- Acceptance rate: 90% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 470–630 reading and writing, 460–620 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 19–23 composite
- Average net price: $22,837 a year (2022–23)
On this page · 7 sections
How does your GPA compare?
Don't know your GPA? Calculate your GPA
Where you standEnter your GPA
Add a test score to compare it with what Waynesburg University reported: an acceptance rate of 90% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 19–23.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Waynesburg University reviews each application.
Waynesburg University GPA requirements
Waynesburg University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Waynesburg University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Waynesburg University acceptance rate
Waynesburg University admitted 1,403 of 1,562 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 90%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Waynesburg University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, with 1,030 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Waynesburg University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 470 | 550 | 630 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 540 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 21 | 23 |
| ACT English | 17 | 19 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 22 | 23 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1090 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Waynesburg University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
AP credit
Waynesburg University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,837 a year at Waynesburg University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Waynesburg University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Waynesburg University admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Waynesburg University?
Check Waynesburg University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Waynesburg University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 15% sent SAT scores and 3% sent ACT scores.
What is Waynesburg University's acceptance rate?
Waynesburg University's acceptance rate was 90% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,403 of 1,562 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does GPA matter at Waynesburg University?
A lot: Waynesburg University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and demonstration of competencies. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Waynesburg University?
Waynesburg University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Can I get into Waynesburg University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Waynesburg University admitted 90% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What are Waynesburg University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Waynesburg University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 470–630 in reading and writing and 460–620 in math; ACT composite 19–23, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
How much does Waynesburg University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,837 a year at Waynesburg University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Waynesburg University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Waynesburg University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Waynesburg University look at legacy status?
Yes. Waynesburg University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Waynesburg University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Waynesburg UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
Wrong result or missing a feature? Send feedback
Similar colleges in Pennsylvania
With a similar acceptance rate and size.
- University of Pittsburgh BradfordAdmits most applicants · 89% admitted
- Gwynedd Mercy UniversityAdmits most applicants · 90% admitted
- Cairn UniversityAdmits most applicants · 88% admitted
- Westminster CollegeAdmits most applicants · 93% admitted
- Wilson CollegeAdmits most applicants · 92% admitted
- Carlow UniversityAdmits most applicants · 87% admitted
See all colleges in Pennsylvania →