Waynesburg University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,028
Religious affiliation	Presbyterian
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	75%
Students retention rate	69%
On-time graduation rate	67%

Located in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, Waynesburg University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 75% indicates that Waynesburg University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Waynesburg University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Waynesburg University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Waynesburg University is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Pennsylvania is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Waynesburg University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

75%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$27,450

Cost of attendance at Waynesburg University in 2022 for students from Pennsylvania.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$13,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$27,450

Cost of attendance at Waynesburg University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Pennsylvania's average	$21,410
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Waynesburg University received on average $16,933 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$16,933

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	121	37%	$4,452	$538,688
Other Federal Grant	121	37%	$4,756	$575,488
State Grant/Scholarships	143	43%	$3,598	$514,465
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	312	95%	$13,603	$4,244,000
Total Grant & Scholarships	315	96%	$16,933	$5,333,953

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Waynesburg University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Waynesburg University students is 66.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 68.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 64.8%.

66.6%

African American 42.9% 3 students
white 68.3% 213 students
unknown 66.7% 10 students
hispanic 40.0% 2 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 7 students

Sport Conferences

Football Presidents' Athletic Conference
Baseball Presidents' Athletic Conference
Basketball Presidents' Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Presidents' Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Waynesburg University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Waynesburg University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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