Waynesburg University's published cost of attendance is $44,397. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $12,916, middle-income families pay around $14,786, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,921.
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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) | $44,397 |
| Tuition and Fees | $30,480 |
| Room and Board | $13,790 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$26,162 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $18,235 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $12,916 |
| $30–48k | $11,974 |
| $48–75k | $14,786 |
| $75–110k | $19,300 |
| $110k+ | $27,921 |
Waynesburg University's published cost of attendance is $44,397. Need-based aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $12,916, middle-income families pay around $14,786, and higher-income families pay approximately $27,921. Azimuth ranks Waynesburg University #775 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 University's aid structure combines need-based and merit-based components. Families apply using the FAFSA, and the university works to close the gap between published cost and what families actually pay through institutional scholarships and grants. The affordability rank reflects both the headline sticker price and the debt load graduates carry; understanding the relationship between sticker price and net price is essential when comparing institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $30,400; 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 $59,019, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Waynesburg University earn median 4-year earnings of $59,019, placing the institution in the 39.2nd percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,535 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Waynesburg University in the 38.4th percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Waynesburg University #992 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions — in the 33.0th percentile for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions.
The earnings pattern reflects Waynesburg University's focus on Health fields, which account for 17% of graduates. Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing is the largest program with 65 graduates earning median earnings of $79,037 four years after enrollment. The Criminal Justice and Corrections program graduates 34 students with median earnings of $51,781, while The Communication and Media Studies program graduates 21 students earning $45,152. These figures represent meaningful lifetime returns relative to Pennsylvania's no-degree-equivalent earnings baseline of $33,196 — the state median earnings of working adults age 25–34 with only a high school credential.
