Wittenberg University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Springfield, OH
5.0 1 review

#13 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,285

Location Springfield, Ohio
Website wittenberg.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City
Religious Affiliation Lutheran Church in America

Best Colleges Rank

#413

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Wittenberg University, a private Lutheran liberal arts institution established in 1845, is located in Springfield, Ohio, approximately 45 miles west of Columbus. The 114-acre campus features a mix of historic Gothic and contemporary architecture, including the distinctive Recitation Hall, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. While maintaining its Lutheran heritage, Wittenberg operates as a liberal arts college offering undergraduate programs with notable strengths in business, education, and natural sciences, along with a Master's program in education. The university maintains a residential campus community where most students live in traditional dormitories or campus-owned housing throughout their academic career. As an NCAA Division III institution, Wittenberg competes in the North Coast Athletic Conference, with its football program holding multiple conference championships.

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Ratings

Wittenberg University is rated within the top 41% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

8 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 980/1275
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 21/28
GPA 3.6

Acceptance Rate

72.3%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 11.6%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$45,940

Costs for Wittenberg University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$45,940
Books and Supplies		$1,250
Other Fees		$974
Room and Board		$12,022
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,600
Total One Year Cost		$61,786

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

71% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Wittenberg University are Business, Biology, and Social Sciences. 14% of students major in Business, 14% in Biology, and 13% in Social Sciences.