Wright State University
Part of University System of Ohio
About
Wright State University is a public research university in Fairborn, Ohio, United States. Originally opened in 1964 as a branch campus of Miami University and Ohio State University, it became an independent institution in 1967 and was named in honor of aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright, who were residents of nearby Dayton. The university offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees...
Wright State University is a public research university in Fairborn, Ohio, United States. Originally opened in 1964 as a branch campus of Miami University and Ohio State University, it became an independent institution in 1967 and was named in honor of aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright, who were residents of nearby Dayton. The university offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees and is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". It is a member of the University System of Ohio. Its athletic teams, the Wright State Raiders, compete in Division I of the NCAA as members of the Horizon League. In addition to the main campus, the university also operates a regional campus near Celina, Ohio, called Wright State University–Lake Campus.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 1401 worldwide across 2 major ranking systems
Ranked in 4 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 9,558
- Staff
- 1,945
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownARWU
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 201-300 | - | 2018 |
| Education & Training | 201-300 | - | 2022 |
| Electrical & Electronic Engineering | 401-500 | - | 2018 |
| Psychology | 401-500 | - | 2021 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Wright State University?
Wright State University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 1401-1500, US News Rank =1,989.
When was Wright State University founded?
Wright State University was founded in 1967.
What are the top subjects at Wright State University?
Top subjects at Wright State University include: Nursing, Education & Training, Electrical & Electronic Engineering, Psychology.
Where is Wright State University located?
Wright State University is located in Dayton, United States.