Wittenberg Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Wittenberg University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Wittenberg to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Wittenberg University (Wittenberg)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Wittenberg's acceptance rate is 72.35% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 4,528 students applied and 3,276 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Wittenberg.

To apply to Wittenberg, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

Wittenberg's acceptance rate places 17th out of 73 Ohio colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1150 and the ACT score is 24 at Wittenberg. Wittenberg's SAT score ranks 19th out of 38 Ohio colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
Wittenberg's yield rate is 11.63%, which is significantly lower by 12.04 percentage points (approximately 50.9% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Wittenberg at Ohio colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Wittenberg's acceptance rate is 72.35% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.63%. 2,227 men and 2,299 women applied to Wittenberg and 1,529 men and 1,747 women students were accepted.

Among them, 223 men and 158 women were enrolled in Wittenberg. You can explore the Wittenberg's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Wittenberg
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	4,528	2,227	2,299	0	0
Admitted	3,276	1,529	1,747	0	0
Enrolled	381	223	158	0	0
Acceptance Rate	72.35%	68.66%	75.99%	-	-
Yield	11.63%	14.58%	9.04%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Wittenberg University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Median SAT and ACT Score

For the academic year 2025, 35 students (9% of enrolled students) submitted SAT scores and 87 students (23% of enrolled students) submitted ACT scores as part of the admission process at Wittenberg.

The median SAT score for admitted students is 1,150, including 570 in SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (EBRW) and 580 in SAT Math. The 75th percentile SAT EBRW score is 650 and the 25th percentile is 500. For SAT Math, the 75th percentile score is 625 and the 25th percentile is 480.

The median ACT composite score is 24, with a 75th percentile score of 28 and a 25th percentile score of 21 at Wittenberg. The median ACT Math score is 24 and the median ACT English score is 23.

How competitive is Wittenberg's score?

The SAT and ACT scores at Wittenberg University are relatively low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,295, ACT: 29 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).

2025 SAT and ACT Scores at Wittenberg
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	980	1,150	1,275
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	500	570	650
SAT Math	480	580	625
ACT Composite	21	24	28
ACT Math	19	24	26
ACT English	20	23	27

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Wittenberg University 2025 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not required, but considered in admission process at Wittenberg. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Wittenberg University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Wittenberg Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Considered, if submitted
Recommendations	Considered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Considered, if submitted
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Considered, if submitted
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Wittenberg:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.wittenberg.edu/admission
Online Application: https://apply.wittenberg.edu/portal/ug_app
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate

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What is the acceptance rate at the Wittenberg?

Wittenberg is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 72.35%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Wittenberg?

Wittenberg recommends submitting SAT or ACT scores, but they are not strictly required for admission. The average SAT score required for admission to Wittenberg is 1,150, and the average ACT score is 24. Meeting or exceeding these scores will improve your chances of admission.

Does Wittenberg require essays or personal statements?

Wittenberg recommends submitting a personal essay or statement, but it is not strictly required.

Are recommendation letters required for Wittenberg admission?

Wittenberg recommends submitting a recommendation letter, but it is not strictly required.

Is there an application fee?

Wittenberg does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Wittenberg requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Wittenberg requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Wittenberg?

The institutional SAT code for Wittenberg is 1922 and 4-digit ACT code is 3364.