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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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college of distinction
Waynesburg University has also been recognized as a 2025-2026 College of Distinction for its continued commitment to engaged, hands-on education. This marks the 10th consecutive year that Waynesburg has earned the distinction. Read more
Why is Waynesburg a best value?
$20,000
Average annual gift aid our students receive
$12K
Tuition, room and board at Waynesburg is approximately $12,000 below the national average for private, non-profit, four-year colleges.
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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 2026-2027 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.
Best Online Master’s in Counseling Programs of 2024
The University’s M.A. in Counseling was ranked among ten online programs recommended by BestColleges for mental health professionals looking for more opportunities or those with a bachelor’s degree looking for a meaningful career change.
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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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top-ranked statewide
Waynesburg’s Criminal Justice Administration Program ranked No. 2 overall out of the 22 schools named to College Factual’s 2023 “Best Criminal Justice Schools in Pennsylvania” list. The program has consistently been recognized as a best value school by College Factual in the past.
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Best for veterans
The undergraduate Criminal Justice Administration Program is also the No. 1 school on College Factual’s “Most Veteran Friendly in Pennsylvania for Criminal Justice” list for 2023. Read more about the recently launched Veteran and Military Student Services and Initiatives
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Best Online Master's
For the third consecutive year, Waynesburg’s Master of Arts in Criminal Investigation Program was No. 1 in the nation and earned the distinction as the “Intelligent Pick” by Intelligent.
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College of Distinction
Waynesburg University has been recognized as a 2026-2027 College of Distinction and has received specialized recognition for its education field of study.
PracticalNursing.org
Waynesburg University’s Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Program has been ranked No. 2 on PracticalNursing.org’s list of 2026 Best Pennsylvania LPN to RN/BSN Programs.
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College of distinction
Waynesburg University has been recognized as a 2026-2027 College of Distinction and has received specialized recognition for its nursing field of study.
Explore the Department of Nursing
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allnurses
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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RegisteredNursing.org
Waynesburg University has been recognized as a 2024 Best Online RN to BSN Programs in Pennsylvania, landing at the No. 1 position.
Overall Rankings and Recognition
Review all of Waynesburg University's regional and national recognition.