Wright State University-Lake Campus

  • 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 1,444 students (52% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the state average of 96%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,444 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,842
  • Out-state tuition: $14,022
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • 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
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
96 staff
93 staff
This chart displays total faculty of Wright State University-Lake Campus and community college average number of faculty in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Student Body

The student population of Wright State University-Lake Campus has declined by 13% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five years.
The Wright State University-Lake Campus diversity score of 0.26 is less than the state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,444 students
599 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Wright State University-Lake Campus and community college average number of enrollment of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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# Full-Time Students
758 students
329 students
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# Part-Time Students
686 students
270 students
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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Wright State University-Lake Campus.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Ohio.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
114 students
219 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
758 students
306 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Wright State University-Lake Campus and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
22 students
8 students
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This chart displays graduation rate breakdown of Wright State University-Lake Campus
Ohio All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
677 students
434 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
9 students
6 students
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Ohio All Part Time Graduation Breakdown
Total Dormitory Capacity
96 students
425 students
This chart displays the dormitory capacity of Wright State University-Lake Campus and the community college average dormitory capacity of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
2%
% Asian
5%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wright State University-Lake Campus and the percentage of Asian community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
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% Black
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wright State University-Lake Campus and the percentage of Black community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wright State University-Lake Campus and the percentage of White community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
86%
64%
% Two or more races
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Wright State University-Lake Campus and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wright State University-Lake Campus.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
Diversity Score
0.26
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Wright State University-Lake Campus and the community college average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
21%
23%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Wright State University-Lake Campus and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Ohio by year, with the latest 2007-08 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4127%
0.2667%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$42,700
$31,900
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Wright State University-Lake Campus and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Ohio by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,842 is more than the state average of $4,921. The in-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,022 is more than the state average of $10,849. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,842
$4,921
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,022
$10,849
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Wright State University-Lake Campus and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
83%
88%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Wright State University-Lake Campus and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$23,500
$18,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Wright State University-Lake Campus and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,500
$6,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Wright State University-Lake Campus and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
98%
73%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Wright State University-Lake Campus and the community college average percent admitted of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Reading
395
510
This chart displays the SAT Reading score of Wright State University-Lake Campus and the community college average SAT Reading score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Math
445
495
This chart displays the SAT Math score of Wright State University-Lake Campus and the community college average SAT Math score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Writing
n/a
465
ACT Composite
21
20
This chart displays the ACT Composite score of Wright State University-Lake Campus and the community college average ACT Composite score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
ACT English
20
20
This chart displays the ACT English score of Wright State University-Lake Campus and the community college average ACT English score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
ACT Math
22
19
This chart displays the ACT Math score of Wright State University-Lake Campus and the community college average ACT Math score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: 2023 (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 98%, which is higher than the state average of 73%.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,444 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,842
  • Out-state tuition: $14,022
  • Acceptance Rate: 98%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 97%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Ohio public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,921 per year for in-state students and $10,849 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,652 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Ohio is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Ohio community colleges have a diversity score of 0.56, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in Ohio is Tri-State Bible College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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