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Waynesburg College is found in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. Waynesburg is a town not particularly near any major cities. Applicants to the school are attracted by its Presbyterian Church (USA) identity. Waynesburg College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Students can earn degrees up to and including the Master's degree at the school.
Waynesburg College is known for its programs in business and management, family and social work, and nursing and emergency medicine.
Admission to the school is not automatic; not everyone who applies gets in. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 430. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 430 and 540.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Students numbered 2,134 in 2005 at Waynesburg College.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Waynesburg College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Waynesburg College values student athletics, and belongs to the Presidents' Athletic Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Waynesburg College
51 W College St
Waynesburg, PA 15370-1257
General Phone: (724) 627-8191
Admissions Phone: (724) 627-8191
Financial Aid Phone: (724) 627-8191
http://www.waynesburg.edu
Waynesburg College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 173 | business management, accounting, business administration, marketing, finance, business |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 97 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 50 | elementary school teaching, instructional media design |
| Family And Social Work | 34 | public administration, human services |
| Media | 27 | communication studies, advertising |
| Science | 24 | biology, chemistry, marine biology |
| Liberal Arts | 21 | social services, English, history, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | athletic trainer |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 11 | health service and sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer and info science |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 9 | commercial art |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 7 | forensic science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 6 | psychology |
| Art Studies | 2 | arts management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | various performing arts |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Waynesburg College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 313 | 26 |
| Master's degree | 149 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 22 | 3 |
In 2005, Waynesburg College had a total enrollment of 2,134 students (1,683 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 39% |
| Women | 61% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 78% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 84% |
| Maryland | 4% |
| Ohio | 3% |
| West Virginia | 3% |
| New York | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
Waynesburg College offers campus housing for 878 of its 1,683 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Waynesburg, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,462 | 1,094 | 75% | 341 | 31% |
| Men | 733 | 502 | 68% | 132 | 26% |
| Women | 729 | 592 | 81% | 209 | 35% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 88% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 24% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (724) 627-8191
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,150 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,150 |
| Room and board | $ 6,080 |
| Room charge | $ 3,100 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,980 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 470 |
Financial Aid:
Waynesburg College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 339100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (724) 627-8191
Waynesburg College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 18 | 11 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 13 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 3 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $58,489 | 6 | $56,473 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $48,196 | 4 | $51,525 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $43,121 | 12 | $43,447 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $38,739 | 5 | $35,195 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $48,176 | 27 | $46,010 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
| Track | Presidents' Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Waynesburg College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) NCAA athletic conference member
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