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Wittenberg University
Wittenberg University says yes to 72.4% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $54,947 median earnings.
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Wittenberg University sits in Springfield proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. The school maintains its Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Finance and Financial Management Services, where graduates median $95,069 four years out. 34.9% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,215 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 63.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1070 and 1260 — near the OH middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Wittenberg University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Wittenberg University received 2,956 applications and admitted 2,691 (91%), with 383 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1070–1260 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Wittenberg University's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 540 | 600 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 570 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 23 | 27 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Wittenberg University compares
| Wittenberg University | Ohio median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 72.4% | 76.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $45,940 | $29,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $54,947 | $52,356 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Wittenberg University: $54,947 median at year ten, versus $52,356 across Ohio institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $45,940 regardless of where you're from. At Wittenberg University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,215 — Wittenberg University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
52.7% graduate within six years. Roughly 47% don't — ask a Wittenberg University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Wittenberg University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $95,069 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $72,289 |
| Marketing | $69,280 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $65,481 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $62,936 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $56,711 |
| Biology, General | $53,304 |
| Psychology, General | $50,147 |
| Political Science and Government | $46,577 |
| Sociology | $44,809 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $44,325 |
| History | $43,712 |
| English Language and Literature, General | $40,078 |
Median earnings for these 13 Wittenberg University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $54,947 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 26 additional Wittenberg University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Wittenberg University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1070–1260 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 72.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Wittenberg University's acceptance rate?
91% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 2,691 admitted from 2,956 applicants.
How much does Wittenberg University cost?
At Wittenberg University, published tuition is $45,940 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Wittenberg University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Wittenberg University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $54,947 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Ohio
- Walsh University — 70.7% admitted
- Youngstown State University — 84.5% admitted
- Ursuline College — 74.9% admitted
- Tiffin University — 80% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.