Waynesburg University

www.waynesburg.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$26,380

3.74% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$22,070

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.19%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

75%

2,017 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,470

85% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

66.6%

237 Graduates

About

Waynesburg University is a higher education institution located in Greene County, PA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Waynesburg University were Registered Nursing (88 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (36 degrees), and Speech Communication & Rhetoric (20 degrees).

In 2021, 441 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Waynesburg University. 61.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (385 degrees), 27.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Waynesburg University is $26,380, which is $3,196 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Waynesburg University is $26,380, which is $3,196 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,070.

In 2021, 98% of undergraduate students attending Waynesburg University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 77% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$26,380

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Waynesburg University was $26,380. The cost of tuition at Waynesburg University is $3,196 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$22,070

2021 Value

10.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Waynesburg University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,070. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Waynesburg University grew by 10.2%.

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

$9,595

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Waynesburg University was of $9,595 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 5.79% between 2020 and 2021.

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

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Waynesburg University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.08% with respect to 2020, 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.

1.19%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Waynesburg University was 1.19%, which represents 6 out of the 506 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 2,017 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 27.3% annual growth. Out of those 2,017 applicants, 1,512 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75% acceptance rate.

There were 1,470 students enrolled at Waynesburg University in 2021. 76% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Waynesburg University has an overall enrollment yield of 19.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,512

Accepted Out of 2,017

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Waynesburg University was 75% (1,512 admissions from 2,017 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 90%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 27.3%, while admissions grew by 6.11%..

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

76%

Submission Percentage (2020)

251

Scores Submitted (2020)

76% of enrolled first-time students at Waynesburg University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Waynesburg University had a total enrollment of 1,470 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Waynesburg University is 1,249 students and the part-time enrollment is 221. This means that 85% of students enrolled at Waynesburg University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Waynesburg University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 81.7% White, 5.85% Two or More Races, 4.08% Black or African American, 1.09% Hispanic or Latino, 0.884% Asian, 0.204% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.136% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Waynesburg University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (49%), followed by White Male (34.5%) and Two or More Races Male (3.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (52.1%), followed by White Male (24.8%) and Black or African American Female (5.98%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Waynesburg University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,470 students. The full-time enrollment at Waynesburg University is 1,249 and the part-time enrollment is 221. This means that 85% of students enrolled at Waynesburg University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

69%

2021 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 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
1,201 enrolled students
Two or More Races
86 enrolled students
Black or African American
60 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Waynesburg University is 81.7% White, 5.85% Two or More Races, 4.08% Black or African American, 1.09% Hispanic or Latino, 0.884% Asian, 0.204% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.136% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 84 students (5.71%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 101 more women than men received degrees from Waynesburg University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Waynesburg University is white (385 degrees awarded). There were 27.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Waynesburg University is Registered Nursing (88 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (36 degrees) and Speech Communication & Rhetoric (20 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (51 degrees awarded), History (10 degrees), and Communications (20 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

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 Other managers (275,064 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (257,738 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (211,462 people), Police officers (154,484 people), and Social workers, all other (130,969 people).

The most specialized majors at Waynesburg University in 2021 are Protective Services (51 degrees awarded), History (10 degrees), Communications (20 degrees), Psychology (32 degrees), and THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (4 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Diagnostic medical sonographers

The most specialized majors at Waynesburg University are Protective Services (51 degrees awarded), History (10 degrees), Communications (20 degrees), Psychology (32 degrees), and THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (4 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (672,436 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (428,413 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (370,399 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (275,890 people), and Legal services (193,789 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
88 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
36 degrees awarded
Speech Communication & Rhetoric
20 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Waynesburg University was Registered Nursing with 88 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

170

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

271

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 170 degrees were awarded to men at Waynesburg University, which is 0.627 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (271).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Waynesburg University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.04 times more than the 28 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 103 degrees were awarded to men at Waynesburg University in Registered Nursing, which is 9.36 times more than the 11 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

60%

100% Completion Time

66%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 60% of students graduating from Waynesburg University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 66% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 66% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Waynesburg University is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.95% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
385 degrees awarded
Black or African American
14 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
8 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Waynesburg University is white (385 degrees awarded). There were 27.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (14 degrees).

4.76% of degree recipients (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
235 degrees awarded
White Male
150 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Waynesburg University is white female (235 degrees awarded). There were 1.57 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (150 degrees).

Operations

Waynesburg University has an endowment valued at nearly $52.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 10.9M (20.8%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Waynesburg University had a total salary expenditure of 44.7M. Waynesburg University employs 24 Professors, 24 Assistant professors and 17 Instructors. Most academics at Waynesburg University are Male Professor (16), Female Assistant professor (15), and Female Instructor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Waynesburg University are: Management, with 29 employees, Service, with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees.

Endowment

$52.2M

2021 Endowment

20.4%

growth from 2020

Waynesburg University has an endowment valued at about $52.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Waynesburg University grew 20.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.8M higher 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

$15.8M

2021 Salaries

3.09%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Waynesburg University paid a median of $15.8M in salaries, which represents 35.3% of their overall expenditure ($44.7M) and a 3.09% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.29M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Waynesburg University paid a total of $5.29M to 81 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

24 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

29 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Waynesburg University were Professor with 24 employees, Assistant professor with 24 employees, and Instructor with 17 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Waynesburg University were Management with 29 employees, Service with 29 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 29 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Waynesburg University was Male Professor with 16 employees, Female Assistant professor with 15 employees, and Female Instructor with 14 employees.

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