Wittenberg University

PO Box 720
Springfield, OH 45501
http://www.wittenberg.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1845
Religious AffiliationLutheran
Undergrad Students2,078
Endowment107,365,948
Application DeadlineMarch 15
Application Fee40
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineMarch 15
Tuition29,280
Room/Board7,498
Services
Associated FirmsPeace Corps, Americorps, Fifth Third Bank, The Japan Exchange and Teaching Program.
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsUniversity Archives, Anne Miller Gallery
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsUniversity Archives, Anne Miller Gallery
Periodical Subs12,394
# of Books413,947
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 monthsN/A
within one year31%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities30%
Students in sororities38%
Campus Size70 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing82%
College housing typescoed dorms (47%), women's dorms (7%), sorority housing (8%), fraternity housing (4%), apartment for single students (2%), other housing options (32%)
Popular EventsAll Convocation Speakers; Witt Fest; Activities Fair; Wittenberg Series Speaker Events; New Student Days;
Nearest AirportDayton (35), Columbus (40)
Nearest TrainColumbus (40)
Army ROTCOffered at cooperating institution (Central State University)
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, concert band, dance, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, opera, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Number of Organizations135
# of fraternities6
# of sororities6
Students in fraternities30%
Students in sororities38%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Torch - Weekly;
Honor SocietiesAlpha Kappa Delta (Sociology); Phi Beta Kappa; Beta Beta Beta (Biology); Delta Phi Alpha (German); Kappa Delta Epsilon (Education); Epsilon Alpha Sigma (East Asian Studies); Gamma Theta Upsilon (Geography); Lambda Pi Eta (Communication); Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics); Phi Alpha Theta (History); Phi Sigma Iota (Romance Languages); Phi Sigma Tau (Philosophy); Pi Delta Epsilon (Journalism); Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science); Psi Chi (Psychology); Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish); Tau Kappa Alpha (Forensics); Tau Pi Phi (Business Admin & Economics); Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociology); Beta Beta Beta (Biology); Delta Phi Alpha (German); Kappa Delta Epsilon (Education); Epsilon Alpha Sigma (East Asian Studies); Gamma Theta Upsilon (Geography); Lambda Pi Eta (Communication); Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics); Phi Alpha Theta (History); Phi Sigma Iota (Romance Languages); Phi Sigma Tau (Philosophy); Pi Delta Epsilon (Journalism); Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science); Psi Chi (Psychology); Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish); Tau Kappa Alpha (Forensics); Tau Pi Phi (Business Admin & Economics); UNIVERSITY HONOR SOCIETIES; Alpha Lambda Delta; Chi Alpha Sigma; Gamma Sigma Alpha; Ivy Ring; Mortar Board; Omicron Delta Kappa; Order of Omega; Phi Beta Kappa; Phi Eta Sigma; Pick and Pen;
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Athletes For Christ; Jewish Student Group; Lutheran Student Movement; Newman Club; Primetime; Strong Tower Ministries; Weaver Chapel Association; Young LIfe; Interfaith Greeks for Christ
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) American International Association, Concerned Black Students;
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) ACADEMIC ORGANIZATIONS; Witt Series; American Institute of Biological Sciences; East Asian Studies Club; History Club; Human Resources Management Association; Ohio Collegiate Music Education Association; Management Club; Mathematics Association of America Wittenberg University Chapter; Pre-Health Professions Club; Pre-Law Association; Pre-Theological Studies Association; Society of Physics Students; Wittenberg Astronomical Society; Wittenberg University Speleological Society (Caving Club); Wittenberg University Student Education AssociationMUSIC ORGANIZATIONS; Brass Choir; Chapel Choir; Chamber Ensembles; Chamber Orchestra; Handbell Choir; Jazz Ensemble; Madrigal Singers; Opera Studio; Symphonic Band; Witt Singers; Wittenberg Choir; Amnesty International; College Democrats; College Republicans; Wittenberg University Model United Nations Club; STAND; SOCIAL SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS; Circle K; Habitat for Humanity;