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      Federal

      Boren Fellowships

      Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO)

      Award
      $12,500 to $25,000
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Merit-based
      • Essay required
      • One-time
    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

    • Federal grant · GPA 3.0+

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      Federal

      Goldwater Scholarship

      Barry Goldwater Scholarship & Excellence in Education Foundation

      Award
      Up to $7,500
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Merit-based
      • Essay required
      • Renewable

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