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Wittenberg University

#295 in US ranking Springfield, OH
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Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$59,692
Tuition & fees
$47,064
Avg. aid
$37,282
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
72%
SAT range
980–1275
ACT range
21–28

Outcomes

Graduation rate
53%
Median salary
$41,358
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Wittenberg University?

Wittenberg's reported four-year graduation rate is 48%, while its six-year rate is 53%. These measures track a defined cohort of first-time, full-time students seeking a bachelor's degree; they do not describe every transfer, part-time, or returning student.

The gap between the two rates shows that some students complete after the fourth year. The reported first-year retention rate is 63%, meaning that roughly that share of the measured first-time cohort returned for a second year. These figures are useful for planning, but they do not explain why individual students leave, transfer, or take longer. Applicants can use a degree plan and a program-specific course schedule to test whether their intended path is feasible in four years.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Wittenberg University?

Federal College Scorecard program figures offer a limited view of earnings about one year after completion for former students in particular fields. Reported Wittenberg figures include approximately $47,065 for business/commerce, $32,835 for political science and government, and $31,073 for communication and media studies.

These are program-level observations, not starting-salary offers or predictions for future graduates. They can reflect differences in occupation, location, further study, and the students included in each calculation. A one-year measure also cannot capture later career changes or the full value of a degree.

For career planning, Wittenberg reports individual and group career counseling, résumé and interview preparation, a job bank, employer recruiting, career fairs, and alumni networking opportunities. Those services are available pathways to support, not evidence that every student receives a job offer. An internship is not required of every undergraduate, although an individual major may have experiential requirements.

Wittenberg University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
53%
4-year graduation
48%
6-year graduation
53%

Wittenberg University Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
63%
Employed 1 year after graduation
97%

Wittenberg University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$41,358
4 years after graduation
$54,622
5 years after graduation
$58,396
7 years after graduation
$70,746
10 years after starting college
$60,660

Alumni Salary for Wittenberg University Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Biology, General

$21,661

Business/Commerce, General

$47,065

Communication and Media Studies

$31,073

Political Science and Government

$32,835

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

$32,116

Wittenberg University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

104555

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

142135

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

211031

Social Sciences

131629

Education

15419

Psychology

13619

Health Professions and Related Programs

16117

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

4913

Natural Resources and Conservation

6612

Visual and Performing Arts

10212

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

527

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology

246

Education

202

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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