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Value and Rankings

Learn who is talking about our value, rankings and why

Consistently recognized as a top school within ranking systems focused on value and job placement, Waynesburg University has emerged as a national leader in educational value.

  
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Waynesburg University has also been recognized as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction for its continued commitment to engaged, hands-on education. This marks the ninth consecutive year that Waynesburg has earned the distinction. Read more 

 

Why is Waynesburg a best value?

4.6%

Our student loan default rate of 4.6% is much lower than the national average of 9.6%.

$12K

Tuition, room and board at Waynesburg is approximately $12,000 below the national average for private, non-profit, four-year colleges.

100%

100% of Waynesburg students receive some form of financial aid each year.

How do our programs rank?

Many of our top majors have been recognized for academic excellence and value throughout the region and nationwide.

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College of Distinction

Waynesburg University has been recognized as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction and has received specialized recognition for its business field of study.

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Top Online MBA

Waynesburg University’s Master of Business Administration (MBA) program has been recognized as a “Top 50 Online MBA Program” by Online Master’s Degrees, ranking No. 21 nationally.

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Top master's program

Waynesburg University’s Addictions Counseling Program was recognized as a 2022 Top 50 Master’s Counseling Program for Addiction Counseling by Addiction Counselor, being ranked No. 4 in the country for the second consecutive year.

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Waynesburg University has been ranked No. 5 as a Top Ranked Program on allnurses’ 19 Best RN to BSN Programs in Pennsylvania for 2024.

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Waynesburg University has been recognized as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction and has received specialized recognition for its nursing field of study.

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Waynesburg University has been recognized as a 2024 Best Online RN to BSN Programs in Pennsylvania, landing at the No. 1 position.

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College of Distinction

Waynesburg University has been recognized as a 2024-2025 College of Distinction and has received specialized recognition for its education field of study.

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Overall Rankings and Recognition

Review all of Waynesburg University's regional and national recognition.