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Waynesburg University
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  • 4 Year
  • WAYNESBURG, PA

COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:

Waynesburg University is hosting in-person admissions events, such as open houses, workshops and summer camp. Classes are also being held in-person, in accordance with the University's comprehensive, practical and adaptable health and safety plan. Additionally, the University is waiving SAT and ACT test scores through 2022. Learn More

Report Card

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C+
  2. Value
    grade B+
  3. Diversity
    grade B minus
  4. Campus
    grade C minus
  5. Athletics
    grade C+
  6. Party Scene
    grade C minus
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade D+
  9. Dorms
    grade C+
  10. Campus Food
    grade C
  11. Student Life
    grade C minus
  12. Safety
    grade A minus

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Waynesburg is a private, Christian university located in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,132 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Waynesburg acceptance rate is 75%. Popular majors include Nursing, Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration, and Business. Graduating 67% of students, Waynesburg alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $39,500.

About

51 W COLLEGE ST
WAYNESBURG, PA 15370
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Presidents' Athletic Conference

Waynesburg University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

WU Admissions

Acceptance Rate
75%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
980-1170
ACT Range
19-24
Application Fee
$20
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No data available  
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Cost

Net Price
$22,070 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$16,933 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
77%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 30 responses
76%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 45 responses
64%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 45 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    7%
  • On Campus
    89%
  • Online
    3%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,132 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
50
Undergrads Over 25
4%
Pell Grant
37%
Varsity Athletes
31%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 26 responses
  • Friendly
    50%
  • Hard Working
    15%
  • Different
    12%
  • Diligent
    12%
  • Lazy
    4%
  • Outgoing
    4%
  • weird af
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
90%
Poll
93%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 44 responses
Poll
51%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 53 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 29 responses
  • Friendly
    38%
  • Beautiful
    24%
  • Boring
    17%
  • Interesting
    10%
  • Greedy
    3%
  • Underrated
    3%
  • You get what you put into it
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$45,300 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
67%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%
90%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 21 responses

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