Waynesburg University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Waynesburg, PA
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#40 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,231

Location Waynesburg, Pennsylvania
Website waynesburg.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA)

Size Small
Status Non-profit
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.

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Ratings

Waynesburg College is rated within the top 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

7 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

8 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Waynesburg University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#513
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#359
Best Colleges in Pennsylvania

#45
Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

#40
Best Value Colleges in the U.S.

#288
Best Value Colleges in Pennsylvania

#27

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 930/1250
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 19/23
GPA 3.64

Acceptance Rate

89.8%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 19%
Application Fee $20

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$30,480

Costs for Waynesburg University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$30,480
Books and Supplies		$1,500
Other Fees		$1,520
Room and Board		$13,790
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,230
Total One Year Cost		$48,520

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$48,900 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

57% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Waynesburg University are Health Professions, Business, and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting. 33% of students major in Health Professions, 17% in Business, and 8% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting.