Waynesburg University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Waynesburg University is a private nonprofit institution located in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania with approximately 1,009 undergraduate students enrolled. Waynesburg University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,235 per year. The graduation rate is 66%, and the typical graduate earns $51,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Waynesburg University is a private Christian university in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in 1850 and offers undergraduate and graduate programs in more than 70 academic concentrations. The university enrolls around 1,400 students, including approximately 1,100 undergraduates.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the 61% graduation rate and 72% freshman retention suggest a meaningful number of students don't finish or leave early, which is worth taking seriously. On the upside, median debt at graduation is a manageable $21,500, and the small Christian campus setting in rural Pennsylvania suits students who want close faculty relationships and a faith-integrated environment. Worth considering if you're drawn to that mission and have a clear academic plan, but ask hard questions about support services and why so many students don't complete their degrees.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 10% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,009 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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