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Wittenberg University

Wittenberg

Springfield, Ohio 45504

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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.

Established
1845
Motto
"Having Light, We Pass It On to Others"
Mascot
Ezry the Tiger
Type
Private liberal arts college
Division
Division III

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91%Acceptance
1153SAT Avg
1,269Students
12:1Student:Faculty
54%Grad Rate
$54,947Earnings 10yr
$19,470Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1153

Reading & WritingMid: 570
540640
MathMid: 550
530620

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23
2027

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$44,602
Room & Board$11,562
Books & Supplies$1,600
Total Cost of Attendance$56,353
Average Net Price$19,470
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,347
$30–48K$14,344
$48–75K$17,504
$75–110K$22,410
$110K+$24,825

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

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

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (47)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

74%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
1,269
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
24%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 73%
Black 11%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate53.8%
Freshman Retention73.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,437
10 Years$54,947

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

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Varsity Sports

Varsity sportGolfVolleyballVolleyball programWater polo

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

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

96Average

Estimated from OH state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Columbuspop. 900K
43 mi(75 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
125 mi(217 min)
Clevelandpop. 370K
155 mi(269 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CMH Columbus49 mi
CVG Cincinnati76 mi
IND Indianapolis132 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA684 mi · ~19h 46m drive
New York, NY519 mi · ~15h drive
Hartford, CT595 mi · ~17h 11m drive
Providence, RI660 mi · ~19h 4m drive
Albany, NY555 mi · ~16h 2m drive
Syracuse, NY451 mi · ~13h 2m drive
Rochester, NY390 mi · ~11h 16m drive
Buffalo, NY327 mi · ~9h 27m drive
Philadelphia, PA458 mi · ~13h 14m drive
Pittsburgh, PA205 mi · ~5h 55m drive
Harrisburg, PA367 mi · ~10h 36m drive
Newark, NJ511 mi · ~14h 46m drive
Washington, DC369 mi · ~10h 40m drive
Baltimore, MD386 mi · ~11h 9m drive
Atlanta, GA429 mi · ~12h 24m drive
Charlotte, NC364 mi · ~10h 31m drive
Raleigh, NC403 mi · ~11h 39m drive
Miami, FL1001 mi · ~28h 55m drive
Orlando, FL799 mi · ~23h 5m drive
Tampa, FL832 mi · ~24h 2m drive
Nashville, TN306 mi · ~8h 50m drive
New Orleans, LA775 mi · ~22h 23m drive
Richmond, VA381 mi · ~11h drive
Chicago, IL240 mi · ~6h 56m drive
Detroit, MI170 mi · ~4h 55m drive
Minneapolis, MN594 mi · ~17h 10m drive
St. Louis, MO353 mi · ~10h 12m drive
Kansas City, MO576 mi · ~16h 38m drive
Indianapolis, IN125 mi · ~3h 37m drive
Columbus, OH43 mi · ~1h 15m drive
Cleveland, OH155 mi · ~4h 29m drive
Milwaukee, WI301 mi · ~8h 42m drive
Dallas, TX874 mi · ~25h 15m drive
Houston, TX959 mi · ~27h 42m drive
Austin, TX1030 mi · ~29h 45m drive
San Antonio, TX1103 mi · ~31h 52m drive
Los Angeles, CA1930 mi · ~55h 45m drive
San Francisco, CA2066 mi · ~59h 41m drive
San Diego, CA1910 mi · ~55h 11m drive
Seattle, WA1971 mi · ~56h 56m drive
Portland, OR1990 mi · ~57h 29m drive
Denver, CO1121 mi · ~32h 23m drive
Phoenix, AZ1621 mi · ~46h 50m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1473 mi · ~42h 33m drive
Honolulu, HI4460 mi · ~128h 51m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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