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About Wittenberg University

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Wittenberg University is a private liberal arts college in Springfield, OH, known for its lutheran affiliated, small class sizes, and high acceptance rate. With an acceptance rate of 94%, Wittenberg is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 405 students each year. Wittenberg is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 1066–1240, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Wittenberg offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $32,836 per year; the sticker price of $56,534 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Wittenberg University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

94%
Overall Accept Rate
3.50
Typical Admitted GPA
1153
Median Admitted SAT
GPATypical admitted range: 3.00 – 3.75 unweighted

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SATSubmitted score range: 1066 – 1240 (test optional)

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ACTScore range: 20 – 26

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Wittenberg University

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Essay Strategy
Wittenberg rates essays as moderately important, so use your personal statement to show genuine curiosity and intellectual engagement rather than just listing achievements. Admissions readers at small liberal arts schools like Wittenberg are reading for authentic voice, so write like yourself and connect your interests to the kind of close faculty relationships the school is known for.
Essay Strategy
If you visit campus in Springfield or interact with a Wittenberg admissions counselor at a college fair, mention that experience specifically in your Why Wittenberg supplement. Demonstrated interest has some weight here and noting a specific conversation or moment on campus makes your interest feel real rather than generic.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Wittenberg University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$57k/yr$17.6k
30k-48k~$57k/yr$16.3k
48k-75k~$57k/yr$17.2k
75k-110k~$57k/yr$19.2k
110k+~$57k/yr$25.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

54%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$42k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,267
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

70%White
13%Black / African American
6%Hispanic
5%Unknown / Unreported
4%Two or More Races
1%Asian
1%International
0%American Indian / AK Native
Gender52% Men · 48% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status99% Citizens and Immigrants · 1% International
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