Wright State University-Lake Campus
Location and Contact Information
7600 St. Rt. 703Celina, OH 45822-2952
USA
Main Tel: (419) 586-0300
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
Wright State University was established in 1967 as a public university. It has several branch campuses and academic divisions under it. The Wright State University-Western Ohio Branch Campus was established in 1962. Now known as the Lake Campus of Wright State University, it sits on 173 acres of land in Celina, Ohio. More than 800 students enroll here every year.
WSU Lake Campus offers a large number of associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in various fields of study. Several certificate programs are also available.
Students at the Wright State University Lake Campus participate in clubs and organizations like the College Community Arts Council, the Business Professionals of America, Colleges Against Cancer, the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, the Psychology Club, the Student Senate and the Cultural Enrichment Club. The sports teams of the institute are nicknamed the Lakers and participate in basketball, golf, volleyball and softball.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in computer science and engineering, business and management, media, and engineering technician.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 5,064 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,126 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,836 |
Financial Aid
Wright State Lake Campus participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 83% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 61% | $4,341 |
| Institutional Grant | 36% | $2,534 |
| Federal Grant | 34% | $3,650 |
| Pell Grant | 34% | $3,209 |
| Other Federal Grant | 19% | $776 |
| State or Local Grant | 24% | $2,122 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 52% | $5,513 |
| Federal Loan | 52% | $5,416 |
| Other Loan | 3% | $1,513 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Wright State University-Lake Campus:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology | Montgomery, WV | 1,224 |
| 2 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington | Upper Burrell, PA | 876 |
| 3 | University of Akron Wayne College | Orrville, OH | 1,727 |
| 4 | Southwestern Community College | Creston, IA | 1,468 |
| 5 | Zane State College | Zanesville, OH | 2,224 |
| 6 | Ulster County Community College | Stone Ridge, NY | 3,107 |
| 7 | Southeast Technical Institute | Sioux Falls, SD | 2,138 |
| 8 | Dakota State University | Madison, SD | 2,675 |
| 9 | University of Montana-Helena College of Technology | Helena, MT | 1,180 |
| 10 | Bowling Green State University-Firelands | Huron, OH | 2,354 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 41 | 18 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,080 in 2009-2010 (761 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 85% of enrolled students and graduate students are 15%.
Students under 25 years old represent 71% of the student body. About 8% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Wright State Lake Campus offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
- Business/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
- Engineering Technology
- Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
- Geography
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Sociology
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology/Earth Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology