Wittenberg University Acceptance Rate
Springfield, Ohio · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,956
- Admitted
- 2,691
- Yield
- 14.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Wittenberg University's acceptance rate has held roughly steady at 91% (91.4% in 2014–15, 91% in 2023–24). Applications fell from 4,850 to 2,956 (-39%) over that period.
Its 91% rate makes Wittenberg University more selective than about 19% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 9%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (100% for women vs 90.7% for men, a 9.3-point gap). Wittenberg University has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 14.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,850 | 4,432 | 91.4% | 516 |
| 2015–16 | 6,487 | 4,986 | 76.9% | 493 |
| 2016–17 | 6,906 | 5,409 | 78.3% | 553 |
| 2017–18 | 7,249 | 5,232 | 72.2% | 539 |
| 2018–19 | 7,393 | 5,451 | 73.7% | 484 |
| 2019–20 | 2,392 | 2,184 | 91.3% | 344 |
| 2020–21 | 2,807 | 2,735 | 97.4% | 384 |
| 2021–22 | 3,272 | 3,019 | 92.3% | 358 |
| 2022–23 | 2,998 | 2,816 | 93.9% | 405 |
| 2023–24 | 2,956 | 2,691 | 91% | 383 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,430 | 1,430 | 100% |
| Men | 1,389 | 1,260 | 90.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–640 | 7% |
| SAT Math | 530–620 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–27 | 34% |
How Wittenberg University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Wittenberg University's acceptance rate?
Wittenberg University's acceptance rate is 91% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,691 admitted of 2,956 applicants).
Is Wittenberg University test optional?
Wittenberg University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Wittenberg University?
Wittenberg University received 2,956 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,691.
What SAT score do you need for Wittenberg University?
Admitted students at Wittenberg University typically scored 540–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.wittenberg.edu/.