by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees at Wright State University-Main Campus, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Wright State University-Main Campus came in at $11,522 each year. Out-of-state undergraduates were charged $21,222. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
The fees portion of those totals came to $50 in-state and $50 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $11,472 | $21,172 |
| Fees | $50 | $50 |
| Total | $11,522 | $21,222 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
What will Wright State University-Main Campus charge if you go part time? Visit the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how Wright State University-Main Campus tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In OH | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Inexpensive | Expensive |
Measured against schools nationwide, Wright State University-Main Campus is about average on cost.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. See the Wright State University-Main Campus Financial Aid page for more.
Tuition at Wright State University-Main Campus has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $10,340 | $19,758 |
| Two Years Ago | $10,814 | $20,232 |
| One Year Ago | $11,138 | $20,556 |
| Most Recent Year | $11,472 | $21,172 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Wright State University - Main Campus has trended over the reported years.
Most recently, out-of-state tuition increased 3.0%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $21,857 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 3.51%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $11,926. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 2.33%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $21,715.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $11,926 | $21,715 |
| In 2 Years | $12,344 | $22,220 |
| In 3 Years | $12,777 | $22,736 |
| In 4 Years | $13,225 | $23,264 |
| In 5 Years | $13,689 | $23,805 |
Budgeting for four years rather than one is the safer way to plan — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $89,935, compared with about $50,272 for in-state students.
Tuition is just the starting figure — scholarships and aid frequently cut what families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Wright State University-Main Campus, visit the Wright State University-Main Campus Financial Aid page.
