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Interested in attending Waynesburg University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Waynesburg University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

92
%
Acceptance rate
3.46
Average High School GPA
1040
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Waynesburg University?

92%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Waynesburg accepted 92% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 1,801 people applied and 1,656 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
678 / 726 (93%)
Men
975 / 1075 (91%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Waynesburg University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

20%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 20% ended up enrolling at Waynesburg University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Waynesburg University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Waynesburg considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Interview
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Extracurricular Activities

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Waynesburg University?

3.46
Average High School GPA
1040
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Waynesburg University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.46.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
30%
3.75-3.99
15%
3.50-3.74
13%
3.25-3.49
7%
3.00-3.24
12%
2.50-2.99
17%
2.00-2.49
6%

Waynesburg is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

17%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

4%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
500
Math Mean
560
75th Percentile
590
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
500
Verbal Mean
480
75th Percentile
630
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1020
Composite Mean
1040
75th Percentile
1210

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Waynesburg University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

September 15
Application notification

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