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Waynesburg University
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Information Summary
Ranks 915th overall and 80th in Pennsylvania
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
75.8 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$24,700 |
| Admission
Success rate |
63% |
| SAT
75 %ile scores |
1090 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
25 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
74% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
2,323 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Waynesburg, PA 15370-1257
| Surrounding community | Distant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 15,493 (8,488 urban / 7,005 rural) |
| Households | 5,148 (2.43 people per house) |
| Families | 3,448 (2.96 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 1,459 |
| Pop. — Asian | 80 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 6 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 60 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 13,934 |
| Pop. — Other | 30 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (medium programs)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Postbaccalaureate professional (business dominant) |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Waynesburg University?
Ranks 1188th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $16,080 | $16,080 | $16,080 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $340 | $340 | $340 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $680 | $680 | $680 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $11,520 | $11,520 | $11,520 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $480 | $480 | $480 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $24,700 | $24,700 | $24,700 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $23,900 | $23,900 | $23,900 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $21,370 | $21,370 | $21,370 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $15,150 |
$15,150 |
$15,150 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,000 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $6,080 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $470 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,080 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $470 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,850 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $20 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 2,261 (1,250 male / 1,011 female) |
| Admitted | 1,429 (730 male / 699 female) |
| Admission rate | 63% |
| First-time Enrollment | 471 (202 male / 269 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 470 (202 male / 268 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 1 (N/A male / 1 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 2,323 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Waynesburg University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Waynesburg University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Football Conference | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 921st for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 83% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 450 / 540 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 450 / 550 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 900 / 1090 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 936 |
| Meals per Week | 19 |
| Room Fee | $3,420 |
| Board Fee | $3,280 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Waynesburg University Ranks 3713th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,575 | 147 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $1,475 | 221 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $3,891 | 271 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $3,131 | 282 | |
| Any financial aid type | 300 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Waynesburg University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 2 | 5 | 7 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 45 | 29 | 74 |
Hispanic | N/A | 10 | 10 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 7 | 8 | 15 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 4 | 4 |
White Non-Hispanic | 770 | 1,346 | 2,116 |
Race Unknown | 50 | 47 | 97 |
| Total | 874 | 1,449 | 2,323 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Waynesburg University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 9 | 2 | 11 |
Hispanic | 1 | N/A | 1 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | 2 | 2 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 158 | 156 | 314 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 168 | 160 | 328 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Waynesburg University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 92 | 77 | 169 | |
| 17 | 144 | 161 | |
| 18 | 15 | 33 | |
| 9 | 12 | 21 | |
| 4 | 17 | 21 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Waynesburg University Ranks 1732nd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $52,029 ($53,131 male / $50,818 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 63 (33 male / 30 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 134 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.5 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $1,468,695 |
Waynesburg University Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Waynesburg College is a private, Christian, liberal arts college in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. The college offers graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 70 academic concentrations, and enrolls over 2,100 students, including about 1,300 undergraduates. The college community commits over 38,000 hours of service each year to over 50 agencies and community projects. The College is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) and is one of 27 Bonner Scholar schools in the country, offering local, regional and international opportunities to touch the lives of others through service. Waynesburg College’s cross country team, the Yellow Jackets, competes in the Presidents Athletic Conference (PAC).
Waynesburg University Academics
Waynesburg College is unique in its study options. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. An instance of this, the university has a Accelerated Program, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, Liberal Arts/Career Combination, ROTC, Army, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification and Washington Semester. In addition, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Financial Aid Counseling, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Minority Student Services, Personal Counseling and Placement Service can help. There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Study Skills Assistance, Tutoring and Writing Center.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Waynesburg College.
