The cost of tuition at Wittenberg University rose by 1.9% for the 2022-23 school year, based on the most recent figures, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Students enrolled at the four-year private nonprofit institution paid $43,106 this year, an increase of $818 from the $42,288 charged in the 2021-22 academic year.
Approximately 78% of the undergraduate student body at Wittenberg University are residents of Ohio, while about 21% come from other states.
Data indicates that every full-time undergraduate who began studies at Wittenberg University in the 2022-23 academic year received some form of student financial aid. A total of 405 students were awarded grants or scholarships amounting to $14.2 million, and 264 students obtained student loans exceeding $2.3 million.
Across all undergraduate students, 1,210 individuals received grants or scholarships totaling $39.5 million. Additionally, 744 students borrowed $4.8 million in federal student loans.
Undergraduate education costs have seen a significant increase over the past few decades. Data shows a 169% rise in the average total cost, including tuition, fees, room, and board, between 1980 and 2020.
According to a 2023 College Board report, in-state students at public universities paid an average of $11,260, while out-of-state students paid $29,150 in the 2023-24 academic year.
Meanwhile, student loan debt has steadily increased over the last 30 years, reaching $1.75 trillion in 2024, averaging a total of $28,950 per borrower. Federal loans make up 92% of the debt, with over half of students at both public and private four-year colleges graduating with student loans.
Available data sometimes exceeds 100% due to rounding and administrative calculations.
| Type of Aid | Number of students awarded aid | Percent awarded aid | Total amount of aid awarded | Average amount of aid per student |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federal grants | 149 | 37% | $891,016 | $5,980 |
| State / local grant or scholarship | 80 | 20% | $337,046 | $4,213 |
| Institutional grants or scholarships | 405 | 100% | $13 million | $32,039 |
| Grant or scholarship aid total | 405 | 100% | $14.2 million | $35,071 |
| Federal student loans | 260 | 64% | $1.4 million | $5,566 |
| Other student loans | 54 | 13% | $810,871 | $15,016 |
| Student loan aid | 264 | 65% | $2.3 million | $8,553 |
| Total student aid | 405 | 100% | $16.5 million | $40,646 |
