Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,165
Graduate Enrollment: 288
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 74.96%
Male/Female: 43% / 57% (2017)
First generation college students: 26.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.9% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 50.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 33.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 23.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 15.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 83.6%
Black: 3.5%
Hispanic: 1.2%
Asian: 0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 7.1%
Non-resident alien: 0.3%
Unknown race: 3.2%
Black: 3.5%
Hispanic: 1.2%
Asian: 0.8%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 7.1%
Non-resident alien: 0.3%
Unknown race: 3.2%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $39,095
In-State tuition: $27,450Out-of-State tuition: $27,450
Estimated books and supplies: $1,500 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,380 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,030 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,220 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,030 (2022)
Average Family Income: $80,505 (2017)
Median Family Income: $69,370 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 32.1%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 77.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $286 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $18,624 |
| $30k-48k | $19,133 |
| $48k-75k | $19,810 |
| $75k-110k | $22,588 |
| $110k+ | $24,824 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 58%6-year graduation rate: 67%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 98.3% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $21,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $22,719 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 81.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 83.2% (2017) |
| @5 year | 86.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 68.3% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 72.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $42,468 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $49,587 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 25 | $27,000 | $286 | $29,553 ($2,463) | $38,651 ($3,221) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 2 | $50,477 ($4,206) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 19 | $27,000 | $286 | $41,320 ($3,443) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 18 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 20 | $27,000 | $286 | $28,351 ($2,363) | |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 12 | $464 | $40,225 ($3,352) | $49,434 ($4,120) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 32 | $27,000 | $286 | $39,372 ($3,281) | $36,230 ($3,019) |
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 9 | $45,691 ($3,808) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Policy Analysis. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Sciences, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 11 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Doctoral Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 77 | $27,000 | $286 | $61,741 ($5,145) | $66,808 ($5,567) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 31 | $97,191 ($8,099) | $94,133 ($7,844) | ||
| First Professional Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 19 | $27,000 | $286 | $38,126 ($3,177) | $63,887 ($5,324) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 77 | $272 | $69,421 ($5,785) | $88,719 ($7,393) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 10 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $61,920Full time faculty: 39%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $43,365,924 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $52,231,962 (2022)