Wittenberg University

It is moderately difficult to get into Wittenberg University. The acceptance rate at Wittenberg University is 94%. Last year, 2,998 students applied to Wittenberg University and 2,816 were admitted.

If you want to apply to Wittenberg University, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Wittenberg University Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of Wittenberg University's admissions stats.

Wittenberg University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	10.6%
Mean SAT Score	1116
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	11%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	41%
Waitlist	No

Wittenberg University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Wittenberg University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Yes	November 1	December 1
Early Decision II	Yes	December 1	January 1
Early Action	Yes	December 1	January 1

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Considering Applying Early to Wittenberg University?

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Wittenberg University offers early decision and also offers early action. Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

🗓️ Early Decision I applications are due by November 1 EDI applicants should receive a decision by December 1.

🗓️ Early Decision II applications are due December 1. ED II Applicants will recieve their decision before January 1.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1. Wittenberg University will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 1.

The early decision acceptance rate at Wittenberg University is 97%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 94%.

Wittenberg University accepts approximately 94% of early action applicants and 94% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, Wittenberg University admitted 38 of the 39 students who applied early decision. Last year, Wittenberg University admitted 1,395 of the 1,477 who applied early action.

Some students apply early to college to boost their chances of being offering admission. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it demonstrates that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Wittenberg University Admissions

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How To Get Into Wittenberg University

Getting into Wittenberg University is moderately difficult. Wittenberg University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2022, Wittenberg University accepted 94% of all applicants, approximately 2,816 of the 2,998 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Wittenberg University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to International United Nations Scholars Program, Institute of International Education Program is program very difficult.

Transferring to Wittenberg University

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Wittenberg University

Wittenberg University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Wittenberg University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Wittenberg University

What does Wittenberg University consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Class Rank	Important
Application Essay	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Interview	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Wittenberg University for more information on admission factors.

Wittenberg University Application Requirements

To apply to Wittenberg University, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Wittenberg University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	√	–	–
Interview	–	√	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Wittenberg University?

Students admitted to Wittenberg University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 49.6% submitted a class rank. At Wittenberg University 10.6% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 23.7% were in the top 25% and 87.9% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Wittenberg University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	20.8%
3.75 and 3.99	22.5%
3.50 and 3.74	16.6%
3.25 and 3.49	11.9%
3.00 and 3.24	10.1%
2.50 and 2.9	14.4%
2.00 and 2.49	3.7%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Wittenberg University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Wittenberg University has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 11% of Wittenberg University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 41% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Wittenberg University?

To be competitive with other Wittenberg University applicants, you should strive to earn between 1000 and 1310 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Wittenberg University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1310 and 25% of scored lower than 1000, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Wittenberg University student is 1116.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Wittenberg University students scored 638 or higher and 75% of students scored 510 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Wittenberg University students scored 678 or higher, and 75% scored a 510 or higher.

To be most competitive at Wittenberg University, you should strive to earn between 20 and 27 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 27 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Wittenberg University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 27, and three out of four students scored lower than 27 on the ACT.

A 20 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Wittenberg University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 20.

More Information on Transferring to Wittenberg University

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Wittenberg University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Wittenberg University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term

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Wittenberg University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Wittenberg University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Wittenberg University.

Does Wittenberg University accept transfer credits?

✅ Wittenberg University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Wittenberg University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Wittenberg University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Wittenberg University?

❌ No, Wittenberg University is test optional, so you can choose whether to submit your standardized test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Wittenberg University's acceptance rate?

✅ Wittenberg University's acceptance rate is 94%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Wittenberg University?

✅ Wittenberg University's early decision acceptance rate was 97% in 2021.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Wittenberg University?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Wittenberg University was 94% in 2021.

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