School Overview
Washington Adventist University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (301) 891-4000 |
| Website: | www.wau.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.wau.edu/index.php/admission/apply-online |
| Address: | 7600 Flower Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912 |
| Setting: | 21 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,090 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 36% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 9 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 950 (87% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $23,400 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $23,400 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 50% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $11,541 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Washington Adventist University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Washington Adventist University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 3 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 2 | 1 | 2 | ||
| Education | 1 | 9 | |||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | |||
| Library Science | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 2 | 1 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 2 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 2 | |||
| Grand total | 9 | 14 | 45 | 8 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Washington Adventist University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Washington Adventist University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $23,400 |
| Out-of-state | $23,400 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $11,525 |
| Out-of-state | $11,525 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 70 | 50% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 69 | 49% | $11,541 |
| Student loan aid | 47 | 33% | $6,251 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 612 | 70% | $10,866 |
| Federal student loans | 497 | 57% | $11,526 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Washington Adventist University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Washington Adventist University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 1,978 | 772 | 1,206 | Percent admitted | 100% | 34% | 34% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 4% | 3% | 4% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Washington Adventist University Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 1,090 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 911 |
| Graduate enrollment | 179 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Washington Adventist University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, Inc. ? May 6, 2013 Formerly: National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
- Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers
- Maryland Board of Nursing
- Registered Nursing Programs
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