Wittenberg University
Springfield, OH · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting
Located in Springfield, Ohio, Wittenberg University is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 1,215 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $54,947 ten years after enrollment, which is 35% above the national median of $40,747. On the academic side, the graduation rate is 53.3%. For cost considerations, median graduate debt is $27,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.04x. The average net price after financial aid is $18,649 per year. The most popular programs include Sports & Fitness, Biology, Teacher Education, Psychology, and Business.
Key Outcomes
Median Earnings (10yr)
$54,947
Graduation Rate
53.3%
Median Debt
$27,000
Average Net Price
$18,649
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.74x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.04x
Admissions & Enrollment
Total Enrollment
1,215
Admission Rate
72.4%
Average SAT
1179
Retention Rate
63.4%
Cost
In-State Tuition
$45,940
Out-of-State Tuition
$45,940
Pell Grant Rate
34.9%
Federal Loan Rate
85.4%
Net Cost by Family Income
Income $0–$30K
$17,609
Income $30K–$48K
$16,328
Income $48K–$75K
$17,197
Income $110K+
$25,058
Student Demographics
Women
52.2%
White
70.0%
Black
12.8%
Hispanic
5.9%
Asian
1.3%
Two or More Races
3.8%
Student Loan Performance
Repayment Rate (3yr)
71.3%
Accreditations
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
- Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)
Programs (37)
Bachelor (25)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Fitness | $72,289 | 31 |
| Biology | $53,304 | 25 |
| Teacher Education | $44,325 | 24 |
| Psychology | $50,147 | 22 |
| Business | $62,936 | 17 |
| Registered Nursing | Not reported | 16 |
| Finance | $95,069 | 16 |
| Communications | $56,711 | 13 |
| Marketing | $69,280 | 13 |
| History | $43,712 | 13 |
| Sociology | $44,809 | 11 |
| Computer Science | Not reported | 8 |
| Accounting | $65,481 | 8 |
| Natural Resources Conservation | Not reported | 7 |
| Economics | Not reported | 7 |
| Fine Arts | Not reported | 7 |
| English Language & Literature | $40,078 | 6 |
| Biochemistry & Molecular Biology | Not reported | 6 |
| Political Science | $46,577 | 5 |
| Area Studies | Not reported | 4 |
| Music | Not reported | 4 |
| Entrepreneurship | Not reported | 4 |
| Romance Languages | Not reported | 3 |
| Mathematics | Not reported | 3 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | Not reported | 3 |
Master (3)
| Program | Median Earnings | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education | Not reported | 7 |
| Sports & Fitness | Not reported | 6 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | Not reported | 5 |
Show 9 additional programs with limited data
| Program | Level | Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Education, Other | Bachelor | 2 |
| Religion | Bachelor | 2 |
| Physics | Bachelor | 2 |
| International Relations | Bachelor | 2 |
| Applied Mathematics | Bachelor | 1 |
| Philosophy | Bachelor | 1 |
| Geological Sciences | Bachelor | 1 |
| Business Administration & Management | Bachelor | 1 |
| Management Information Systems | Bachelor | 1 |
Rankings Featuring This Institution
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Parks & Recreation Programs
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Business Programs in Ohio
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Psychology Programs in Ohio
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Biology Programs in Ohio
- Highest Earning Bachelor's English Programs in Ohio
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Education Programs in Ohio
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Communications Programs in Ohio
- Highest Earning Bachelor's History Programs in Ohio
- Highest Earning Bachelor's Parks & Recreation Programs in Ohio
- Highest Earning Colleges in Ohio
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