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Chances of getting into Wright State University Main Campus

Open Admission Policy

Can I get into Wright State? Wright State University Main Campus is an open admission policy institution. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met. New admission is often granted continually throughout the year. Please consult Wright State University Main Campus directly to learn the specifics of its open admission policy.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Wright State University Main Campus. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 6% of students submitted SAT scores and 79% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Wright State SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
945-1250
Applicants Submitting SAT 
6%
SAT Scores for Wright State University Main Campus
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 470
SAT Math 25th 475
SAT Composite 25th 945
SAT Scores for Wright State University Main Campus
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 640
SAT Math 75th 610
SAT Composite 75th 1250
Average SAT Score 1100

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Wright State University Main Campus?

Wright State University Main Campus is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Wright State University Main Campus score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 945-1250.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Wright State University Main Campus admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1250 and Above Good >98%
1097 to 1250 Avg + 96%-98%
945 to 1097 Avg - 93%-96%
793 to 945 Reach 87%-93%
Less than 793 Low <87%
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Wright State ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
17-24 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
79%
ACT Scores for Wright State University Main Campus
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 15
ACT Math 25th 17
ACT Composite 25th 17
ACT Scores for Wright State University Main Campus
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 23
ACT Math 75th 24
ACT Composite 75th 24
Average ACT Score 20

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Wright State?

Wright State University Main Campus is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Wright State regularly accepts students who score 17 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 69 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 17-24.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Wright State University Main Campus admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >98%
20 to 24 Avg + 96%-98%
17 to 20 Avg - 93%-96%
14 to 17 Reach 89%-93%
Less than 14 Low <89%
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Wright State GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.41
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Wright State University Main Campus?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Wright State. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Wright State University Main Campus was 3.41 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #40 in Ohio for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.41 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Wright State accepts 96% of all applicants.

 What do these ratings mean?

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High School GPA's for admitted Wright State University Main Campus students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 19.5% Good
3.75 to 3.99 15.3% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 14.13% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 11.63% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 12.52% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 16.63% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 9.84% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.45% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

66% of Wright State University Main Campus freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Wright State University Main Campus students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 15%
Top 25% of class 36%
Top 50% of class 66%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
May 10, 2023
Days left to Apply
47

Applicants have 47 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on May 10, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Wright State University Main Campus is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Wright State University Main Campus and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Wright State University Main Campus Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Wright State University Main Campus
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=206604 IPEDS survey data for Wright State University Main Campus.

FAQs

Does Wright State University Main Campus prefer SAT or ACT?

6% of students submit their SAT scores to Wright State. 79% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Wright State University Main Campus?

Wright State has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges generally only require a high school diploma or a GED certificate to be admitted.