“a liberal arts gem in the Midwest”
Wittenberg offers a solid honors program, an active Greek scene, and competitive Division III athletics. Founded in 1845 by German Lutherans and set on a beautiful 100-acre campus in the Midwest, you will find a college that emphasizes strong student-faculty relationships, a dedication to community service (students give 30+ hours of their time each year) and an academic environment that is “challenging, but friendly.”
Students will be awe-struck by a mixture of 1800s and Gothic-inspired buildings, as well by the brand-new Health, Wellness and Athletics complex with full-size indoor turf field surrounded by a running track.
Here are a few quick facts about Wittenberg:
Wittenberg University Acceptance Rate: 94%
Freshman retention: 76%
Freshmen out of state: 21%
Most popular Wittenberg majors: education, biology, marketing, psychology
4-year Graduation rate: 58%; 6-year: 63%
Student Community Diversity: 10% Black, 3.7% Latino, 0.8% International
Wittenberg’s general education requirements emphasize a liberal arts background, with learning goals including writing and research, exercising social and moral responsibility, and participating in physical education. First-year students participate in a leadership development program, a service-learning course, and a First-Year Seminar, which helps with the transition from high school to college.
Wittenberg students can expect to find their professors accessible and plenty of opportunities to participate in undergraduate research. In fact, 92% of students participate in said research, and 20% of students take advantage of the opportunity to spend a semester or a year of study off campus. For those looking for smaller class sizes, 52% of Wittenberg’s undergraduate courses have fewer than 20 students.
What else can Wittenberg students expect? The engineering department offers a 3-2 bachelor’s/master’s program in conjunction with Columbia and Case Western Reserve University. Also, for students who declare their major on time and complete all courses with a C or better, Wittenberg guarantees a degree in 4 years and will pay for any additional necessary courses.
Wittenberg University Academic Calendar
Wittenberg students have more than 120 student organizations, performing arts groups, and intramurals to choose from in order to get involved. Greek life has a larger presence than many other college campuses, with 29% of men and 32% of women choosing to “go Greek.”
Weekend social life largely centers on parties held in houses, dorms, and apartments near campus. The various Greek groups, the Union Board, and the Residence Hall Association all work to bring events to campus, including guest speakers, movies, comedians, and concerts. Favorite annual events include Greek Week, W Day, Homecoming, and Wittfest (a festival and concert with games, food, and socializing held before finals).
The surrounding city of Springfield offers access to movie theaters, restaurants, and a performing arts center. Nearby state parks offer swimming, camping, biking trails, and spots for picnicking. Popular road trips include going to nearby Dayton, Columbus, and Cincinnati.
The Wittenberg Tigers are competitive in Division III sports, with their biggest rivalries being against Wabash, Allegheny, and The College of Wooster. The most recent North Coast Athletic Conference championship titles have been in men’s basketball, football, and golf, as well as women’s volleyball, softball, and golf. Intramural sports are also very popular, especially crew, ice hockey, and rugby.
Fifty-nine percent of all Oglethorpe students live on campus in one of seven residence halls. Most rooms are large suites with private bathrooms, but some singles are available. Many students live in Atlanta and commute to campus. The dining hall offers a variety of standard options like pizza, burgers, sandwiches and a salad bar, as well as Mongolian grill and some vegan options.
Wittenberg offers both need-based aid and non-need-based merit aid. WU does not offer any athletic scholarships. The average percent of need met is 84%, with 29% being fully met. Although the tuition and fees are $55,600, the average financial aid package is $28,200. 98% of students have some type of financial aid.
Similar colleges to consider:
Denison, The College of Wooster, Miami University (OH), The Ohio State University
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