Wright State University is located in Fairborn, Ohio , just outside Dayton in the southwestern part of the state in the United States.

Quick Scoop

  • Main campus: Fairborn, Ohio, about 8 miles (roughly 15 minutes) northeast of downtown Dayton.
  • Street address area often listed as: 3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, OH 45435 (used for mailing and maps, even though the campus sits in Fairborn).
  • Type of school: Public research university serving more than 11,000 students across all campuses.
  • Campus size: About 557 acres with academic buildings, residence halls, and athletic facilities.

Extra Note: Lake Campus

  • Wright State also has Lake Campus on Grand Lake St. Marys in Celina, Ohio.
  • Lake Campus is a smaller branch, but the primary answer to “where is Wright State University” usually refers to the Fairborn/Dayton main campus.

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