Waynesburg University's published cost of attendance is $19,781. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $8,472, middle-income families pay around $10,796, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,234.
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $19,781 |
| Tuition and Fees | $17,470 |
| Room and Board | $7,982 |
| Books and Supplies | $450 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$5,727 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $14,054 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $8,472 |
| $30–48k | $9,014 |
| $48–75k | $10,796 |
| $75–110k | $16,578 |
| $110k+ | $18,234 |
Waynesburg University's published cost of attendance is $19,781. Net price by income band reflects the institution's need-based aid structure: low-income families pay approximately $8,472, middle-income families pay around $10,796, and higher-income families pay approximately $18,234. Azimuth ranks University of Wisconsin-River Falls #277 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Waynesburg's aid structure combines need-based grants with federal and institutional loans to close the gap between sticker price and what families actually pay. The institution participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA, and work-study is available as part of the aid package. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $20,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $14,500; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $54,923, median federal debt of $20,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $232 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt-to-earnings data not available.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of University of Wisconsin-River Falls earn median 4-year earnings of $54,923, placing the institution in the 24.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,114 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing University of Wisconsin-River Falls in the 25.9 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks University of Wisconsin-River Falls #981 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 33.7 percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The earnings pattern reflects the university's agricultural focus, with Agriculture representing 15% of graduates. Animal Sciences is the largest program with 184 graduates earning median earnings of $48,680 — 1.0× the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration, Management and Operations program graduates 173 students with earnings of $65,509, while Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods serves 88 graduates earning $46,004. This mix of applied agricultural and professional programs delivers consistent outcomes aligned with Wisconsin's regional labor market needs.
