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Adjacent to Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, Wright State University has more than 19,000 undergraduate and graduate students. A nationally recognized, regionally accredited university, our six colleges, Boonshoft School of Medicine, and School of Professional Psychology, offer 150+ bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral and professional degrees. We are a suburban university that has been designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a research university with high research activity and ranks fourth among Ohio's public universities in federal research expenditures.
Wright State is home to seven Centers of Excellence, which partner with businesses and the military, generating new jobs, millions of dollars in economic impact, and savings for industry. Wright State is also a national leader in serving students with disabilities, and offers a number of student services including veterans’ affairs, veterans-only classes, women's center, tutoring, career and placement service, day care, health service, health insurance, and over 100 interest groups. Its strong links to business and community organizations offer unique educational opportunities to a diverse student body.
Meet Our Students
Benjamin Eckstein - Wright State University
B.S. in Biological Sciences Education with Concentration in Life Sciences and Chemistry
National Guard, Field Artillery
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My experience at Wright State University has been very positive, especially in regards to my military service. The faculty and staff were more than happy to work around my military duties whenever a conflict arose with my class obligations. The administrative offices that I have dealt with were also very accommodating toward any issues that I had arising from my military service.
Moneeka Gentry-Stanifer - Wright State University
Liberal Studies
Air Force, Health Information Management
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My experience at Wright State has been amazing. I have learned so much about so many different things, and I will hold these experiences very near to my heart. My military background taught me that I could accomplish what I want to accomplish, so at Wright State I’ve been able to do things like visit South Africa, as well as participate in a Civil Rights Pilgrimage, both of which were very special to me. I was able to accomplish much of my goal in learning more about the fascinating intricacies of our world.
Students
Number of military or veteran students enrolled818
Number of total students enrolled20,814
Number of military to total students enrolled full time4.41%
Number of military to total students enrolled part time2.57%
Number of military dependents enrolled200
Graduation rate for veterans40.00%
Graduation rate for Non-veterans34.00%
Military Support
| Support | |
 | Service members Opportunity Colleges Consortium member (SOC) |
| Offers ROTC program or participate in cross-town ROTC program |
| Has full-time veteran counselors or advisors on staff |
| Advisor on staff that assists veterans with career placement |
 | Veteran counselors liaise with local VET REPS to help with career placement |
| Identifies military dependents on campus |
| Has child care facilities on campus |
| Social Outlets | |
| Has campus/social networking events planned specifically for veterans |
| Has veteran clubs or associations on campus |
| Has a chapter of the Student Veterans of America on campus |
| Has virtual veteran clubs or associations |
| Has veteran specific page on website |
| Has spouse clubs/associations on campus |
| Has a military spouse specific page on its Web site |
| Installation/Base Support | |
| Provides support to specific military installations |
Programs to support faculty in terms of their knowledge and understandingWe offer Veterans Awareness events, and are currently developing the framework for a training program under the auspices of our Stategic Plan for Veterans and Military-Connected Students.
Policy concerning students who are involuntarily activated for military serviceStudents who have experienced extraordinary extenuating circumstances during a term and who officially drop or withdraw after the refund period may submit a petition for a partial refund which, if approved, will be prorated according to the date of official withdrawal.* Nonattendance of classes or failure to pay for classes does not constitute official withdrawal. Refunds will not be granted for a course after one of the following grades has been assigned: A, B, C, D, F, X, I, U, P, S, M or N. Refund petitions must be received no later than July 15, following the end of an academic year.
Why this school is an excellent choice for military membersUpholding the Wright brothers' spirit of innovation and advancement, Wright State University offers more than 100 undergraduate,graduate, doctoral, and professional programs. Near Wright-Patterson Air Force base, our modern and accessible campus offers a support system for personnel, veterans, and their dependents. Wright State is regionally accredited as a Servicemember Opportunity College, and follows recommendations of the American Council on Education in awarding military credit. In-state tuition rates apply for Ohio National Guard personnel residing and/or stationed in Ohio, veterans eliglible through Ohio's GI Promise, and their dependents.