51 W. College Street
Waynesburg, PA 15370

Waynesburg University is a comprehensive Christian university offering doctoral, graduate and undergraduate programs in more than 70 academic disciplines. The university was founded in 1849 by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church and is located in Western Pennsylvania about an hour outside of the city of Pittsburgh. The universities master's program Universities-Master's (North) was rated in the third tier of U.S. News & World Report's "2008 Best Colleges."

Some popular majors at Waynesburg University include: business, communication, education and law. Students can take advantage of small classes as well as an outstanding faculty with about 70 percent holding doctoral or terminal degrees.

The University's campus is situated on about 70 acres of scenic land featuring about 23 buildings and state of the art facilities including the Eberly Library and the Center for Research and Economic Development.

Students are not only offered a diverse range of academic programs but can also take advantage of the athletic programs as well. The University boasts numerous men's and women's varsity sports including basketball, soccer, volleyball, football and more. The affiliations include the NCAA Division III and the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC).

Not only will students gain a unique experience and education at Waynesburg through academics, athletics, community service and more, but they will be attending university with a unique history. Waynesburg is one of the first colleges to offer degrees to women and the Waynesburg College vs. Fordham Football game was the first televised football game in the nation.

Quick Facts:

Waynesburg University is a member of the Council for Christian colleges and Universities (CCCU) and is one of only 27 Bonner Scholar schools in the country.

Roughly 2,000 students are served by WU annually that represent roughly 18 states and several foreign countries.

Student to Faculty Ratio: 13 to one and with enrollment at about 1,300 undergraduate students and 700 graduate and professional adults.

Waynesburg University is the second least expensive private institution of higher education in Pennsylvania with more than 80 percent of the students in the 2007-08 year receiving financial aid.

Waynesburg provides over $6.9 million annually in student scholarships.

During breaks, Waynesburg students take at least two international and two domestic service or mission trips within the United States as well as beyond. Students provide about 1200 hours of volunteer service every week of the school year.

The Templeton Foundation named Waynesburg to its Honor Roll of Character-Building Colleges in 1997.


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