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Waynesburg University is located in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, United States. It was established in 1849 as Waynesburg College. The college is a member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. It was founded by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church.
The college campus covers an area of 70 acres and comprises of more than 23 buildings. Waynesburg College serves roughly 2,500 students every year. It has more than 70 degree options, and its top five areas are communication, business, sciences (as in nursing), education, and law. Doctorate and graduate programs are also offered.
Waynesburg University has an active student life. Some of the clubs and organizations are the Commuter Club, Black Student Union, and Women’s Association.
A few academic honoraries of Waynesburg University are Alpha Kappa Psi (Business), DRUS (Women's Honorary), and Sigma Theta Tau (Nursing). The university has a diverse student body and enrolls numerous international students who represent more than 20 states and many foreign countries.
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Campus Location51 W College St
Waynesburg, PA 15370-1257
USA
Main Tel: (724) 627-8191
Web Site The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities. |
Waynesburg University HighlightsWhere Waynesburg University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in nursing and emergency medicine, business and management, and family and social work.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 343 | 28 | | Master | 237 | 4 | | Associate | 7 | 4 | | Doctorale | | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Waynesburg University was 2,462 in 2007 (1,963 full-time equivalent). About 43% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 57% of the class. Undergrads are 67% of enrolled students and graduate students are 33%. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 16,420 | | Room | $ 3,420 | | Board | $ 3,280 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,100 | | Other | $ 480 |
Financial Aid: Waynesburg University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 27 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 33 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 5 |
Housing and MealsWaynesburg University provides on-campus housing for 936 of its 1,963 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Waynesburg University AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Waynesburg University is in the Presidents' Athletic Conference for major sports.
Waynesburg University Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 58% | | Women | 69% | | All | 63% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 450-540 | | Math | 450-550 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (1 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (202 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business/Commerce
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Finance
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (7 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (3 awarded) - Visual and Performing Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (41 awarded) - Educational/Instructional Media Design
- Elementary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (42 awarded) - Human Services
- Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS (24 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- History
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Social Sciences
MATHEMATICS (7 awarded) MEDIA (15 awarded) - Advertising
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (6 awarded) - Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (161 awarded) - Nursing
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (8 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (7 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (0 awarded) SCIENCE (22 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (10 awarded) - Forensic Science and Technology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (31 awarded) - Counseling Psychology
- Psychology
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