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How strong are the academics at Waynesburg University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

12:1
Student to faculty ratio
18
Average class size
58%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Waynesburg has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 12:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
47
10-19
174
20-29
93
30-39
11
40-49
1
50-99
2

Honors Programs

Waynesburg University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Waynesburg's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Waynesburg University:

72%
First-year retention rate
58%
4-year grad rate
59%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Waynesburg University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Psychology, General
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Sports Communication
-1.6
12.32
26.24
40.16
54.08
68

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 6
  • Biochemistry 1
  • Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 9
  • Business/Commerce, General 8
  • Accounting 5
  • Finance, General 3
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 2
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 1
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 1
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 1
Communication
  • Sports Communication 10
  • Communication and Media Studies 8
  • Communication, General 8
  • Journalism 2
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 1
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication 1
  • Advertising 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Technology 2
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 2
  • Computer Science 2
Education
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 13
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 2
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 2
  • History Teacher Education 2
  • Mathematics Teacher Education 1
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing 2
  • English Language and Literature, General 1
  • Creative Writing 1
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 68
  • Athletic Training/Trainer 8
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 6
History
  • History, General 1
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 35
  • Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation 5
  • Forensic Science and Technology 1
  • Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism 0
Legal Professions And Studies
  • Pre-Law Studies 2
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 5
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Science 3
  • Environmental Studies 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 3
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 15
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 4
  • Human Services, General 4
  • Human Services, General 4
  • International Policy Analysis 0
Social Sciences
  • Forensic Anthropology 9
  • Political Science and Government, General 0
  • Social Sciences, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 5
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General 2
  • Commercial and Advertising Art 1
  • Fine and Studio Arts Management 0

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