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Waynesburg University

Waynesburg College

Waynesburg, Pennsylvania 15370-1257

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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
Conference
Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC) of the National Collegiate Athletic Association's (NCAA) Division III
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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Waynesburg University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate91.7%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1114

Reading & Writing
500630
Math
500590

ACT Score Range

Composite
1625

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

91.7%

Trend

SAT Avg

1114

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$25,157

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

2800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$21,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

6

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (45)

Student Life

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
8 Years$54,915
10 Years$58,537

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$48,100
Men
$55,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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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)

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