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Waynesburg University

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Location: Waynesburg University

Waynesburg College

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania 15370-1257

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Health sciencesTight-knitCollege town

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

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92%Acceptance

1114SAT Avg

1,081Students

10:1Student:Faculty

61%Grad Rate

$58,537Earnings 10yr

$25,157Net Price

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.

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

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (45)

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%

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.

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Soccer match

Source: Wikipedia

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

PIT Pittsburgh41 mi

MDT Harrisburg182 mi

BUF Buffalo Niagara223 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA504 mi · ~14h 34m drive

New York, NY330 mi · ~9h 32m drive

Hartford, CT413 mi · ~11h 56m drive

Providence, RI477 mi · ~13h 47m drive

Albany, NY384 mi · ~11h 6m drive

Syracuse, NY302 mi · ~8h 43m drive

Rochester, NY262 mi · ~7h 34m drive

Buffalo, NY217 mi · ~6h 16m drive

Philadelphia, PA266 mi · ~7h 41m drive

Pittsburgh, PA39 mi · ~1h 8m drive

Harrisburg, PA176 mi · ~5h 5m drive

Newark, NJ322 mi · ~9h 18m drive

Trenton, NJ289 mi · ~8h 21m drive

Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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