# Waynesburg University

Private nonprofit college in Waynesburg, PA. IPEDS ID 216694.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/waynesburg-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/waynesburg-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 90% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $18,235 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 66%; beats 59% of PA colleges and 71% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $58,537; beats 39% of PA colleges and 66% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $21,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,916 |
| 30-48k | $11,974 |
| 48-75k | $14,786 |
| 75-110k | $19,300 |
| 110k+ | $27,921 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.12 years on average (54% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $58,537 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,916 | $53,214 | 2.3 years |
| 30-48k | $11,974 | $49,333 | 2.2 years |
| 48-75k | $14,786 | $60,918 | 2.7 years |
| 75-110k | $19,300 | $79,516 | 3.5 years |
| 110k+ | $27,921 | $115,035 | 5.1 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $44,397
- Tuition and fees: $30,480
- Housing and meals: $12,300; books: $1,500

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 470–630; SAT math: 460–620; ACT: 19–23 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,806 applicants, 1,656 admitted, 336 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 90%, ACT 19–23 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 92%, ACT 16–25 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (43 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $71,208 | $79,037 | $27,000 |
| Business Administration | $43,209 | $61,457 | $27,000 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | $59,160 | $27,000 |
| Biology | not reported | $55,691 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $37,582 | $51,781 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | not reported | $48,163 | $27,000 |
| Communications | $29,070 | $45,152 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Processing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,769 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Studies / Paralegal | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Ecology and Evolutionary Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Bible Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Security / Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Policy Analysis | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Social Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Accounting | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Entrepreneurship | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Marketing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage not reported (metro), $96,430 (PA), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Criminal Justice → Police officer: median wage not reported (metro), $85,470 (PA), $76,210 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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