Wright State University-Main Campus Acceptance Rate
Dayton, Ohio · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,894
- Admitted
- 8,463
- Yield
- 17.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 9 years of federal data, Wright State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate has fallen from 96% in 2015–16 to 95.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 5,560 to 8,894 (+60%) over that period.
Its 95.2% rate makes Wright State University-Main Campus more selective than about 10% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 4%.
Wright State University-Main Campus has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 17.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–16 | 5,560 | 5,336 | 96% | 2,396 |
| 2016–17 | 5,892 | 5,612 | 95.2% | 2,288 |
| 2017–18 | 5,826 | 5,638 | 96.8% | 2,281 |
| 2018–19 | 5,820 | 5,523 | 94.9% | 1,920 |
| 2019–20 | 5,849 | 5,583 | 95.5% | 1,374 |
| 2020–21 | 5,226 | 4,998 | 95.6% | 1,181 |
| 2021–22 | 6,338 | 6,087 | 96% | 1,132 |
| 2022–23 | 7,162 | 6,820 | 95.2% | 1,281 |
| 2023–24 | 8,894 | 8,463 | 95.2% | 1,463 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,523 | 4,332 | 95.8% |
| Men | 4,371 | 4,131 | 94.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 470–620 | 6% |
| SAT Math | 443–610 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–25 | 60% |
How Wright State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Wright State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate?
Wright State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate is 95.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (8,463 admitted of 8,894 applicants).
Is Wright State University-Main Campus test optional?
Wright State University-Main Campus is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Wright State University-Main Campus?
Wright State University-Main Campus received 8,894 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 8,463.
What SAT score do you need for Wright State University-Main Campus?
Admitted students at Wright State University-Main Campus typically scored 470–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 443–610 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Wright State University-Main Campus getting harder to get into?
Wright State University-Main Campus has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 96% in 2015–16 to 95.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2015–16 to 2023–24. Official site: www.wright.edu/.