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Waynesburg University

Waynesburg University

Waynesburg, PA · Town · 1,009 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$18,235
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
63%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$58,537
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
90%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Established in 1849, Waynesburg University is a private Christian institution in southwestern Pennsylvania renowned for its standout programs in nursing, forensic science, criminal justice, and business. Guided by a core mission of faith, learning, and service, the university fosters a close-knit, values-driven campus culture where students actively engage in NCAA Division III athletics, campus ministries, and global service trips. A defining characteristic of the Waynesburg experience is its deep dedication to service-learning, exemplified by its prestigious Bonner Scholar Program and its consistent national recognition for delivering exceptional value and affordability in private education.

Wikipedia:Waynesburg University is a private Christian university in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in 1850 and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in more than 70 academic concentrations. The university enrolls around 1,400 students, including approximately 1,100 undergraduates.

Location
Waynesburg, PA, 15370-1257 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
PIT · Pittsburgh
41 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$30,480
Housing & food (on campus)$13,790
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$46,980
Average net price$18,235
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$30,480
Housing & food (on campus)$13,790
Books & supplies$1,500
Cost of attendance$46,980
Average net price$18,235
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.waynesburg.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
Waynesburg University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$30,980
Housing$7,150
Food$7,040
Total published by the school$46,980
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$12,916
$30–48k
$11,974
$48–75k
$14,786
$75–110k
$19,300
$110k+
$27,921
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
63%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
54%
Back for yr 2
72%
Transferred
11%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
62% graduated · 21% transferred · 16% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$48,994
10 yrs after entry$58,537
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$9.3k–$27k
90th percentile$32,000
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): 52% graduate within 6 yrs, $51,562 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
90%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1090
R 470–630 · M 460–620
SAT middle 50%: 930–1250
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 49%Women 51%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
12 : 1
Pell grant
38%
First-gen
26%
Family income
$69,370
Independent
8%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
81%
Hispanic
5%
Black
8%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCCAA Division II · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$48,994
After 10 yrs
$58,537
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing68
Criminal Justice and Corrections35
Psychology, General15
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication13
Special Education and Teaching13
Anthropology11
Business Administration, Management and Operations10
Communication and Media Studies8
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions8
Business/Commerce, General8
Biology, General6
Security Science and Technology6
Health and Medical Administrative Services6
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other5
Bible/Biblical Studies5
Accounting and Related Services5
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$36M
Full-time faculty
41%
Faculty salary
$6,739/mo
Teaching spend
$12,470
per student
Federal loans
73%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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