What SAT score do you need for Wright State University? (Middle 50%: 830–1000)
First-year students at Wright State University who sent an SAT scored 830–1000, with a median of 970 (Common Data Set 2024–25). Wright State University admits 96% of applicants.
Where your score lands at Wright State University
First-year students who sent an SAT: 830–1000, median 970
Middle 50% of admitted students Median
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Wright State University by the numbers
- Admit rate
- 96%
- Middle 50% SAT
- 830–1000
- Median SAT
- 970
- About on the ACT
- 15–19
- Sent an SAT
- 2%
Test policy not confirmed for 2026–27 · SAT range from the Common Data Set, 2024–25; admit rate from it or IPEDS
Wright State University admit rate over 10 years
Applications rose 59%, from 5,560 in 2015 to 8,855 in 2024, and Wright State University's admit rate went from 96% to 96%.
- 96%
- 96%
Show the numbers
| Fall | Applied | Admitted | Admit rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,855 | 8,530 | 96% |
| 2023 | 8,894 | 8,463 | 95% |
| 2022 | 7,162 | 6,820 | 95% |
| 2021 | 6,338 | 6,087 | 96% |
| 2020 | 5,226 | 4,998 | 96% |
| 2019 | 5,849 | 5,583 | 95% |
| 2018 | 5,820 | 5,523 | 95% |
| 2017 | 5,826 | 5,638 | 97% |
| 2016 | 5,892 | 5,612 | 95% |
| 2015 | 5,560 | 5,336 | 96% |
In fall 2024, 1,740 of the 8,530 admitted students enrolled. Applicants and admits from IPEDS, the federal college survey, by fall of entry.
What each SAT score means at Wright State University
Which tier your score puts them in, and whether it's worth sending.
- Under 780Far reachHold
- 780–820ReachHold
- 830–960TargetHold
- 970–990TargetSend
- 1000 and upLikelySend
Tiers here use only your SAT and their admit rate. Essays, activities and recommendations still decide most admissions at selective colleges. *Send it? assumes they're test optional; we haven't confirmed their policy.
Wright State University SAT sections, ACT and class rank
Scores of enrolled first-year students who sent one, by percentile.
| Test | 25th | Median | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Math | 425 | 510 | 525 |
| SAT Reading and Writing | 405 | 450 | 490 |
| SAT total | 830 | 970 | 1000 |
| ACT composite | 17 | 20 | 23 |
Of enrolled first-year students, 2% sent an SAT and 81% sent an ACT. Common Data Set 2024–25.
- Top 10% of their class
- 9%
- of new students who reported a rank
Wright State University cost and outcomes
What students pay after grants, how many finish, and what they earn.
- Average net price
- $15,415
- per year, after grants
- Graduate in 6 years
- 42%
- Median earnings
- $49,500
- 10 years after starting
- Undergraduates
- 8,791
College Scorecard, 2022–23, from the US Department of Education. Net price averages federal-aid students across family incomes.
Colleges like Wright State University
Similar SAT ranges and admit rates.
- Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville, TN · 96% admitted870–1080, median 970
- Georgia Gwinnett CollegeLawrenceville, GA · 95% admitted860–1100, median 960
- Northwestern State University of LouisianaNatchitoches, LA · 93% admitted910–1110, median 980
- University of Houston-DowntownHouston, TX · 90% admitted880–1050, median 970
- Pacific UniversityForest Grove, OR · 90% admitted900–1140, median 970
- Colorado State University PuebloPueblo, CO · 95% admitted910–1110, median 1000
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Sources
- Wright State University Common Data Set 2024–25
SAT and ACT ranges, early decision, waitlist, GPA and class rank, as the college reported them.
- College Navigator (IPEDS)
Applications, admissions and enrollment by year, from the federal college survey.
- College Scorecard
Net price, graduation rate and earnings, from the US Department of Education.
- Wright State University website
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