Wittenberg University
Springfield, Ohio · Private
Wittenberg University admitted 81% of 2,830 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1078–1273 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 54% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Wittenberg University
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Application deadlines
Wittenberg University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application is free.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Wittenberg University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 16% (7 of 43), compared with 81% for all applicants.
Wittenberg University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
What admissions weighs
How Wittenberg University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Class rank
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Volunteering
Considered
- Test scores
- Interview
- First generation
- Legacy
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.40 GPA. 16% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $59,364 a year. After grants, students paid $21,457 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Wittenberg University’s acceptance rate?
Wittenberg University admitted 81% of applicants: 2,277 of 2,830 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Wittenberg University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early action is due December 1, 2026, and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Wittenberg University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1078 to 1273, with a median around 1210. A score at or above 1210 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Wittenberg University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
Does Wittenberg University have supplemental essays?
No. Wittenberg University doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.
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