Founded in 1964, Wright State University was originally the Dayton branch campus of both Miami University and Ohio State University. Wright State University comprehensive public university with strong doctoral, research, and undergraduate programs, rated among the 260 Best National Universities listed in the annual "America's Best Colleges" rankings by U.S. News and World Report.
It currently has an enrollment of 18,786 students, of which 14,651 are undergraduates The University is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools at the doctoral degree-granting level. Their mission is to enhance relationships and systems by effectively removing barriers to success while improving skills, service and satisfaction.The most demanding program are Engineering, Finance, Computer Science, Biological sciences, accounting, Information systems, Humanities, Accounting, MBA etc.
Location & Facilities
Wright State is located in Fairborn, Ohio; a suburb of Dayton. However, it has a Dayton address. Wright State has a compact campus, with several academic buildings constructed following Allyn Hall.
Key buildings on campus include the Founders' Quadrangle (quad) buildings, which are Allyn Hall (home to the College of Education and Human Services and WSU dining option, The Hangar), Millett Hall (named for John Millett, former president of Miami University, and home of the College of Liberal Arts), Fawcett Hall (named after Novice Fawcett, president of Ohio State), and Oelman Hall (named after Robert Oelman, first president of the board of trustees, and the home of the College of Science and Mathematics).
Over the years, Wright State has provided additional resources to accommodate the traditional, residential student. Hamilton Hall, a traditional dormitory-style residence hall that houses up to 322 students, was built in 1970 and remained for a time the sole residence hall for the university. However, in 1980, the first phase of a multicomplex housing community opened, marking the university's new focus on attracting residential students. Today, university housing also includes apartments and housing geared for nontraditional and older students as well as for families.
They provide following facilities to the international students:
- Bookstore
- Career Services
- Community Standards and Student Conduct
- Computing Services
- Counseling and Wellness Services
- Disability Services
- Environmental Health & Safety
- Fees & Costs
- Financial Aid/Scholarships
- Graduate Assistantships
- Health Services
- Housing/Residence Services
- Legal Services
- Meal Plans