Excerpt from the Dayton Daily News
Wright State University again saw overall enrollment increase this fall, with 12,157 students enrolled in the university.
That’s a 2% increase from last fall and a 12% increase since 2022, the university said in a press release.
“Another year of enrollment growth reflects the commitment of our faculty and staff to provide students with an education that is accessible and focused on their success,” said Wright State University President Sue Edwards. “We’re encouraged that more students continue to choose Wright State. This trend reflects the value students see in a Wright State education and gives us confidence in our region’s future.”
Part of that increase came from first-time students, a key metric in college enrollment as it shows how many students enroll in a new degree intending to complete it.
First-time enrollment at the Dayton campus increased 1.6% to 1,736 students, according to the university. Wright State’s Lake Campus in Mercer County saw a 4.8% increase in first-time students.
The university has focused on recruiting students with Pell Grants and other first-generation, lower-income students. Almost half — 44.5% — of the first-time cohort at Wright State are Pell Grant recipients, the university said in a statement.
