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Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PAPrivate NonprofitTown Setting
Open Admission • 90% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Waynesburg University is a private nonprofit institution located in the town setting of Waynesburg, PA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.0K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 90%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.0K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
90% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading470 - 630
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math460 - 620
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 23
1typical 50% range36
90%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences26% of degrees
Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Social Sciences8% of degrees
Biological Sciences4% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $114,069
Earnings 5yr: $99,709
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $87,119
Earnings 5yr: $89,760
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,037
Earnings 5yr: $76,993
Debt: $27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,508
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,457
Earnings 5yr: $75,322
Debt: $27,000
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,160
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,846
Earnings 5yr: $54,507
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,691
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,781
Earnings 5yr: $42,373
Debt: $27,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,163
Earnings 5yr: $43,398
Debt: $27,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,152
Earnings 5yr: $45,244
Debt: $27,000
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $56,692
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Anthropology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Bible/Biblical Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$18,235
In-State Tuition$30,480
Out-of-State Tuition$30,480
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
38%
Pell Grants
73%
Take Loans
74%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$48,994
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$58,537
Completion Signals
66%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
72%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$232/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
49%
Men51%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 49% men and 51% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
26%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$77,215
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