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Waynesburg University (WU)

Black Pinpoint 51 West College Street | Waynesburg, PA | 15370

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
1,560
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Acceptance Rate
90%
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Average HS GPA
3.52

Deadlines

Regular
September 1

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
470 - 630

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
460 - 620

SAT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
1000 - 1060

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
19 - 23

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Testing Policies

Standardized testing policy for
use in admission:
Test Optional

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Academic GPA

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$28,960
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,500
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
2790
Transportation for Commuters
$1,210
On-Campus Room and Board
13790
Approximate Expenses per year
$48,250

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
11 : 1
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Total Faculty
147
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Terminal Degree
68

Gender

Women
84
Men
63
Minority
9
International
0

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
58%
Graduate in 5 years
60%
Graduate in 6 years
60%

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Doctoral/Professional
Doctoral/Research
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Post-Master's certificate

06. Student Body

Gender

51% female49% male

Out of State

22% are out
of state
78% are
in-state

Students

96% are
full time
4% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,012
Foreign Countries Represented
4

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.10%
Asian
0.20%
Black
8.16%
Hispanic
5.34%
Caucasian
81.17%
Unknown
0.81%
International
0.60%

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

Students
77%
First-Year Students
84%
Campus Environment
Rural
Help finding off-campus housing
No

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Megan Shriver
Admissions Counselor/Visit Coordinator
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Office of Admissions 51 West College Street Waynesburg, PA 15370
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724-852-3346

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

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724-852-3346

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
Varies
Average Length:
Varies

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconadmissions@waynesburg.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Information sessions are available and offered for each visit.

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Except during school breaks

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

The Pittsburgh International Airport is located one hour north of Waynesburg. Student Loop Service (Shuttle Bus to local stores)


LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Hampton Inn:724-802-1010 Comfort Inn: 724-627-3700 Microtel: 724-627-0310 Econo Lodge: 724-627-5544 Super Motel 8: 724-627-8880


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division III

Participate in intercollegiate sports
45%

Men's Sports (Yellow Jackets)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Soccer
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Tennis
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Track Field Outdoor
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Wrestling

Women's Sports (Yellow Jackets)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Lacrosse
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball
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Wrestling

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Dorms Coed
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male
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Other

Special Needs Admissions

Director
Sarah Feldberg
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
40
Number of Social Sororities
0
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
0%

12. Student Services

Military

Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: West Virginia University

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateJan 15

Required Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$26,177
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$24,447
Average Need-Based Loan
$5,056
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
78%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$49,174
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$19,821
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
06 - Need-Based United Negro College Fund

Federal Direct Student Loan Programs

01 - Direct PLUS Loans
02 - Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
03 - Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - Federal Nursing Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Graduate in 4 years
58%
Graduate in 5 years
60%
Graduate in 6 years
60%

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Alumni Services
03 - Classes
04 - Interest Inventory
05 - Internships
06 - Regional Alumni

Opportunities at School

01 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biochemistry.
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
  • Biomedical Sciences, General.
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other.
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
  • Finance, General.
  • Hospitality Administration/Management, General.
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Advertising.
  • Communication, General.
  • Journalism.
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric.
  • Sports Communication.
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04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
  • Computer Science.
  • Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other.
  • Data Processing.
  • Information Technology.
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05 EDUCATION.

  • Biology Teacher Education.
  • Chemistry Teacher Education.
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching.
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs.
  • Elementary Education and Teaching.
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education.
  • History Teacher Education.
  • Mathematics Teacher Education.
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education.
  • Social Science Teacher Education.
  • Social Studies Teacher Education.
  • Special Education and Teaching, General.
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06 ENGINEERING.

  • Engineering, General.
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07 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • Creative Writing.
  • English Language and Literature, General.
  • Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing.
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08 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Athletic Training/Trainer.
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management.
  • Pharmaceutical Sciences.
  • Pre-Physical Therapy Studies.
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling.
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09 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
  • Public/Applied History.
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12 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.
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13 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.

  • Biological and Physical Sciences.
  • International/Global Studies.
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
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14 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.

  • Environmental Science.
  • Environmental Studies.
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16 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
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17 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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19 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Physical and Biological Anthropology.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
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21 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Art/Art Studies, General.
  • Commercial and Advertising Art.
  • Music, General.

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