Wittenberg University Acceptance Rate (72%) & SAT/ACT Scores

Q: What is the acceptance rate at Wittenberg University?

Wittenberg University's acceptance rate was 72% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,276 of 4,528 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 72% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 500–650 reading and writing, 480–625 math

ACT, middle 50%: 21–28 composite

Average net price: $21,457 a year (2022–23)

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Wittenberg University GPA requirements

Wittenberg University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Wittenberg University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Wittenberg University acceptance rate

Wittenberg University admitted 3,276 of 4,528 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 72%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Wittenberg University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Springfield, Ohio, with 1,227 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Wittenberg University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test	25th percentile	Median	75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing	500	570	650
SAT Math	480	580	625
ACT Composite	21	24	28
ACT English	20	23	27
ACT Math	19	24	26

9% submitted SAT scores and 23% submitted ACT scores, as Wittenberg University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1179 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Wittenberg University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factor	Status
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.	Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.	Required
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.	Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Wittenberg University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Wittenberg University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,457 a year at Wittenberg University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Can I get into Wittenberg University with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Wittenberg University admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

Is it easy to get into Wittenberg University?

Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Wittenberg University admitted 72% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What is the acceptance rate at Wittenberg University?

Wittenberg University's acceptance rate was 72% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,276 of 4,528 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA does Wittenberg University look for?

Wittenberg University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

Does Wittenberg University require the SAT or ACT?

Check Wittenberg University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Wittenberg University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 9% sent SAT scores and 23% sent ACT scores.

How important is GPA for getting into Wittenberg University?

A lot: Wittenberg University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

What SAT and ACT scores do Wittenberg University students have?

The middle 50% of Wittenberg University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 500–650 in reading and writing and 480–625 in math; ACT composite 21–28, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Does Wittenberg University give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Wittenberg University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

How much does Wittenberg University cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,457 a year at Wittenberg University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does Wittenberg University look at legacy status?

No. Wittenberg University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Before you apply, check Wittenberg University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Wittenberg UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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