Waynesburg University

The Cumberland Presbyterian Church established Waynesburg University in 1849 as a private institution in Waynesburg, Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania officially chartered the university in 1850. The campus is in the hills of the southwestern region of Pennsylvania. It also includes three adult centers in nearby cities. While the university started with just a few programs, it now offers over 70 majors and minors, including nursing. It is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Waynesburg University promotes Christian and community values through weekly chapel services, bible studies, and faith and services mission trips.

The nursing programs available at the Waynesburg University Department of Nursing include traditional BSN, RN to BSN, LPN to BSN, and accelerated BSN. The university also has an MSN program and a DNP program. These programs are accredited by the CCNE. The traditional BSN program is considered one of the top nursing programs in the country. In 2018, 100% of BSN graduates passed the NCLEX-RN exam on their first try. The school achieves high pass rates thanks to one-on-one attention and high academic standards. The MSN program includes four specialty tracks, including Administration, Education, Nursing Informatics, and Dual Administration and Education. The university also offers post-master's certification in nursing informatics.

Updated on: 08 Nov, 2025

Program Length & Format

Approximately one year (three semesters)
Courses offered in 8-week format
Course materials delivered online with in-person campus labs
Clinicals scheduled throughout semesters with campus labs and clinicals on Saturdays and Sundays

Admission Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required (must be completed by program start or reviewed individually if pending)
Completion of specified prerequisites with grade of C or higher
Admissions Committee may request additional documents and may recalculate GPA based on all colleges/universities attended

Prerequisites

Human Development: A Life Span Perspective
Human Anatomy with laboratory
Human Physiology with laboratory
All prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or higher

Application

Complete online application
Submit official transcript(s) indicating a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution to the Office of Admissions
One-page essay explaining reasons for pursuing nursing as a second degree
Send official transcript(s) to: Waynesburg University, Office of Admissions, 51 W College St., Waynesburg PA 15370
Applications reviewed by the Admissions Committee
Admissions Committee may request additional information including high school transcripts, additional test scores, letters of recommendation, and/or a personal interview
Admissions Committee may recalculate GPA using all college/university coursework