Wright State University

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #764 United States of America #193

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Institution Info

Founded: 1964
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 10,936 students
Faculty: 1,945
Endowment: $105.7M
Website: http://www.wright.edu

About

Wright State University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1964. It is ranked among the top 1,000 universities worldwide. The university has approximately 11K students, an endowment of $105.7M, a member of Global D-Tier (World 501-1000).

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #764 · Ranked	79.93

Research Output via OpenAlex

368

h-index

1,364,768

Citations

33,307

Publications

22,318

i10-index

1.23

Mean Citedness

Tier Memberships

Global D-Tier (World 501-1000)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wright State University's global ranking?

Wright State University is ranked #764 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #193 position.

When was Wright State University founded?

Wright State University was founded in 1964, making it 62 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Wright State University?

Wright State University has a student body of approximately 10,936 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 5:1.

What is Wright State University's research output?

Wright State University has produced 33,307 research publications with 1,364,768 total citations and an h-index of 368, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Wright State University's endowment?

Wright State University has an endowment of approximately $105.7M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.