Waynesburg University

www.waynesburg.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$28,120

3% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$22,837

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

91.7%

1,806 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,315

86.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

60.5%

242 Graduates

About

Waynesburg University is a higher education institution located in Greene County, PA. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Waynesburg University were Registered Nursing (68 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (35 degrees), and General Psychology (15 degrees).

In 2023, 386 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Waynesburg University. 63.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (346 degrees), 28.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Waynesburg University is $28,120, which is $3,545 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Waynesburg University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 485 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Waynesburg University is $28,120, which is $3,545 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,837.

In 2023, 96% of undergraduate students attending Waynesburg University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 72% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$28,120

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Waynesburg University was $28,120. The cost of tuition at Waynesburg University is $3,545 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Waynesburg University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$22,837

2023 Value

2.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Waynesburg University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,837. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Waynesburg University grew by 2.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Waynesburg University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,470

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Waynesburg University was of $10,470 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 6.84% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Waynesburg University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

72%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at Waynesburg University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Waynesburg University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Waynesburg University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 485 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Waynesburg University received 1,806 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 16.3% annual growth. Out of those 1,806 applicants, 1,656 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 91.7% acceptance rate.

There were 1,315 students enrolled at Waynesburg University in 2023. 17% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Waynesburg University has an overall enrollment yield of 20.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

91.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,656

Accepted Out of 1,806

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Waynesburg University was 91.7% (1,656 admissions from 1,806 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 75.6%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 16.3%, while admissions grew by 1.6%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Waynesburg University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

17%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

17% of enrolled first-time students at Waynesburg University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Waynesburg University had a total enrollment of 1,315 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Waynesburg University is 1,142 students and the part-time enrollment is 173. This means that 86.8% of students enrolled at Waynesburg University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Waynesburg University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82.5% White, 7.6% Black or African American, 4.49% Hispanic or Latino, 3.19% Two or More Races, 0.76% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.304% Asian, and 0.152% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Waynesburg University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.2%), followed by White Male (34.1%) and Black or African American Male (5.25%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (58.5%), followed by White Male (24.9%) and Black or African American Female (5.37%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Waynesburg University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,315 students. The full-time enrollment at Waynesburg University is 1,142 and the part-time enrollment is 173. This means that 86.8% of students enrolled at Waynesburg University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Waynesburg University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

72%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Waynesburg University was 72%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Waynesburg University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Waynesburg University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,085 enrolled students
Black or African American
100 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
59 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Waynesburg University is 82.5% White, 7.6% Black or African American, 4.49% Hispanic or Latino, 3.19% Two or More Races, 0.76% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.304% Asian, and 0.152% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 7 students (0.532%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 104 more women than men received degrees from Waynesburg University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Waynesburg University is white (346 degrees awarded). There were 28.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Waynesburg University is Registered Nursing (68 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (35 degrees) and General Psychology (15 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Waynesburg University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (58 degrees awarded), Communications (23 degrees), and Theology (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Waynesburg University are Registered nurses (1,486,811 people), Other managers (270,709 people), Medical & health services managers (179,297 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (155,915 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (151,627 people).

The most specialized majors at Waynesburg University in 2023 are Protective Services (58 degrees awarded), Communications (23 degrees), Theology (5 degrees), Health (127 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Waynesburg University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Waynesburg University are Protective Services (58 degrees awarded), Communications (23 degrees), Theology (5 degrees), Health (127 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (4 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Waynesburg University are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Waynesburg University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
68 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
35 degrees awarded
General Psychology
15 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Waynesburg University was Registered Nursing with 68 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Waynesburg University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

141

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

245

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 141 degrees were awarded to men at Waynesburg University, which is 0.576 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (245).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Waynesburg University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Waynesburg University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.67 times more than the 21 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Waynesburg University in Registered Nursing, which is 13 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

58%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 58% of students graduating from Waynesburg University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Waynesburg University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
346 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
12 degrees awarded
Black or African American
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Waynesburg University is white (346 degrees awarded). There were 28.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (12 degrees).

0.518% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
222 degrees awarded
White Male
124 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
11 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Waynesburg University is white female (222 degrees awarded). There were 1.79 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (124 degrees).

Operations

Waynesburg University has an endowment valued at nearly $35.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.39M (9.5%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Waynesburg University had a total salary expenditure of 44.8M. Waynesburg University employs 24 Assistant professors, 20 Professors and 15 Associate professors. Most academics at Waynesburg University are Female Assistant professor (16), Male Professor (11), and Female Professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Waynesburg University are: Management, with 35 employees, Service, with 31 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees.

Endowment

$35.7M

2023 Endowment

12.9%

decline from 2022

Waynesburg University has an endowment valued at about $35.7M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Waynesburg University declined 12.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $14M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Waynesburg University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$15.1M

2023 Salaries

3.41%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Waynesburg University paid a median of $15.1M in salaries, which represents 33.7% of their overall expenditure ($44.8M) and a 3.41% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.706% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 3.09% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.72M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Waynesburg University paid a total of $4.72M to 70 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

24 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

35 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Waynesburg University were Assistant professor with 24 employees, Professor with 20 employees, and Associate professor with 15 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Waynesburg University were Management with 35 employees, Service with 31 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Waynesburg University was Female Assistant professor with 16 employees, Male Professor with 11 employees, and Female Professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Waynesburg University.

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