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Waynesburg University

Waynesburg University

Waynesburg, PA · Town · 1,009 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Waynesburg University is a private Christian institution in southwestern Pennsylvania best known for its dedication to integrating faith, learning, and service, anchored by highly respected, hands-on programs in nursing, criminal justice, and forensic science. The campus culture is defined by a close-knit, supportive community where students actively engage in NCAA Division III athletics, student-led ministries, and local outreach. What truly sets the university apart is its consistent national recognition as a premier "Best Value" school, combined with its distinctive Bonner Scholar Program, which awards students significant financial aid in exchange for a commitment to community service.


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
Nearest airport from college
PIT · Pittsburgh
41 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$44,397
Avg net price
$18,235
Room & board
$13,790
Tuition
$30,480
Books & supplies
$1,500/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$12,916
$30–48k
$11,974
$48–75k
$14,786
$75–110k
$19,300
$110k+
$27,921
Admissions
Admit rate
90%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1090
Reading 470630
Math 460620
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Waynesburg University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
63%
4-yr on-time completion
54%
1st-yr retention
72%
Transfer-out rate
11%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
62%
Transferred
21%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
16%
Median earnings (6yr)
$48,994
Median earnings (10yr)
$58,537
Median debt
$27,000
Monthly loan payment
$286
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,250$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$32,000
Student Body
Men 49%Women 51%
12
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
38%
First-generation
26%
Median family income
$69,370
Independent students
8%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
81%
Hispanic
5%
Black
8%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$48,994
10 years after entry
$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
Endowment
$36M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
41%
Avg faculty salary
$6,739/mo
Instructional spend/student
$12,470
Federal loan rate
73%

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