Wittenberg University
Springfield, OH
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,256
Graduate Enrollment: 40
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 92.27%
Male/Female: 48% / 52% (2017)
First generation college students: 23.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 78.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 64.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 50.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 39.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 77.6%
Black: 8.8%
Hispanic: 4.7%
Asian: 0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 5.3%
Non-resident alien: 0.5%
Unknown race: 2.2%
Black: 8.8%
Hispanic: 4.7%
Asian: 0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 5.3%
Non-resident alien: 0.5%
Unknown race: 2.2%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $54,249
In-State tuition: $42,288Out-of-State tuition: $42,288
Estimated books and supplies: $1,600 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,046 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,600 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,046 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,600 (2022)
Average Family Income: $85,938 (2017)
Median Family Income: $69,012 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 28.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 82.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $16,478 |
| $30k-48k | $18,744 |
| $48k-75k | $21,228 |
| $75k-110k | $22,001 |
| $110k+ | $24,944 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 57%6-year graduation rate: 64%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 100.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $10,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $23,664 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $24,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 79.9% (2015) |
| @3 year | 83.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 90.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 56.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 58.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $40,461 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $45,229 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Area Studies. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 25 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 23 | $27,000 | $286 | $40,876 ($3,406) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, Other. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 20 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 39 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 44 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 23 | $42,908 ($3,576) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Dance. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 22 | $69,233 ($5,769) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 21 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 28 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 14 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $68,283Full time faculty: 69%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $116,489,449 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $125,602,173 (2022)