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Waynesburg University

#796 in US ranking Waynesburg, PA
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$45,024
Tuition & fees
$31,350
Avg. aid
$21,880
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
90%
SAT range
930–1250
ACT range
19–23

Outcomes

Graduation rate
66%
Median salary
$50,443
1 yr after graduation

What are the graduation rates for students at Waynesburg University?

Waynesburg University's reported four-year graduation rate is 54%, and its six-year rate is 66%. These rates track defined cohorts of first-time, full-time, degree-seeking students; they do not describe the completion experience of every transfer, part-time, or graduate student.

The difference between the two rates indicates that some students in the measured cohort completed after four years but within six. The reported first-year retention rate is 72%, measuring the share of a defined entering group that returned the following fall rather than the share that ultimately graduated. Prospective students should use these figures to ask program-specific questions about course availability, advising, and time to degree, not as a prediction of their own result.

What is the earning potential for graduates at Waynesburg University?

Federal College Scorecard field-of-study data report earnings for some Waynesburg programs roughly one year after completion. These are median earnings for the federally aided graduates represented in each reported field, not starting-salary offers or a forecast for every graduate.

  • Registered nursing: $59,376.
  • Criminal justice and corrections: $37,754.
  • Teacher education for specific levels and methods: $30,605.
  • Communication and media studies: $28,874.
  • Psychology: $27,107.

These figures come from the College Scorecard field-of-study release identified as of October 2026. They describe different occupations and educational pathways: for example, psychology graduates may enter further study, while nursing graduates may enter a licensed profession. Earnings data can help frame questions about borrowing and career plans, but they omit factors such as local wages, hours worked, later career growth, and the circumstances of graduates not represented in a published figure.

Waynesburg University Graduation Rate

Avg. graduation
66%
4-year graduation
54%
6-year graduation
66%

Waynesburg University Retention and Employment

First-year retention, full-time students
72%
First-year retention, part-time students
100%
Employed 1 year after graduation
98%

Waynesburg University Median Alumni Salary Over Time

1 year after graduation
$50,443
4 years after graduation
$59,019
5 years after graduation
$55,914
7 years after graduation
$62,890
10 years after starting college
$62,368

Alumni Salary for Waynesburg University Degrees

Degrees

Avg. salary

Communication and Media Studies

$28,874

Criminal Justice and Corrections

$37,754

Psychology, General

$27,107

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

$59,376

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

$30,605

Waynesburg University Graduations Per Degree

BACHELOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

501363

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

161733

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

102333

Education

16319

Social Sciences

8816

Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

4913

Psychology

8210

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

549

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

426

Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

145

MASTER’S Degree

Women Men Total

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

202646

Health Professions and Related Programs

261238

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services

8210

Education

617

DOCTOR’S Degree

Women Men Total

Health Professions and Related Programs

213

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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