# Ohio university enrollment trends

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ohio-university-enrollment-trends
> Updated: 2026-09-22T15:27:48.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Ohio universities, including Wright State University and Ohio State University Mansfield, are reporting significant enrollment growth. 

Wright State University reached a total of 12,157 students, marking a 12% increase since 2022 and a 2% increase from the previous year. The university noted a 43.5% increase in first-time students since 2021, with nearly half of that cohort being Pell Grant recipients. 

Ohio State University Mansfield has achieved four consecutive years of growth. The campus reported a 16% increase in first-year students compared to last year. This growth is attributed to initiatives such as the Regional Campus Commitment, which offers free tuition to eligible students from households with an adjusted gross income under $100,000.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: Ohio universities report significant enrollment growth

Wright State University and Ohio State University Mansfield report rising enrollment trends, driven by academic popularity and tuition assistance programs in Ohio.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ohio-universities-report-significant-enrollment-growth

### 2026-09-14: Youngstown State University reports enrollment growth and athletic updates

Youngstown State University reports three years of enrollment growth while its athletic programs see mixed results in football and volleyball.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/youngstown-state-university-reports-enrollment-growth-and-athletic-updates

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