Wright State University Main Campus

Wright State University's main campus is located in Fairborn, Ohio, adjacent to Dayton and Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. The 557-acre suburban campus features modern academic buildings and research facilities, with the campus design reflecting its founding in 1967 as a public research institution. Wright State maintains strong connections to the region's aerospace heritage, named for Dayton's Wright brothers, and houses notable programs in engineering, nursing, and motion pictures. The university operates as a primarily commuter campus while offering student housing options in campus residence halls and apartments. Its academic programs include specialized focuses in biomedical research and aviation, with the National Center for Medical Readiness serving as a key research facility, while the Raiders compete in NCAA Division I athletics.