Waynesburg University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5356 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1489 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1405 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #94 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #6087 of 6,424 | For History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 1,030
- Graduates
- 201
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.waynesburg.edu
Waynesburg University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Waynesburg University has an acceptance rate of 90% and is among the 38% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | 89% | 91% |
| Applicants | 1,562 | 857 | 703 |
| Admissions | 1,403 | 760 | 641 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 266 | 146 | 120 |
108 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
189 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
40 or 15%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 930
or below
75% of them
had 1250
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Waynesburg University are 930-1250 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
8 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Waynesburg University are 19-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| TOEFL | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 998 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 98 (8%) |
| Hispanic | 58 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 31 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 25 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 9 (0.7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 6 (0.5%) |
| Asian | 5 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Waynesburg University is $18,667 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $12,916 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $11,974 |
| $48-75K | $14,786 |
| $75-110K | $19,300 |
| $110K+ | $27,921 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $28,960 | $16,920 |
| Tuition in-state | $28,960 | $16,920 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $28,960 | $16,920 |
| Fee in-district | $1,520 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,520 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,520 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 911 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,110 |
| Room charge | $6,640 |
| Meal charge | $6,470 |
Waynesburg University majors
Waynesburg University has granted 233 bachelor's degrees across 46 programs, 101 master's across 12 programs, and 20 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Waynesburg University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 56 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 17 | 35 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 27 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 18 | 3 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 17 | |||
| Accounting | 9 | 4 | ||
| Forensic Anthropology | 12 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 5 | 5 | ||
| Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing | 10 | |||
| Psychology, General | 10 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 2 | 7 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 8 | 1 | ||
| Communication, General | 6 | |||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs | 5 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 5 | |||
| Nursing Education | 5 | |||
| Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling | 5 | |||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 4 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 4 | |||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 4 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 | |||
| Human Services, General | 4 | |||
| Information Technology | 4 | |||
| Public & Applied History | 4 | |||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 3 | |||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 3 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | |||
| Education, General | 3 | |||
| Environmental Science | 3 | |||
| Finance, General | 3 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 3 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | |||
| Sports Communication | 3 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 2 | |||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 2 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 2 | |||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 2 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | |||
| Sociology, General | 2 | |||
| Advertising | 1 | |||
| Biochemistry | 1 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |||
| Computer Science | 1 | |||
| Creative Writing | 1 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 1 | |||
| Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation | 1 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Pharmaceutical Sciences | 1 | |||
| Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing | 1 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 8 | 233 | 101 | 20 |
Waynesburg University has a graduation rate of 66%, which is among the 30% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 66% | 71% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Waynesburg University has published 292 scientific papers with 3,009 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Political Science, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Law, Engineering, Psychology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 5 | 4 |
| 1994 | 5 | 2 |
| 1995 | 2 | 6 |
| 1996 | 1 | 7 |
| 1997 | 1 | 10 |
| 1998 | 2 | 36 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 |
| 2000 | 2 | 3 |
| 2001 | 2 | 12 |
| 2002 | 3 | 6 |
| 2003 | 5 | 15 |
| 2004 | 9 | 10 |
| 2005 | 7 | 15 |
| 2006 | 4 | 15 |
| 2007 | 5 | 28 |
| 2008 | 12 | 33 |
| 2009 | 10 | 58 |
| 2010 | 11 | 96 |
| 2011 | 14 | 148 |
| 2012 | 14 | 140 |
| 2013 | 11 | 137 |
| 2014 | 12 | 149 |
| 2015 | 7 | 155 |
| 2016 | 11 | 166 |
| 2017 | 5 | 147 |
| 2018 | 10 | 147 |
| 2019 | 3 | 163 |
| 2020 | 6 | 175 |
| 2021 | 7 | 208 |
| 2022 | 8 | 187 |
| 2023 | 6 | 206 |
| 2024 | 8 | 196 |
Waynesburg University alumni
-
Edward Martin
- Enrolled in Waynesburg University
- Studied in 1901
- Occupations
- writersolicitorlawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Edward Martin was an American lawyer, military officer and Republican party politician from Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. He served as the 32nd governor of Pennsylvania from 1943 until 1947 and as a United States senator from Pennsylvania from 1947 until 1959.
-
Albert B. Cummins
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Albert Baird Cummins was an American lawyer and politician. He was the 18th governor of Iowa, elected to three consecutive terms and U.S. Senator for Iowa, serving for 18 years. Cummins was a leader of the Progressive movement in Washington and Iowa. He fought to break up monopolies. Cummins' successes included establishing the direct primary to allow voters to select candidates instead of bosses; outlawing free railroad passes for politicians; imposing a two-cent street railway maximum fare; and abolishing corporate campaign contributions. He tried, with less success, to lower the high protective tariff in Washington.
-
Alex Shigo
- Occupations
- biologistscientific collectorhorticulturist
- Biography
-
Alex L. Shigo was a biologist and plant pathologist with the United States Forest Service whose studies of tree decay resulted in many improvements to standard arboricultural practices. He travelled and lectured widely to promote understanding of tree biology among arborists and foresters. His large body of primary research serves as a broad foundation for further research in tree biology.
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Thomas E. Morgan
- Enrolled in Waynesburg University
- Studied in 1930
- Occupations
- surgeonpolitician
- Biography
-
Thomas Ellsworth Morgan was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
General info
| Alternative names | Waynesburg College |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1849 |
| Colors | dark orange, black |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 249 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 51 West College Street Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, 15370-1257 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,000 |
| Phone | 7246278191 |