Wittenberg University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2637 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #737 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #675 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #27 of 90 | In Ohio |
| #539 of 2,294 | For Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB-GYN) |
| Top50% | For 13 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 1,258
- Graduates
- 41
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.wittenberg.edu
Wittenberg University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Wittenberg University has an acceptance rate of 94% and is among the 31% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 94% | 94% |
| Applicants | 2,998 | 1,309 | 1,689 |
| Admissions | 2,816 | 1,224 | 1,592 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 405 | 207 | 198 |
32 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
14 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
33 or 8%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1050
or below
75% of them
had 1370
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Wittenberg University are 1050-1370 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
136 or 34%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Wittenberg University are 21-28 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 957 (74%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 124 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 78 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 72 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 43 (3%) |
| Asian | 16 (1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 6 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Wittenberg University is $22,912 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $17,264 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,530 |
| $48-75K | $19,614 |
| $75-110K | $23,028 |
| $110K+ | $26,217 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $42,260 | $8,027 |
| Tuition in-state | $42,260 | $8,027 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $42,260 | $8,027 |
| Fee in-district | $846 | |
| Fee in-state | $846 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $846 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,630 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,280 |
| Room charge | $5,760 |
| Meal charge | $5,520 |
Wittenberg University majors
Wittenberg University has granted 316 bachelor's degrees across 37 programs and 26 master's across 3 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Wittenberg University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 34 | 2 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 24 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 22 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 21 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 15 | 6 |
| Business & Commerce, General | 19 | |
| Management Science | 18 | |
| Psychology, General | 18 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 17 | |
| Communication, General | 15 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 14 | |
| Sociology, General | 12 | |
| Environmental Science | 10 | |
| Finance, General | 10 | |
| Mathematics, General | 9 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | |
| Music, General | 7 | |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 6 | |
| Accounting | 5 | |
| Education, Other | 5 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | |
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |
| Computer Science | 4 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 | |
| History, General | 4 | |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 4 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 3 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 3 | |
| Physics, General | 3 | |
| Economics, General | 2 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 1 | |
| East Asian Studies | 1 | |
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |
| German Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 316 | 26 |
Wittenberg University has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 46% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 53% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Wittenberg University has published 2,405 scientific papers with 21,938 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Biology, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Political Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, and Physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 33 | 72 |
| 1992 | 20 | 141 |
| 1993 | 24 | 103 |
| 1994 | 43 | 93 |
| 1995 | 34 | 154 |
| 1996 | 23 | 159 |
| 1997 | 51 | 177 |
| 1998 | 21 | 222 |
| 1999 | 32 | 161 |
| 2000 | 73 | 215 |
| 2001 | 85 | 227 |
| 2002 | 74 | 332 |
| 2003 | 57 | 389 |
| 2004 | 49 | 426 |
| 2005 | 55 | 509 |
| 2006 | 62 | 555 |
| 2007 | 66 | 574 |
| 2008 | 77 | 595 |
| 2009 | 64 | 684 |
| 2010 | 69 | 730 |
| 2011 | 61 | 758 |
| 2012 | 106 | 807 |
| 2013 | 83 | 872 |
| 2014 | 57 | 895 |
| 2015 | 72 | 916 |
| 2016 | 63 | 963 |
| 2017 | 49 | 866 |
| 2018 | 57 | 1049 |
| 2019 | 56 | 1056 |
| 2020 | 75 | 1311 |
| 2021 | 58 | 1146 |
| 2022 | 31 | 1243 |
| 2023 | 35 | 1219 |
Wittenberg University alumni
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James Rebhorn
- Occupations
- film actorstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
James Robert Rebhorn was an American character actor who appeared in over 100 films, television series, and plays. At the time of his death, he had recurring roles in the series White Collar and Homeland. He also appeared in films including Scent of a Woman, The Game, Carlito's Way, Independence Day, My Cousin Vinny, and Meet the Parents.
-
Sherwood Anderson
- Occupations
- writer
- Biography
-
Sherwood Anderson was an American novelist and short story writer, known for subjective and self-revealing works. Self-educated, he rose to become a successful copywriter and business owner in Cleveland and Elyria, Ohio. In 1912, Anderson had a nervous breakdown that led him to abandon his business and family to become a writer.
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Lauren Schmidt Hissrich
- Occupations
- television producerscreenwriter
- Biography
-
Lauren Schmidt-Hissrich is an American television producer and screenwriter. She is the series creator of the television series The Witcher.
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John E. McLaughlin
- Enrolled in Wittenberg University
- Studied in 1964
- Occupations
- intelligence officerspy
- Biography
-
John Edward McLaughlin is an American intelligence official who was Deputy Director of Central Intelligence and briefly acting Director of Central Intelligence. He is a Senior Fellow and Distinguished Practitioner-in-Residence at the Philip Merrill Center for Strategic Studies at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) of the Johns Hopkins University.
General info
| Founded | 1845 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Having Light, We Pass It On To Others |
| Colors | red, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Also Summer Session (June - July) |
| Total FTE staff | 322 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | Ward St at N Wittenberg Ave Springfield, Ohio, 45504 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 59,000 |
| Phone | 9373276231 |