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 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.

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

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.

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

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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Explore the Master of Arts in Criminal Investigation Program