Wright State University–Lake Campus is a branch campus of

Wright State University Wright State University is a public research university in Fairborn, Ohio, United States. Originally opened in 1964 as a branch campus of Miami University and Ohio State University, it became an independent institution in 1967 and was named in ...

located in Jefferson Township, between Celina, and St. Marys, Ohio. The campus sits on the northern shore of Grand Lake St. Marys at 7600 Lake Campus Drive. Founded in 1962 by the Western Ohio Educational Foundation, an organization created to support higher education in the

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and Auglaize counties of

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, the school was affiliated with

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before it became a branch campus of Wright State University in 1969. Dayton Daily News: Wright State president: School could learn from branch campus success"
/ref> Located near Dayton, Wright State is part of the University System of Ohio.

Academics

The WSU-Lake Campus offers general education courses and certificate programs, associate degrees, bachelor's degrees and a Master of Business Administration degree. The school participates in the Ohio Transfer Module, which allows for the transfer of credits among Ohio's public colleges and universities.Ohio Transfer Module
Ohio's Articulation and Transfer Policy. In addition, nine degrees are offered jointly by the WSU-Lake Campus and the main campus of Wright State University in Fairborn, Ohio.

Facilities

* Dwyer Hall: At the center of campus, Dwyer Hall houses classrooms, computer labs, science labs, a cafeteria, a bookstore, student services staff, and faculty and administration offices. * Andrews Hall: The library is located in Andrews Hall along with the student success center, computer labs, science labs, and a nursing simulation lab.
/ref> * Agriculture Education and Water Quality Center: Completed in 2018, the building houses a multipurpose classroom, an agriculture lab, and a water quality lab.Celina Daily Standard: WSU unveils new ag, water quality center
/ref>Sydney Daily News: Agriculture and Water Quality Center opens February 2018
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/ref> * Trenary Hall: Renovated in 2015, Trenary Hall houses labs and classrooms for engineering academic programs and the Business Enterprise Center.

Campus Housing

Campus housing consists of three apartment houses on the west end of campus with a capacity of 96 residents. Knapke Villa, East Villa, and West Villa contain townhouse-style apartments on the shores of Grand Lake St. Marys.Dayton Daily News: Student housing coming to WSU Lake Campus
/ref>Celina Daily Standard: Lake Campus plans for more housing
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Rankings

* Affordable Schools ranked the WSU-Lake Campus third on its list of the "20 Best Affordable Schools in Ohio for Bachelor’s Degree 2020.""20 Best Affordable Schools in Ohio for Bachelor’s Degree 2020"
/ref> * Universities.com ranked WSU-Lake Campus ninth among the "Best Engineering Technology Colleges in Ohio for 2021.""Best Engineering Technology Colleges in Ohio for 2021"
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Prepler.com
ranked the WSU-Lake Campus 12th on its list of the "2021 Best Public Colleges in Ohio.""2021 Best Public Colleges in Ohio"
/ref> * EdSmart.org ranked the WSU-Lake Campus RN-BSN Completion Program 14th on its list of the "30 Most Affordable Online RN to BSN Programs.""30 Most Affordable Online RN to BSN Programs"
/ref> * Great Value Colleges ranked WSU-Lake Campus 18th on its list of the "100 Most Affordable Small Colleges East of the Mississippi.""100 Most Affordable Small Colleges East of the Mississippi"
/ref> * CollegeCalc ranked the WSU-Lake Campus 19th on its list of "The Cheapest Colleges in Ohio by In State Tuition for 2021.""The Cheapest Colleges in Ohio by In State Tuition for 2021"
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Athletics

The Wright State–Lake (WSULC) athletic teams are called the Lakers. The university is a member of the

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(USCAA). WSULC competes in three intercollegiate varsity sports: Men's sports include baseball and basketball; while women's sports include cross country and volleyball. USCAA - National Champions: 2024 - Kaylie Dameron - Women's Cross Country

References

External links

* Official website
lake.wright.edu
* Official athletics website
www.wsulclakers.com
* University System of Ohio WSU Lake Campus pag
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* Western Ohio Educational Foundatio
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* Community College Revie
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