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Wittenberg University

Springfield, OH

Wittenberg University, founded in 1845, is a ELCA-affiliated, liberal arts university. Its 114-acre campus is located in Springfield, 25 miles northeast of Dayton, and 40 miles from Columbus.

Wittenberg University

Springfield, OH

Tuition & Fees

$41,476

$41,476

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
7%
600-699
24%
500-599
48%
400-499
20%
300-399
1%
700-800
4%
600-699
18%
500-599
65%
400-499
12%
300-399
1%
700-800
4%
600-699
16%
500-599
51%
400-499
16%
300-399
13%
composite english math
30-36
13%
24-29
24%
18-23
43%
12-17
18%
6-11
2%
30-36
5%
24-29
43%
18-23
34%
12-17
18%
30-36
7%
24-29
34%
18-23
46%
12-17
13%
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undergraduateRatios

45%

male

55%

female

1

teacher

11

students

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Not Selective

91%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,184
Declined + 208
Total Received 2,392
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Private (nonprofit)

1,577

undergraduate students

42

graduate students

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Men's Division III Basketball Champions and Runners-Up
Men's Division III Basketball Champions and Runners-Up
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Education
  3. Business
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Codes

SAT 1922
ACT 3364

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School Facts

Wittenberg University, founded in 1845, is a ELCA-affiliated, liberal arts university. Its 114-acre campus is located in Springfield, 25 miles northeast of Dayton, and 40 miles from Columbus.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 1,619
Established in 1845
Coeducational Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Lutheran
Accredited by •  CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation)
•  CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
•  HLC Higher Learning Commission
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)

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Springfield, OH

114-acre campus in Springfield (population: 59,208), 25 miles from Dayton. Served by bus; major airport serves Dayton and Columbus (40 miles). School operates transportation to airport on certain occasions. Public transportation serves campus.

Wittenberg University
200 West Ward Street
Springfield, OH 45501

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
88%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
93%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Greek Life

 
6 fraternities 27% of male students
 
6 sororities 29% of female students
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
14%
Top 1/4
39%
Top 1/2
76%
Bottom 1/2
24%
Bottom 1/4
6%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
7%
600-699
24%
500-599
48%
400-499
20%
300-399
1%
700-800
4%
600-699
18%
500-599
65%
400-499
12%
300-399
1%
700-800
4%
600-699
16%
500-599
51%
400-499
16%
300-399
13%
composite english math
30-36
13%
24-29
24%
18-23
43%
12-17
18%
6-11
2%
30-36
5%
24-29
43%
18-23
34%
12-17
18%
30-36
7%
24-29
34%
18-23
46%
12-17
13%

Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline December 1 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program yes
Early decision program application deadline November 15
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline December 1
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Considered if submitted

Not Selective

91%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,184
Declined + 208
Total Received 2,392

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Class rank
Secondary school record

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Volunteer Work

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Standardized test scores
Work Experience

Not Considered

Geographical residence
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Carola Thorson
Vice Present Enrollment Management
P: 800 677-7558, extension 6314
F: 937 327-6379
admission@wittenberg.edu

Financial Aid

82%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$34,552.00

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $40,630
Room $5,530
Board $5,300
Additional fees $846
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $53,306
Average Financial Aid - $34,552
Total with Avg. Aid $18,754

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,368,279
State $850,152
Institutional $5,814,321
Other external
Total $9,032,752

Non-need-based

Federal
State $23,793
Institutional $30,779,062
Other external $577,122
Total $31,379,977

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Financial Aid Deadline

Other
March 15

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

State aid form

Noncustodial (Divorced/Separated) Parent's Statement

Other

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 677-7558
F: 937 327-6379
fina_mail@wittenberg.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Amy Barnhart
Financial Aid Director
barnharta1@wittenberg.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
field hockey
football
golf
lacrosse
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

basketball, cheerleading, crew, football, ice hockey, rugby, sailing, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

basketball, cheerleading, crew, football, ice hockey, rugby, sailing, volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

football, soccer, volleyball, yoga, Zumba

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Athletic Directors

Gary Williams (men's)
Director Of Athletics & Recreation
email

Kelley Hubbell (women's)
Head Field Hockey Coach & Swa
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
North Coast Athletic Conference, Midwest Collegiate Volleyball League
Mascot
Ezry the Tiger
School colors
red and white

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Analytics
Art/Art History
Art/Art Studio
Athletic Coaching
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Biology
Chemistry
Communications
Computer Science
Dance
Data Science
Early Childhood Education
Earth Sciences
East Asian Studies
Economics
Education
Educational Studies
English
Entrepreneurship
Environmental Science
Exercise Science
Finance
Financial Economics
French
Geology
German
History
Information Systems
Interdepartmental Major
International Relations
Justice
Law
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Middle Childhood Education
Music
Music Education
Nursing
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Policy
Religion
Russian/Central Eurasian Program
Self-Designed Major
Sociology
Spanish
Sports Management
Theatre/Dance
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Biology
  2. Education
  3. Business

Programs Offered

  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,619

total students

77%

in-state

23%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

97%

1,577
students

Female
55%
863

Male
45%
714

3%

42
students

Female
50%
21

Male
50%
21

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

95%

1,504
students

Female
55%
816

Male
45%
688

5%

73
students

Female
65%
47

Male
35%
26

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Student Break-down

1%
Nonresident aliens
9%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
75%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

82%

Transfer applicants accepted

47%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Recommended of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Recommended of All
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

94

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

80%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 8
Countries most often represented Australia
Canada
Japan
Liberia
Vietnam
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants Host family program
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Joann Bennett
Director of International Education
937 327-6185
jbennett@wittenberg.edu

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