Wittenberg University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. generous financial aid cuts net price well below sticker.
About This School
Wittenberg University is a private nonprofit institution located in Springfield, Ohio with approximately 1,215 undergraduate students enrolled. Wittenberg University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 72%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,649 per year. The graduation rate is 53%, and the typical graduate earns $49,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
Wittenberg University is a private liberal arts college in Springfield, Ohio, United States. It had 1,326 full-time students drawn from 33 states and 9 foreign countries in 2022. Wittenberg University is associated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Although the college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, it was placed on probation in November 2025 for not meeting HLC criteria related to financial management.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 54% graduation rate and 74% freshman retention suggest that a meaningful portion of students either leave or don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the positive side, the average net price of $19,470/year is reasonable for a private school, and median earnings of $49,000 a decade out are decent relative to the modest $23,252 median debt load. However, the school was placed on HLC academic accreditation probation in November 2025 over financial management concerns — that's a significant red flag that families should research carefully before committing.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 17% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,215 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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