Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Waynesburg, Pennsylvania |
| Online | waynesburg.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Waynesburg University, located in the rural southwestern Pennsylvania town of Waynesburg, sits approximately 50 miles south of Pittsburgh. The private, Christian liberal arts institution, affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), operates from a 70-acre main campus featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings centered around a traditional quad. Founded in 1849, Waynesburg maintains its historical commitment to combining academic excellence with Christian faith while offering undergraduate programs across more than 70 academic concentrations, with particular strengths in nursing, business, criminal justice, and education. The university requires all traditional undergraduate students to live on campus for their first three years, housing them in six residential facilities, and maintains NCAA Division III athletic programs competing in the Presidents' Athletic Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Waynesburg College is rated within the top 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Waynesburg University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#535 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#374 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#47 in Best Colleges in Pennsylvania
#43 in Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania
#521 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#47 in Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1200 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.64 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $20 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $1,190 |
| Room and Board | $12,120 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,120 |
| Total One Year Cost | $43,230 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 33% |
| Business | 17% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 8% |
| Communication | 8% |
| Education | 7% |
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Last updated February 24, 2024