Wittenberg University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Below AverageQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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Wittenberg University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,300 students enrolled. This college was originated in 1845 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Springfield, Ohio.

Wittenberg University is affiliated with Lutheran Church in America.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree and master's degree are available at Wittenberg University.

Majors
Offered
44
Wittenberg University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 44 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Occupational Therapy, Biology, Business, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Wittenberg University student retention rate is fair at 75% (above Ohio average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Good
The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is average - 64%.

Student to faculty ratio at Wittenberg University is good: 10:1. Read more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high - around $42,300 a year. The additional fees at Wittenberg University beyond tuition are approximately $900, which comes to a total of $43,200 a year.

Read the details about Wittenberg University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
94%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 2,998 applications were submitted and 2,816 were accepted, so it is very easy to be accepted at this school.

The college will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Wittenberg University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,800
Medium
Wittenberg University provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Wittenberg University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Wittenberg University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 1,700 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - around $5,800 a year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Wittenberg University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Wittenberg University appears to be a very dangerous school. This college has been investigated by the government for possible crime reporting violations. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Wittenberg University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Wittenberg University
Ward St at N Wittenberg Ave
Springfield, Ohio
45504, USA
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