Wright State University-Main Campus
Dayton, OH 45435
The main campus of Wright State University is in Fairborn, Ohio, which is a suburb of Dayton. It was established in 1967 and is named after the Wright brothers. The university began as a branch campus of Ohio State University and Miami University in 1964. Three years later, the campus became an independent university. The university is now divided into three schools and seven colleges, including the College of Nursing and Health. 106 undergraduate and 145 graduate programs are available at the university, including five nursing programs. The university also offers an Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program and an Army ROTC program.
Five CCNE-accredited nursing programs are available at the university. Students may enroll in a traditional BSN, RN to BSN, accelerated BSN, MSN, or DNP program. The traditional program is intended to be completed in four years. The curriculum includes clinical rotations at nearby healthcare facilities. The university maintains partnerships with over 200 agencies in the Dayton area, including rehab centers, hospitals, nursing homes, day care centers, and senior citizens centers. By the end of the program, students complete over 950 hours of clinical practice. To enroll in the BSN program, students must first enroll at Wright State University as a degree-seeking student.
Overview
Campus LocaleSuburb: Large |
Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
Open AdmissionNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4 year |
OwnershipPublic |
Business ModelNot for Profit |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate66% |
Nursing Programs Offered
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BSN
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Masters degrees (MSN)
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Doctoral degrees (DNP)
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Accelerated BSN
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RN to BSN
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Family Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Programs Graduates - 2016-2017 academic year
Program name | Degree type | Graduates |
---|---|---|
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Bachelor's degree | 140 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 23 |
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Master's degree | 75 |
Nursing Science | Doctor's degree - professional practice | 4 |
NCLEX-RN Passrate History
NCLEX-RN passrate history of Wright State University-Main Campus as reported by Ohio state board of nursing.
Nearby Nursing Schools
The following schools are located within 200 miles radius from Wright State University-Main Campus
Miami University-Hamilton
38.45 miles away |
Miami University-Oxford
40.09 miles away |
University of Cincinnati-Blue Ash College
41.82 miles away |
Indiana University-East
43.96 miles away |
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
50.84 miles away |
Northern Kentucky University
56.12 miles away |
Ohio State University-Main Campus
57.92 miles away |
Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus
64.49 miles away |
Ball State University
76.73 miles away |
Ohio University-Lancaster Campus
78.54 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1968 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/15/2005 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 04/15/2005 - Current |
Admission to School
95%
Acceptance RateSAT: Critical Reading460 to 600 |
SAT: Math470 to 610 |
SAT: Writing430 to 570 |
ACT Composite18 to 25 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Recommended |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
Net Price
$14,464
Average Net Price/yearNet Price by Family Income
Less than 30k$12,403 |
30k to 48k$13,423 |
48k to 75k$16,874 |
75k to 110k$18,684 |
Over 110k$18,850 |
Cost Per Credit Hours
Cost of a course per credit hour for undergrad and graduate classes.
Undergrad classes |
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Academic Year | In State | Out of State |
2016-2017 | $394.00 | $791.00 |
Graduate classes |
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Academic Year | In State | Out of State |
2016-2017 | $622.00 | $1,060.00 |
Student Population
12,504
Undergrads
4,151
Graduates
8,713
Women
7,942
Men
67%
Full-time
33%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
69% |
Black/African American |
11% |
Non-resident alien |
9% |
Asian |
3% |
Hispanic |
3% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
American Indian or Alaska Native |
0% |
Data soucre: IPEDS colleges survery (Fall 2016)
Relevant scholarships
Past Presidents Parley - Nurses' ScholarshipThe American Legion Auxiliary Department of Ohio, Past Presidents Parley, has a program to assist students pursuing a degree in the nursing field. The applicant must be an honorably [...] |
Nurse Education Assistance Loan ProgramThe Nurse Education Assistance Loan Program (NEALP) provides funding for nurses who intend to serve as instructors or students who intend to serve as nurses after graduation. Recipients of [...] |
Bachelor's in Nursing Degree ScholarshipsApplicants who are registered nurses must have a current license to practice as an RN, have more than a high school diploma and be currently enrolled in an undergraduate nursing degree program [...] |
Service League Nursing ScholarshipApplicants must be enrolled in or accepted into an accredited school of nursing located in Ohio. They must be pursuing a bachelor's degree in nursing and must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. [...] |
William K. Schubert Minority Nursing ScholarshipApplicant must be a member of one of the underrepresented groups in the registered nurse profession such as a male nurse or nursing students who are American Indian, Alaskan Native, Black or [...] |
More scholarships
Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2015-2016 colleges survey) and Ohio state board of nursing