More selective than 57% of Ohio colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
7% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 34% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Wittenberg University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Wittenberg University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Wittenberg University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 500 | 650 |
| SAT math | 480 | 625 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 980 | 1275 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Wittenberg University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 72% | 500–650 | 480–625 | 21–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 91% | 540–640 | 530–620 | 20–27 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Wittenberg University compared with other Ohio colleges?
Wittenberg University has the 27th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Columbus College of Art & Design | 68% | 56% | $29,439 |
| 24 | Capital University | 70% | 60% | $22,576 |
| 25 | Lake Erie College | 70% | 38% | $20,961 |
| 26 | Walsh University | 71% | 59% | $20,493 |
| 27 | Wittenberg University | 72% | 53% | $18,649 |
| 28 | Lourdes University | 74% | 32% | $23,206 |
| 29 | Ohio Northern University | 74% | 75% | $24,478 |
| 30 | Ursuline College | 75% | 67% | $16,164 |
| 31 | Gods Bible School and College | 75% | 40% | $9,329 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Ohio colleges →
Who enrolls at Wittenberg University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Wittenberg University admissions questions
What is the Wittenberg University acceptance rate?
Wittenberg University accepts 72% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 2,691 of 2,956 applicants were admitted.
Does Wittenberg University require the SAT or ACT?
Wittenberg University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 7% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 34% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Wittenberg University?
The middle 50% of Wittenberg University enrolled first-year students scored 980–1275 on the SAT and 21–28 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Wittenberg University?
14% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (383 of 2,691).
Is Wittenberg University getting harder to get into?
Wittenberg University accepted 72% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 91% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Wittenberg University overview