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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 does Wittenberg University offer in terms of athletics?

Wittenberg's varsity teams compete as the Tigers in NCAA Division III and the North Coast Athletic Conference. Sports include football, basketball, soccer, swimming and diving, track and field, and volleyball, among others.

Varsity participation involves team selection and an organized competition schedule. Club, intramural, and recreational activities serve different purposes and can offer ways to play without joining a varsity roster; students should check the current offerings for their sport. NCAA Division III institutions do not award athletic scholarships on the basis of athletic ability, although a student-athlete may qualify for other forms of financial aid.

What student groups and Associations are available at Wittenberg University?

Wittenberg offers student-led organizations spanning governance, programming, performing arts, and faith or service interests. Reported examples include Student Senate, Union Board, choirs, and the Weaver Chapel Association.

Student Senate offers a route into campus governance, while Union Board is associated with student programming. Choirs provide a structured performing opportunity; the Weaver Chapel Association reflects the university's religious and service traditions. Wittenberg also reports a student-run newspaper, a student radio station, and a theater group. Because organizations can change leadership or activity from year to year, students should use the current activities directory and campus activity fair to identify groups that are meeting and welcoming members.

Who studies at Wittenberg University?

Wittenberg is a relatively small institution: reported enrollment is about 1,285 students. Its student body is principally undergraduate, and the reported entering first-year class included 381 degree-seeking students.

Ohio residents account for roughly three-quarters of students in the reported geographic figures, while about one-quarter come from other U.S. states. The institution also enrolls transfer students; 85 transfer-in degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates were reported for the measured period. These counts describe particular reporting groups and should not be added together as though they were a single entering class.

The reported age distribution is concentrated among traditional college-age students, though older students are also represented. For an adult or transfer applicant, the more useful follow-up questions may be whether required courses fit a work schedule, how prior credit applies, and which campus services are available outside standard business hours.

How does student life look like at Wittenberg University?

Wittenberg has a largely residential student experience: about 81% of students reportedly live on campus, while about 14% commute. That balance can shape when activities take place and how easily students encounter classmates outside class, although it does not mean every student participates in the same way.

Students can find social and academic connections through campus programming, performances, athletics, service, and informal use of shared spaces. The university reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling, resources worth locating during orientation rather than only when a problem arises. Commuters and students with jobs may especially benefit from checking event times and how to access support between classes.

What libraries are available to students at Wittenberg University?

Thomas Library is Wittenberg's main library and a central resource for studying and research. Reported library services include access to academic materials and study space; students should check current library guidance for research assistance, electronic resources, borrowing, and interlibrary loan.

Library access matters beyond a building's book collection. Subject databases and online journals can support coursework when students are off campus, while librarians can help narrow a research question or identify reliable sources. Students who rely on late-night study space should check posted hours: the reported library information does not indicate a study area routinely open 24 hours a day.

Wittenberg University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

1285

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

248

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Total staff

69 full time, 29 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Wittenberg University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 1,227
Graduate: 58

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 1,226
Part-time: 59

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 73
Men: 175

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 62
Black or African American: 164
White: 621
American Indian or Alaska Native: 3
Asian: 17
Two or more races: 42
Unknown: 85

Freshly enrolled students' age

Under 25 years
Over 25 years

Wittenberg University Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

MenMen–

Basketball

BothBoth–

Bowling

–Both–

Cheerleading

–Both–

Crew

Both––

Cross-country running

BothBoth–

Field hockey

WomenWomen–

Football

MenMen–

Golf

BothBoth–

Ice hockey

–Both–

Lacrosse

BothBoth–

Rugby

Both––

Sailing

–Both–

Soccer

BothBoth–

Softball

WomenWomen–

Swimming and diving

BothBoth–

Tennis

BothBoth–

Track and field

BothBoth–

Volleyball

BothBoth–

Water polo

WomenWomen–

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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