About Waynesburg University

Founded in 1849, Waynesburg University. is a Private college. Located in Pennsylvania, which is a city setting in Pennsylvania, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,400 full time undergraduate students, and 405 full time graduate students.

The Waynesburg University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 12:1. There are 79 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Waynesburg University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate93%
Application Deadline
Application Fee20
SAT Range860-1070
ACT Range19-25

Admissions at are considered Less Selective, with ,16% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 27 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

81% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 44% were in the top quarter, and 19% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Waynesburg University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
59%
“We know about current events and vote”
41%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
6%
“Sometimes, but not often”
82%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
12%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
35%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
65%
“I feel extremely safe”
24%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
53%
“We bought the gear”
24%
“We live for the big game”
6%
“It”s not really our thing”
12%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
65%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
18%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
35%
“They keep regular office hours”
65%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
18%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
53%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
18%
“We only party on weekends”
12%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
24%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
71%
“There might be people who do”
6%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
59%
“We know about current events and vote”
41%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
6%
“Sometimes, but not often”
82%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
12%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
35%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
65%
“I feel extremely safe”
24%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
53%
“We bought the gear”
24%
“We live for the big game”
6%
“It”s not really our thing”
12%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
65%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
18%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
35%
“They keep regular office hours”
65%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
18%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
53%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
18%
“We only party on weekends”
12%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
24%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
71%
“There might be people who do”
6%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    40 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 15 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    23 Students rated off-campus housing 3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    41 Students rated campus food 2.6 stars. 2 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    42 Students rated campus facilities 4.1 stars. 31 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    42 Students rated class size 4.6 stars. 74 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    42 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    42 Students rated local services 4 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    42 Students rated academics 4.4 stars. 60 % gave the school a 5.0.

Waynesburg University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Waynesburg University?

18 Students rated Waynesburg University

Abigail - 04/07/2024

It a very nice school they are also so helpful if you need anything they are so helpful with your work and communication skills. They also in encourage you join activities or sports while you are there and to meet new people along the way. They also have a lot of activities for the students to do off campus.

Julia - 07/25/2022

Waynesburg University is like a tight family. Walking through campus, there is always someone that you know. I love the small community that we having making it easy to connect with others and be involved in the things we love. I would say that the professors truly care about what they are teaching, and they are invested in our careers in the future.

Brendan - 02/23/2022

The class sizes are small, and the professors and students are nice. The weather is really hot and humid in the summer and the dorms have no air conditioning. In the winter it is always bitter cold and snowy and there is nothing to do outside of Waynesburg. It is kind of hard to stay motivated at times with the brutal winters and lack of things to do. Another downside is that the food is terrible and the meal plans are overpriced. I resorted to buying my own groceries which I did not plan on when I enrolled at Waynesburg. At least there are some decent grocery stores in Waynesburg. If you're looking for a small college in a small town, Waynesburg may be a good choice but otherwise I would not recommend.

Samantha - 04/29/2020

Waynesburg University is truly amazing and I am so excited to go there next fall. I am currently enrolled in Waynesburg and can not wait to start my college experience. Everything is great at the university from the dorms to the classrooms. The teachers for the major I am pursuing actually have experienced what they are teaching and have been in jobs related to their topics so it adds to the hands-on experience. Another great thing is sports. The coach for the sport I am going into actually cares about his athletes and checks up on all of us to make sure we are all doing our best. Waynesburg is the absolute best.

Waynesburg University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Waynesburg University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Waynesburg University is 93%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    The most important piece of advice for helping myself to make the transition from high school to college would definitely be to learn a way to efficiently manage my time. Adjusting to a college schedule is a significant change from the way a high school schedule is designed. The breaks between classes in college can sometimes be several hours, and those several hours could be used to get ahead on a reading assignment in a class or to review material for an exam in the class that is coming up later that day. I certainly did not always use my time as effectively as I could have during college, but I got by and did very well regardless. For others, inefficiently managing time could make a crucial difference in their performance. Along with efficiently managing time for academics, I would advise that time must also be made to just enjoy the experience of college. I worked two part-time jobs during college and was a commuter, and I always found myself rushing home after classes to go directly to work or get something else done. My job was beneficial to me, but I wish I had experienced more on campus.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Waynesburg University is a diverse community of people seeking to find their calling, pursue excellence and make the world a better place.

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  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    There is no air conditioning in the summer months and it gets extremely hot!

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  5. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are awesome. THey are very helpful in figuring things out and they are there when i need them. We are like a family here

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  6. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone who does not care about academics. Someone who likes to party constantly.

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  7. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had been more prepared for the conservative-type campus that it is. I am much more liberal than many of my classmates, and although I have found friends who share similar views, it is still a very conservative school.

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  8. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Someone who is from a small hometown or from a small high school. Someone who enjoys the country and having time to themselves.

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  9. What's unique about your campus?

    the amount of service opportunities offered and the family feel from students and staff

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  10. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about Waynesburg University would have to be not having air conditioning in the underclassmen dorms.

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  11. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    athletic training, nursing and forensic science programs

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  12. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    it is a quiet older religious school. If you don't like the country life this is not the school for you to attend.

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  13. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The classes are small and the professors are always available to help you. Also, there is free tutoring!!!

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  14. What are the academics like at your school?

    The academics at Waynesburg are great. All of the instructors care about your learning. They're willing to meet one-on-one and work with you on anything that you need to. Tutoring is available and the tutors work around your schedule. I've really learned a lot from being here. Professors put their hearts into their lessons and make them as interactive and exciting as they possibly could.

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  15. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    Chapel is offered every Tuesday and students love to attend. There is not much to do off of campus because town is so small. Students enjoy music at coffeehouses, musicals, and trips to different things like the zoo or sporting events in Pittsburgh.

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  16. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    Waynesburg University offers students an amazing community to study in. Everyone on campus is like a family. Because the campus is so small, it's hard to get from place to place without seeing someone that you know. The class sizes are smaller, and the instructors really seem to care about your learning. A lot of people on campus share in my faith and it's really been a blessing to attend Waynesburg. I've grown in ways that I've never expected. The only downfalls to the school are the price, the underclassmen dorms, and the food. The tuition is very high for the education received. The underclassmen dorms are very small and hot all year long. The food is practically the same everyday, not great, and pricey.

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  17. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    Since the school's tuition is so high, a lot of people think that our students are stuck up. While this is true of some students, it isn't true of everyone. You just have to be open and willing to give people a chance and get to know them better.

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Student Body

Students

59%

female

41%

male

1,400

Total Undergrad Enrollment

405

Total Grad Students

22%

Out-Of-State

78%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

53

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

42%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
N/A
% Black or African-American
4%
% Hispanic/Latino
2%
% White or Caucasian
91%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

99% of students attending Waynesburg University receive some sort of financial aid. 33% were awarded federal grants.79%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$22,800

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,500

Books and Supplies

$9,490

Room and Board

33,790

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$12,836
$30 - $48K
$15,637
$48 - $75K
$16,980
$75 - $110K
$20,850
$110K & UP
$21,480

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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