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Wright State Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 46%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Wright State are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 28% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Wright State University Main Campus students
Race Percent of Students
White
72%
Black
12%
Hispanic
3%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
4%
International
5%
Race Unknown
0%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 20% more female students than male students enrolled at Wright State University Main Campus with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Wright State has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Wright State University Main Campus students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
46%
Women
54%
Enrollment by gender for Wright State University Main Campus students
Gender Number of Students
Men
4,829
Women
5,774

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 18%

Wright State draws 82 percent of students from Ohio, 4 percent from other states, and 14 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Ohio, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Wright State University Main Campus students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
82%
Out of State
4%
Foreign
14%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$61,970 per year

43% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

10,603
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 20%
Part-time undergraduates 18.3%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=206604.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026