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Waynesburg University Campus Tours & Visits — Waynesburg, PA

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Waynesburg University is a private institution in Waynesburg with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1114, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,537 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $25,157.

Established

1850

Motto

Latin: Fiat Lux

Type

Private university

Division

Division III

92%

Acceptance

1114

SAT Avg

1,081

Undergrads

10:1

Student : Faculty

61%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$58,537

Earnings 10yr

$25,157

Avg Net Price

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Soccer match

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1114

Reading & Writing

500630

Math

500590

ACT Score Range

Composite

1625

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Typical Application Requirements

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School Report + Counselor Recommendation

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$29,460

Room & Board$12,300

Books & Supplies$1,500

Total Cost of Attendance$42,526

Average Net Price$25,157

Median Debt at Graduation$27,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,790

$30–48K$23,018

$48–75K$25,354

$75–110K$25,404

$110K+$28,697

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

28.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,500

Programs (45)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.5%

Freshman Retention72.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$48,994

10 Years$58,537

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

72%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

1,081

Gender Split

53% / 47%

Women / Men

First Generation

26%

Pell Grant Recipients

31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 82%

Black 8%

Hispanic 5%

Two+ 4%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

6

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from PA state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Pittsburghpop. 300K

39 mi(68 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

266 mi(461 min)

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

330 mi(572 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PITPittsburgh41 mi

MDTHarrisburg182 mi

BUFBuffalo Niagara223 mi

Distance to Cities

Pittsburgh, PA39 mi

~1h 8m drive

Harrisburg, PA176 mi

~5h 5m drive

Buffalo, NY217 mi

~6h 16m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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Waynesburg University

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Schools Like This

Geneva College

Gwynedd Mercy University

King's College

Mount Aloysius College

Admissions

SAT Score Ranges

ACT Score Range

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (45)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

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