Waynesburg University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5207 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1459 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1379 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #97 of 155 | In Pennsylvania |
| #5669 of 6,270 | For History |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 76%
- Undergraduates
- 1,116
- Graduates
- 250
- Male:Female Ratio
- 41:59
- 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 76% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 76% | 76% |
| Applicants | 2,157 | 1,183 | 964 |
| Admissions | 1,630 | 894 | 733 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 299 | 148 | 151 |
164 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
177 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
85 or 28%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 960
or below
75% of them
had 1200
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Waynesburg University are 960-1200 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
23 or 8%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Waynesburg University are 19-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | 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 | 1145 (84%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 78 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 48 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 43 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 31 (2%) |
| Asian | 10 (0.7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 5 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Waynesburg University is $22,281 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 | $18,275 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,371 |
| $48-75K | $19,000 |
| $75-110K | $22,620 |
| $110K+ | $25,759 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,300 | $16,440 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,300 | $16,440 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,300 | $16,440 |
| Fee in-district | $1,190 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,190 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,190 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,054 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,890 |
| Room charge | $6,020 |
| Meal charge | $5,870 |
Waynesburg University majors
Waynesburg University has granted 266 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs, 121 master's across 7 programs, and 7 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Waynesburg University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 65 | 23 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 17 | 61 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 33 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 20 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 15 | ||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 13 | ||
| Law Enforcement Investigation and Interviewing | 12 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 8 | 3 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 11 | ||
| Finance, General | 10 | ||
| Psychology, General | 9 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Accounting | 7 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 6 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | ||
| Human Services, General | 5 | ||
| Social Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 4 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 4 | ||
| History, General | 4 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 4 | ||
| Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General | 3 | ||
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 3 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 3 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 3 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 2 | ||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 2 | ||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | 2 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| International Policy Analysis | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 266 | 121 | 7 |
Waynesburg University has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 41% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 55% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Waynesburg University has published 258 scientific papers with 2,022 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 Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 2 |
| 1992 | 2 | 6 |
| 1993 | 5 | 2 |
| 1994 | 6 | 1 |
| 1995 | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 | 1 | 7 |
| 1997 | 1 | 7 |
| 1998 | 2 | 9 |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 | 3 | 2 |
| 2001 | 2 | 10 |
| 2002 | 3 | 5 |
| 2003 | 5 | 13 |
| 2004 | 9 | 7 |
| 2005 | 6 | 8 |
| 2006 | 5 | 12 |
| 2007 | 4 | 19 |
| 2008 | 12 | 32 |
| 2009 | 10 | 52 |
| 2010 | 11 | 80 |
| 2011 | 13 | 135 |
| 2012 | 11 | 125 |
| 2013 | 12 | 133 |
| 2014 | 10 | 131 |
| 2015 | 4 | 133 |
| 2016 | 9 | 136 |
| 2017 | 6 | 134 |
| 2018 | 7 | 116 |
| 2019 | 4 | 109 |
| 2020 | 8 | 112 |
| 2021 | 5 | 130 |
| 2022 | 8 | 106 |
| 2023 | 6 | 131 |
Waynesburg University alumni
-
Edward Martin
- Enrolled in Waynesburg University
- Studied in 1901
- Occupations
- lawyersolicitorwriterpolitician
- 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
- politicianlawyer
- 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
- biologisthorticulturist
- Biography
-
Alex L. Shigo was a biologist, 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
- politiciansurgeon
- 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 | 290 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 51 West College Street Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, 15370-1257 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,000 |
| Phone | 7246278191 |