Wittenberg University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Wittenberg University is a private research university in Springfield, Ohio, enrolling about 1,215 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 72.35% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $54,947 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $45,940
- 2024 Average Net Price: $18,649 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 72.35% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,215 99.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 52.69%
- Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
- First-Generation Students: 23.6%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 14.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 75.4%
- Average SAT Score: 1179
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,273
- Applicants (IPEDS): 2,956
- Room & Board: $12,022 annual estimate
Wittenberg University: what the data shows
Common questions about Wittenberg University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Wittenberg University?
Wittenberg University is located in Springfield, OH (ZIP 45504).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Wittenberg University public or private?
Wittenberg University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Wittenberg University cost?
Published tuition: $45,940.
Average net price after aid: $18,649.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $17,609 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,328 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,197 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $19,178 |
| $110,001+ | $25,058 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $183,760.
How hard is it to get into Wittenberg University?
Admission rate: 72.35%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1179 and midpoint ACT 23.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Wittenberg University?
Total enrollment: 1,215 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,273 students.
Graduate enrollment: 58 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Wittenberg University?
150%-time completion rate: 52.69%.
First-year retention: 63.4%.
What do graduates of Wittenberg University earn?
Median earnings: $42,437 six years after entry; $54,947 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
34.86% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Wittenberg University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business/Commerce, General (27 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (24 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (23 completions)
- Sociology, General (21 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (20 completions)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (20 completions)
- Psychology, General (20 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (17 completions)
- Computer Science (14 completions)
- Environmental Science (12 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Wittenberg University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 72.35%; completion rate 52.69%; median earnings $54,947 at 10 years; net price $18,649. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$45,940
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Wittenberg University was $45,940.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$18,649
2024 Value
In 2024 Wittenberg University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,649.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$74,596 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$18,649 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$183,760 4-Year Tuition
$12,022 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,250 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$59,212 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$236,848 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Wittenberg University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
34.86% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
85.40% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Wittenberg University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Wittenberg University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $38,030 | $38,030 | $26,616 |
| 2014 | $38,030 | $38,030 | $23,944 |
| 2015 | $38,090 | $38,090 | $24,243 |
| 2016 | $38,090 | $38,090 | $23,777 |
| 2017 | $38,730 | $38,730 | $24,263 |
| 2018 | $39,500 | $39,500 | $23,431 |
| 2019 | $40,280 | $40,280 | $22,886 |
| 2020 | $41,476 | $41,476 | $21,508 |
| 2021 | $42,288 | $42,288 | $21,795 |
| 2022 | $43,106 | $43,106 | $22,729 |
| 2023 | $44,602 | $44,602 | $19,470 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
72.35% Acceptance Rate
2,956 Total Applicants
2,691 Students Admitted
383 First-Time Students Enrolled
14.23% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1179
ACT Average: 23
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Wittenberg University reported total enrollment of about 1,215 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (70.0%), Black or African American (12.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (5.9%). About 34.86% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 23.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
99.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Wittenberg University in 2024 is 1,215 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,273 students. Graduate enrollment is about 58 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 70.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
47.93% 100% Completion Time
52.69% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 47.93% of students graduating from Wittenberg University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business/Commerce, General: 85% male / 15% female
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 71% male / 29% female
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 35% male / 65% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Wittenberg University.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$54,947 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
49.14% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
636.59% Return on Investment
4.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Wittenberg University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 37 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business/Commerce, General: 27 completions
2. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 24 completions
3. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 23 completions
4. Sociology, General: 21 completions
5. Elementary Education and Teaching: 20 completions
6. Exercise Science and Kinesiology: 20 completions
7. Psychology, General: 20 completions
8. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 17 completions
9. Computer Science: 14 completions
Most popular programs at Wittenberg University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Wittenberg University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Wittenberg University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 75.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,827
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,725
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Wittenberg University is a private non-profit institution located in Springfield, OH, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business/Commerce, General, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Biology/Biological Sciences, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,215 students. Student body composition includes White (70.0%), Black or African American (12.8%), Hispanic or Latino (5.9%). The admission rate is 72.35%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1179. The 150%-time completion rate is 52.69%. Approximately 34.86% of students receive Pell Grants. About 23.6% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Location
Springfield, OH 45504
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Wittenberg University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Wittenberg University located?
Wittenberg University is located in Springfield, OH.
What is Wittenberg University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Wittenberg University is 72.4% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,956 applicants and 2,691 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Wittenberg University cost?
Reported tuition is $45,940 and average net price is $18,649 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,022 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Wittenberg University?
Wittenberg University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,273 students, White (70.0%), Black or African American (12.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Wittenberg University?
About 23.6% of students at Wittenberg University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Wittenberg University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Wittenberg University reports midpoint SAT about 1179 and midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of Wittenberg University earn?
Median earnings are $42,437 six years after entry and $54,947 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Wittenberg University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 52.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Wittenberg University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is Wittenberg University public or private?
Wittenberg University is a private nonprofit institution located in Springfield, OH.
Is Wittenberg University an HBCU?
No. Wittenberg University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Wittenberg University a tribal college?
No. Wittenberg University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Ohio college costs
- Ohio colleges by ROI
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Ohio
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.