Wright State University

Wright State University is a public research university in Fairborn, Ohio. Originally opened in 1964 as a branch campus of Miami University and Ohio State University, it became an independent institution in 1967 and was named in honor of aviation pioneers Orville and Wilbur Wright, who were residents of nearby Dayton. The university offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees and is classified among "R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity". Its athletic teams, the Wright State Raiders, compete in Division I of the NCAA as members of the Horizon League. In addition to the main campus, the university also operates a regional campus near Celina, Ohio, called Wright State University–Lake Campus.

Wright State University
MottoAd docendum, Investigandum, Serviendum (Latin)
Motto in English
Teaching, Research, Service
TypePublic research university
Established1967 (1967)
Parent institution
University System of Ohio
AccreditationHLC
Academic affiliations
Endowment$95.5 million (2020)
PresidentSusan Edwards
ProvostAmy Thompson
Academic staff
1,139
Administrative staff
1,108
Students10,264 (Dayton)
11,469 (all campuses)
Undergraduates7,415 (Dayton)
8,619 (all campuses)
Postgraduates2,849 (Dayton)
2,850 (all campuses)
Location, ,
United States

39.785°N 84.059°W / 39.785; -84.059
CampusSuburban
ColorsGreen and Gold
   
NicknameRaiders
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IHorizon League
MascotGray Wolf, Raider personified as Rowdy Raider
Websitewright.edu
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