More selective than 36% of Pennsylvania colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
17% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 4% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Waynesburg University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Waynesburg University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Waynesburg University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 470 | 630 |
| SAT math | 460 | 620 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 23 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 930 | 1250 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Waynesburg University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 90% | 470–630 | 460–620 | 19–23 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 92% | 500–630 | 500–590 | 16–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Waynesburg University compared with other Pennsylvania colleges?
Waynesburg University has the 72nd-lowest acceptance rate of 111 Pennsylvania colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 68 | Cairn University-Langhorne | 88% | 60% | $27,642 |
| 69 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford | 89% | 48% | $15,350 |
| 70 | Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia | 89% | 79% | $29,689 |
| 71 | Gwynedd Mercy University | 90% | 57% | $27,483 |
| 72 | Waynesburg University | 90% | 66% | $18,235 |
| 73 | Robert Morris University | 90% | 66% | $23,003 |
| 74 | Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadelphia | 90% | 50% | $11,008 |
| 75 | Wilkes University | 91% | 63% | $27,743 |
| 76 | Kutztown University of Pennsylvania | 91% | 54% | $21,331 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Pennsylvania colleges →
Who enrolls at Waynesburg University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Waynesburg University admissions questions
What is the Waynesburg University acceptance rate?
Waynesburg University accepts 90% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,656 of 1,806 applicants were admitted.
Does Waynesburg University require the SAT or ACT?
Waynesburg University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 17% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Waynesburg University?
The middle 50% of Waynesburg University enrolled first-year students scored 930–1250 on the SAT and 19–23 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Waynesburg University?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (336 of 1,656).
Is Waynesburg University getting harder to get into?
Waynesburg University accepted 90% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 92% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Waynesburg University overview