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Wittenberg University

Wittenberg University

Springfield, OH · City · 1,215 students
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$18,649
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
53%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
69% typical
$54,947
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$58,391 typical
72%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
64% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Wittenberg University, a private liberal arts institution in Springfield, Ohio, is best known for its supportive, student-centered academic environment and strong preparation in pre-medicine, biology, business, and education. Guided by its historic motto, "Having light we pass it on to others," the university fosters a close-knit, service-minded campus culture where undergraduate research and mentorship are central to the student experience. Campus life is vibrant and spirited, driven by high student involvement in leadership, active campus organizations, and a competitive NCAA Division III athletics program. A defining characteristic of a Wittenberg education is its general education requirement for community service, ensuring every student completes hands-on civic engagement before graduation.

Wikipedia:Wittenberg University is a private liberal arts college in Springfield, Ohio, United States. It had 1,326 full-time students drawn from 33 states and 9 foreign countries in 2022. Wittenberg University is associated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Although the college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, it was placed on probation in November 2025 for not meeting HLC criteria related to financial management.

Location
Springfield, OH, 45504 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
CMH · Columbus
49 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$45,940
Housing & food (on campus)$12,022
Books & supplies$1,250
Cost of attendance$60,798
Average net price$18,649
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$45,940
Housing & food (on campus)$12,022
Books & supplies$1,250
Cost of attendance$60,798
Average net price$18,649
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.wittenberg.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Wittenberg University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$47,000
Fees$998
Housing$6,300
Food$6,500
Books & supplies$1,200
Personal expenses$2,250
Transportation$1,000
Total published by the school$60,798
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$17,609
$30–48k
$16,328
$48–75k
$17,197
$75–110k
$19,178
$110k+
$25,058
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
53%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
48%
Back for yr 2
63%
Transferred
30%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
61% graduated · 28% transferred · 11% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$42,437
10 yrs after entry$54,947
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$7.5k–$27k
90th percentile$35,750
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
72%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1179
R 500–650 · M 480–625
ACT midpoint
23
Comp 21–28 · E 20–27 · M 19–26
SAT middle 50%: 980–1275
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Student Body
Gender
Men 52%Women 48%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
35%
First-gen
24%
Family income
$69,012
Independent
6%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
70%
Hispanic
6%
Black
13%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
Unknown
5%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$42,437
After 10 yrs
$54,947
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness31
Biology, General25
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods24
Psychology, General22
Business/Commerce, General17
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing16
Finance and Financial Management Services16
Communication and Media Studies13
Marketing13
History13
Sociology11
Computer Science8
Accounting and Related Services8
Natural Resources Conservation and Research7
Economics7
Fine and Studio Arts7
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$97M
Full-time faculty
75%
Faculty salary
$7,827/mo
Teaching spend
$13,725
per student
Federal loans
85%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — arts & sciences
Undergraduate profile
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