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Exercise Sciences, Sport/Fitness Administration
- Popular majors:
- fifty-five percent other, forty-five percent business per marketing, twenty-two percent business per marketing, twenty-two percent health professions, twelve percent education, ten percent public administration and social services, eight percent communications per journalism, seven percent biology
- English Language and Literature:
- Creative Writing, English, English Language & Literature – General, English Literature (British)
- Computer Science:
- Computer Networking/Telecommunications, Computer Science, Computer/Information Sciences – General, Information Technology
- Social Sciences:
- Political Science/Government, Social Sciences – General, Sociology
- Mathematics:
- Mathematics – General
- Education:
- Biology Teacher Education, Chemistry Teacher Education, Elementary Education, English Teacher Education, History Teacher Education, Mathematics Education, Science Teacher Education, Secondary Education, Social Studies Teacher Education, Special Education
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Athletic Training/Sports Medicine, Nursing (RN), Predentistry, Premedicine, Preveterinary Medicine
- Communications & Journalism:
- Advertising, Broadcast Journalism, Communications/Rhetoric, Digital Communications/Multimedia, Journalism, Public Relations
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Art – General, Arts Management, Commercial/Advertising Art, Music Management/Merchandising, Theatre Arts Management
- Public Administration and Service:
- Human Services
- Philosphy and Religion:
- Religion/Religious Studies
- History:
- History – General
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Finance/Banking, International Business, International Marketing
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology, Environmental Biology, Marine/Aquatic Biology
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Physical Sciences:
- Chemistry
- Security and Protective Services:
- Forensic Technologies, Law Enforcement Administration
Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of July. Again, for international students, the application fee is 20.
Waynesburg University Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 74%. Remember that this can change at any time. This school did not report their application fee. Transfer student are not ignored. An instance of this, there were one hundred and seventy-three total number of transfer students who applied and eighty-nine total number of transfer students who were admitted.
It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of July. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 30th of August and The regular application due date was not reported. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 15th of March. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.
Waynesburg University Financial Aid
Financial aid distribution is at fifty-six percent scholarships per grants and forty-four percent loans per jobs. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics, Job Skills, Leadership, Religious Affiliation and State/District Residency. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Alumni Affiliation, Job Skills, Leadership, Religious Affiliation and State/District Residency. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and State aid form.
Waynesburg University Students
Waynesburg College offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Further, it is part of an Rural setting, Small town (2,500 – 9,999) and Residential campus. The university is a Private, Liberal Arts College, Four-year, Presbyterian Church (USA), Coed, where 74 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. The school’s size is approximately one thousand, four hundred and forty degree-seeking undergrads, three hundred and forty-one first-time degree-seeking freshmen and five hundred and twenty graduate enrollment. Moreover, the student body consists of eighty-five percent in-state students, fifteen percent out-of-state students, sixty-one percent women, thirty-nine percent men, one percent asian per pacific islander, four percent black per non-hispanic, one percent hispanic, eighty-seven percent white per non-hispanic, seven percent race per ethnicity unreported, fourteen percent in top 10th of graduating class, forty percent in top quarter of graduating class, seventy-seven percent in top half of graduating class, twenty-six percent had h.s. gpa of 3.75 and higher, nineteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.5 and 3.74, eighteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.25 and 3.49, thirteen percent had h.s. gpa between 3.0 and 3.24, twenty percent had h.s. gpa between 2.5 and 2.99, three percent had h.s. gpa between 2.0 and 2.49 and one percent had h.s. gpa between 1.0 and 1.99.
This school features the Rural setting, Small town (2,500 – 9,999) and Residential campus. Besides, the university has many unique facilites such as geological museum, historical museum. On the whole, the school is located 50 miles from Pittsburgh.
Waynesburg University Athletics
The Yellow Jackets are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Cross_country
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Football
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Golf
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Racquetball
- Men’s NCAA Division III, Women’s NCAA Division III, Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Track_and_field
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Women’s NCAA Division III Track_outdoor
- Women’s NCAA Division III, Women’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intramural and Men’s Club Volleyball
- Men’s NCAA Division III and Men’s Intercollegiate Wrestling















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