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Washington Adventist University

Washington Adventist University

Takoma Park, MD · Suburb · 452 students
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$18,526
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
33%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
50% typical
$64,249
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$48,772 typical
46%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
77% typical · not scored
Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
About

Washington Adventist University is a private Seventh-day Adventist institution in Takoma Park, Maryland, renowned for its strong pre-professional programs in nursing, healthcare sciences, music, and business. The campus culture is close-knit and deeply faith-centered, emphasizing spiritual growth, ethical leadership, and extensive local and global community service. Distinctively situated just minutes from downtown Washington, D.C., WAU offers students direct access to premier internship, research, and cultural opportunities while maintaining a supportive, small-class Christian learning environment.

Wikipedia:Washington Adventist University is a private Seventh-day Adventist university in Takoma Park, Maryland.

Location
Takoma Park, MD, 20912 · Suburb campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
DCA · Washington DC
9 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$26,604
Housing & food (on campus)$11,421
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$34,309
Average net price$18,526
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$26,604
Housing & food (on campus)$11,421
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$34,309
Average net price$18,526
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$17,534
$30–48k
$15,160
$48–75k
$19,311
$75–110k
$22,090
$110k+
$21,480
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
33%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
15%
Back for yr 2
64%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
40% graduated · 30% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 29% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$40,114
10 yrs after entry$64,249
Debt
Median at graduation$30,500
Monthly payment$323
Middle 50% owe$12.5k–$37.5k
90th percentile$48,933
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (small programs): $48,772 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
46%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
980
R 450–580 · M 410–550
SAT middle 50%: 860–1130
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 44%Women 56%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
9 : 1
Pell grant
37%
First-gen
35%
Family income
$34,060
Independent
48%
Age at entry
27.0
Part-time
10%
Race & ethnicity
White
7%
Hispanic
24%
Black
37%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
15%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
10%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's
  • Other Sports
    Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$40,114
After 10 yrs
$64,249
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing43
Business Administration, Management and Operations17
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities11
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology11
Biology, General8
Health and Medical Administrative Services7
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas6
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions5
Accounting and Related Services5
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other4
Religion/Religious Studies3
Theological and Ministerial Studies3
Psychology, General3
Information Science/Studies2
Communication and Media Studies1
Computer Science1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$4M
Full-time faculty
26%
Faculty salary
$6,208/mo
Teaching spend
$18,786
per student
Federal loans
45%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (small programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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