Waynesburg University Acceptance Rate
Waynesburg, Pennsylvania · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,806
- Admitted
- 1,656
- Yield
- 20.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Waynesburg University's acceptance rate has risen from 83.6% in 2014–15 to 91.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,448 to 1,806 (+25%) over that period.
Its 91.7% rate makes Waynesburg University more selective than about 17% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 108 tracked Pennsylvania schools, it is more selective than about 23%.
Waynesburg University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 20.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,448 | 1,210 | 83.6% | 335 |
| 2015–16 | 1,418 | 1,214 | 85.6% | 356 |
| 2016–17 | 1,478 | 1,385 | 93.7% | 401 |
| 2017–18 | 1,608 | 1,533 | 95.3% | 400 |
| 2018–19 | 1,590 | 1,454 | 91.4% | 326 |
| 2019–20 | 1,589 | 1,470 | 92.5% | 355 |
| 2020–21 | 1,584 | 1,425 | 90% | 329 |
| 2021–22 | 2,017 | 1,512 | 75% | 294 |
| 2022–23 | 2,157 | 1,630 | 75.6% | 299 |
| 2023–24 | 1,806 | 1,656 | 91.7% | 336 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 725 | 678 | 93.5% |
| Men | 1,075 | 975 | 90.7% |
| Unknown | 6 | 3 | 50% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–630 | 17% |
| SAT Math | 500–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 16–25 | 4% |
How Waynesburg University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Waynesburg University's acceptance rate?
Waynesburg University's acceptance rate is 91.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,656 admitted of 1,806 applicants).
Is Waynesburg University test optional?
Waynesburg University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Waynesburg University?
Waynesburg University received 1,806 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,656.
What SAT score do you need for Waynesburg University?
Admitted students at Waynesburg University typically scored 500–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Waynesburg University getting harder to get into?
Waynesburg University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 83.6% in 2014–15 to 91.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.waynesburg.edu/.