Wittenberg University
Location and Contact Information
Ward St at N Wittenberg AveSpringfield, OH 45504
USA
Main Tel: (937) 327-6231
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
Wittenberg University is a private, four-year, liberal arts college located in Springfield, Ohio, United States. It was established in 1842 by Ezra Keller in Wooster, Ohio. The main campus spreads across an area of more than 110 acres. The student body includes students from more than 35 states and over 25 countries. Wittenberg offers more than 60 majors and special programs in diverse areas of study.
Wittenberg University's campus is home to more than 150 student organizations including the Anime Club, WUSO radio station, Chemistry Club, and Chinese Dragon Dance Team. The university has an active Greek life. There are several fraternities and sororities including Alpha Phi Alpha, Phi Gamma Delta, Chi Omega, and Alpha Delta Pi.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Lutheran Church in America religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in mathematics, art studies, science, and liberal arts.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High faculty salary.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
- Large number of programs of study offered.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges, Liberal Arts.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Part-time classes are available.
- ROTC.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 34,190 |
| Room | $ 4,554 |
| Board | $ 4,218 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid
Wittenberg University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 100% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 100% | $18,653 |
| Institutional Grant | 100% | $17,333 |
| Federal Grant | 14% | $4,871 |
| Pell Grant | 13% | $3,190 |
| Other Federal Grant | 13% | $1,977 |
| State or Local Grant | 62% | $1,047 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 66% | $7,919 |
| Federal Loan | 62% | $6,366 |
| Other Loan | 36% | $3,678 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Wittenberg University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint Johns University | Collegeville, MN | 2,063 |
| 2 | Houghton College | Houghton, NY | 1,415 |
| 3 | Clarkson University | Potsdam, NY | 3,045 |
| 4 | Allegheny College | Meadville, PA | 2,125 |
| 5 | Birmingham Southern College | Birmingham, AL | 1,458 |
| 6 | Luther College | Decorah, IA | 2,423 |
| 7 | Hanover College | Hanover, IN | 926 |
| 8 | Gordon College | Wenham, MA | 1,717 |
| 9 | Juniata College | Huntingdon, PA | 1,526 |
| 10 | Linfield College | McMinnville, OR | 1,720 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 416 | 31 |
| Master | 3 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 106 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 26 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 8 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,976 in 2009-2010 (2,091 full-time equivalent).
About 38% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 62% of the class.
Undergrads are 94% of enrolled students and graduate students are 6%.
Students under 25 years old represent 93% of the student body. About 3% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 64% Women 72% All 69%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 520-640 Math 540-590
Room and Board
Wittenberg University provides on-campus housing for 1,640 of its 2,091 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Athletics
School sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. The school is in the North Coast Athletic Conference for major sports.
International Study
About 1% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
Wittenberg University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Single Postbaccalaureate (Education).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
- Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- East Asian Studies
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- Geography
- German Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Russian Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
- Mathematics
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MUSIC
- Music
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
- Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
- Geology/Earth Science
- Molecular Biology
- Physics
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Psychology