Wittenberg University
Wittenberg
Springfield, Ohio 45504
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
Known for business — close-knit campus
Wittenberg University is a private institution in Springfield with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1153, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.
54% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,947 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,470.
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SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1153
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
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Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
41.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
2.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$23,252
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
9
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
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Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
74%
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Ezra Keller was the principal founder and first president of the college.
- •The first class originally consisted of eight students at the beginning of the academic year, but grew to seventy-one by the end.
- •In 1874, women were admitted to the college, and, the following year, the first black students were admitted.
- •The college attained university status in 1957 and was renamed accordingly.
- •In 1993, the university and its namesake city Wittenberg entered into an official partnership.
Source: Wikipedia
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