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Wittenberg University, established in 1845, and is a private college of liberal arts located in Springfield, Ohio. The campus of the college is spread across an area of more than 110 acres. The institute offers over 60 majors and several special programs to the students. It also offers a number of adult education programs. The student body of the college consists of national and international students representing more than 35 states in the U.S., and over 25 countries around the world.
Wittenberg University's athletics department sponsors more than 20 varsity teams. The teams are known as the Tigers. They compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division III, and participate in sports including basketball, baseball, football, softball, and golf.
The campus of Wittenberg University is in Springfield, OH, which is a small city. Its Lutheran Church in America nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Wittenberg University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
Wittenberg University is known for its programs in media, music, mathematics, science, art studies, and liberal arts.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 490. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 500 and 620.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. Wittenberg University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007, the school had 2,078 students enrolled (1,996 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at Wittenberg University. The school has a residential or campus feel. Wittenberg University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Wittenberg University values student athletics, and belongs to the North Coast Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Wittenberg University
Ward St at N Wittenberg Ave
Springfield, OH 45504
General Phone: (937) 327-6231
http://www.wittenberg.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 135 | political science, English, East Asian studies, history, sociology, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language, geography, ... |
| Science | 74 | biology, molecular biology, physics, chemistry, geology |
| Education And Teaching | 50 | elementary school teaching |
| Business And Management | 50 | business |
| Therapy And Counseling | 30 | psychology |
| Media | 29 | communication studies |
| Art Studies | 16 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Mathematics | 13 | mathematics |
| Music | 8 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 6 | religion, philosophy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for Wittenberg University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 411 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, Wittenberg University had a total enrollment of 2,078 students (1,996 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 51% |
| Women | 49% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 44% |
| 20-21 | 39% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 69% |
| Indiana | 5% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Kentucky | 4% |
| New York | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
Wittenberg University offers campus housing for 1,761 of its 1,996 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Springfield, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,890 | 2,096 | 73% | 552 | 26% |
| Men | 1,471 | 1,034 | 70% | 283 | 27% |
| Women | 1,419 | 1,062 | 75% | 269 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 490 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 21 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 59% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 83% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 31,400 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 31,400 |
| Room and board | $ 7,880 |
| Room charge | $ 4,110 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,770 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
Wittenberg University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 314300)
Wittenberg University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 65 | 42 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 39 | $76,501 | 13 | $72,756 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 26 | $60,349 | 29 | $59,846 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $52,715 | 16 | $50,566 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 83 | $66,173 | 59 | $59,996 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | North Coast Athletic Conference |
| Track | North Coast Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
East Asian Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
German Language and Literature
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Russian Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Molecular Biology
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Wittenberg University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Lutheran Church in America affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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