FAST FACTS ABOUT WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY

Character -- Private, Christian university founded in 1849 by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church. Member, Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. http://www.cccu.org/

Motto -- Fiat Lux, "Let There Be Light"

Main Campus -- Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, one hour south of Pittsburgh.

Adult Centers -- Three off-campus adult centers in the suburbs of Pittsburgh.

Faculty -- 128 with a student/faculty ratio of 13:1

Average Class Size -- 25

Ratio of Men to Women -- 49% : 51%

Enrollment -- 1,500 Undergraduate, 1,000 Graduate and Professional Adults

Academics -- More than 70 degree options. Top five areas are Business, Communication, Education, Sciences (as in Nursing), and Law. Graduate and Doctorate programs also offered.

Service Learning -- Waynesburg University, one of two institutions in Pennsylvania to offer the Bonner Scholar Program, which provides scholarships for community service. All students complete required community service hours.

Study Abroad -- International study and service learning trips to a wide variety of places in the world.

Athletics -- 18 men's and women's, NCAA Division III, President's Athletic Conference

Facilities -- Major improvements to the main campus in recent years include a new student center, new performing arts center, new residence halls, The Center for Research and Economic Development, two new additions to the Eberly Library, expansion of the dining hall, and new wellness center completed in 2009!

Acres -- 71 Acres of campus including parks

Buildings -- 24 plus more in process! Currently under construction is our new Chapel!

Surrounding Community -- Waynesburg, Pennsylvania is a quaint, growing community that lies just below the campus of Waynesburg University.

What is Waynesburg Known For?

• Waynesburg University is one of the least expensive private institutions of higher education in Pennsylvania!
• We are one of the first institutions of higher education to have ever offered degrees to women!
• Our students contribute over 1,500 hours per week of community service hours!
• Waynesburg University is a leader in green initiatives with multiple programs and activities to help us become better stewards of God's earth!
• The Waynesburg College vs. Fordham Football game was the first televised football game in the nation!
• Our unique majors like Forensic Science, Forensic Accounting, Forensic Computing, Forensic Chemistry, Marine Biology, Nursing, Media Ministry, International Mission, Urban Studies, Latin American Studies, Athletic Training, and so many more!
• Every break Waynesburg students take at least one international and two domestic service or mission trips to places like Mississippi, Kentucky, Africa, Ireland, Guatemala, and Jamaica!
• All four seasons seen on campus but most loved is the Fall Foliage! In fact, Greene County was just named the top place in the nation to watch the seasons change!
• Friendly, caring faculty, staff, and students! Everyone says it is a second home!