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Waynesburg College was established by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in 1849. It is a private institution of liberal arts, and is located in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. The campus of the institution consists of more than 23 buildings which are spread across an area of 70 acres. The college offers over 70 doctoral, graduate, and undergraduate programs of study. Various programs for studying abroad are also organized by the Waynesburg College.
Waynesburg College's athletics department fields a large number of men's and women's sports teams. They compete in the Presidents' Athletic Conference (PAC), and the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The college's athletic teams are nicknamed the Yellow Jackets. They participate in various sports including golf, cross country, basketball, tennis, and volleyball.
Waynesburg University is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Waynesburg, PA. The school is officially a Presbyterian Church (USA) school. Waynesburg University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at Waynesburg University often study business and management, family and social work, and nursing and emergency medicine.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 450 to 560 in 2007-2008. A quarter of students admitted in 2007-2008 scored 580 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
Waynesburg University offers classes to 2,462 students (2,261 full-time equivalent).
The school serves primarily full-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Presidents' Athletic Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Waynesburg University
51 W College St
Waynesburg, PA 15370-1257
General Phone: (724) 627-8191
http://www.waynesburg.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 209 | registered nursing, various nursing |
| Business and Management | 205 | business management, accounting, marketing, business, finance, business administration, entrepreneurship |
| Therapy and Counseling | 51 | counseling psychology, psychology |
| Family and Social Work | 37 | public administration, human services |
| Science | 31 | biology, chemistry, marine biology |
| Education and Teaching | 31 | elementary school teaching, instructional media design |
| Liberal Arts | 27 | English, social services, history, general studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Media | 23 | communication studies, advertising |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 12 | forensic science |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 8 | athletic trainer |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | computer and info science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | various performing arts |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | bible studies |
| Art Studies | 0 | arts management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | health service and sciences |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 0 | commercial art |
Number of programs and degrees for Waynesburg University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 413 | 28 |
| Master's degree | 233 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 4 |
| Doctor's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Waynesburg University had a total enrollment of 2,462 students (2,261 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 44% |
| Women | 56% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 66% |
| Graduate | 34% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 22% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 80% |
| Ohio | 9% |
| West Virginia | 3% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
Waynesburg University offers campus housing for 960 of its 2,261 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Waynesburg, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,310 | 1,433 | 62% | 449 | 31% |
| Men | 1,253 | 698 | 56% | 198 | 28% |
| Women | 1,057 | 735 | 70% | 251 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 580 |
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 | 78% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,080 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,080 |
| Room and board | $ 7,050 |
| Room charge | $ 3,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 575 |
Financial Aid:
Waynesburg University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 339100)
Waynesburg University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 14 | 11 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 16 | 17 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $57,970 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 13 | $66,075 | 7 | $64,507 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 5 | $56,372 | 4 | $55,815 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $47,212 | 16 | $50,970 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $46,073 | 4 | $43,316 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 32 | $56,199 | 31 | $53,664 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
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
General Studies
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Waynesburg University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| 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 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | |
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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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