by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Wright State University-Lake Campus, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Wright State University-Lake Campus amounted to $7,728 annually. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $17,428. That gap is the in-state discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees were $50 in-state and $50 out-of-state; the remaining amount is tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,678 | $17,378 |
| Fees | $50 | $50 |
| Total | $7,728 | $17,428 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What does Wright State University-Lake Campus cost for part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how Wright State University-Lake Campus tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Wright State University-Lake Campus sits close to the national average.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Wright State University-Lake Campus Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Wright State University-Lake Campus has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $6,918 | $16,336 |
| Two Years Ago | $7,236 | $16,654 |
| One Year Ago | $7,454 | $16,872 |
| Most Recent Year | $7,678 | $17,378 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Wright State University - Lake Campus has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition rose 3.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $17,950 in the following year.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 3.51%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $7,999. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 2.08%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $17,790.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,999 | $17,790 |
| In 2 Years | $8,280 | $18,159 |
| In 3 Years | $8,570 | $18,536 |
| In 4 Years | $8,871 | $18,921 |
| In 5 Years | $9,182 | $19,314 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $73,406, or about $33,720 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Wright State University-Lake Campus, check out the Wright State University-Lake Campus Financial Aid page.
