Wright State University at Lake

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Celina, OH

$6,337

Avg in-state tuition

$15,755

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Wright State University at Lake

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Wright State University at Lake is a small public university located on a rural campus in Celina, Ohio. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,739, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 100%. The university offers 12 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 37%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $6,337, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $15,755.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

100% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

65% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

37% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Considered (not required)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-24

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 980-1190

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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2k

Students enrolled

89%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold

Demographics

White

90%

Black

4%

Hispanic

2%

Two or more races

2%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

1%

Unknown

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

59%

Socio-economic diversity

31% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $6,337 $15,755
Graduate $14,298 $24,286

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,400
On-campus room and board $11,300
On-campus other expenses $3,100
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $11,300
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $3,100
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $3,100

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $22,137 $31,555
Off-campus without family $22,137 $31,555
Off-campus with family $10,837 $20,255

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

54%

State Grant Aid

5%

Institution Grant Aid

42%

Pell Grant

31%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $3,450
State Grant Aid $4,152
Institution Grant Aid $2,880
Pell Grant Aid $4,699

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debt after graduation

$35k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

USCAA

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Baseball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Education

BA

MA

DOC

3

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

4

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

5

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

6

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

7

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

8

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

9

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

10

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.