Wright State renewed its accreditation for another 10 years after showing improvement in student outcomes, learning and financial growth since its past 2016 renewal. This brings continued opportunities for students.
In a letter written to WSU President Sue Edwards, by the Institutional Actions Council (IAC) for the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) on Aug. 7, the council highlighted its decision to renew WSU’s accreditation for another ten years.
This decision comes after a campus evaluation visit on April 20, as well as several meetings with campus leaders.
According to the HLC, WSU’s renewal is due to its successful academic outcomes of students attending as well as the university's financial rating.
“WSU offers a comprehensive number and type of services suited to the needs of its student population. The high number of nontraditional and commuter students are served by the Transfer and Nontraditional Student Center. The decades-old tradition of excellent service for students with disabilities is met by the Office of Disability Services. The Veteran and Military Center was opened in 2013 to meet the needs of student veterans. Prospective first generation and low-income students are served by Upward Bound programs, and support ranging from FAFSA assistance in the home to scholarship support are provided," the full report given from the school read.
Both of these qualities were highlighted as big focuses for the university in its June Board of Trustees meeting. According to the fiscal presentation given by the financial operations team, more than 70% of the university’s budget goes to academic improvements for students.
“We talked with the board that approved us on enterprise for $360 million for the organization and as you take a look at how we spend our money. Our product is providing education,” financial operations spokesperson Greg said. “$270 million of that $360 million is directly spent in delivering academic programs that we have here.”
According to the aforementioned letter, WSU’s most recent accreditation will expire in 2036.
“AC continued and reaffirmed the accreditation of [WSU] with the next Reaffirmation of Accreditation in 2035-36. In conjunction with this action, IAC required the following interim monitoring,” the letter said.
WSU has been continually accredited as a university since 1968 by the HLC and is due to give an interim report in 2028 on student success.
