Washington Adventist University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	400
Religious affiliation	Protestant
Student to faculty ratio	7 to 1
Acceptance rate	62%
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	40%

Located in Takoma Park, Maryland, WAU-DC is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Washington Adventist University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 7-to-1, WAU-DC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at WAU-DC is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Maryland state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at WAU-DC is 65% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Maryland is 76%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at WAU-DC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

61.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,200

Cost of attendance at Washington Adventist University in 2022 for students from Maryland.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average	$9,814
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,200

Cost of attendance at Washington Adventist University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maryland's average	$22,808
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 95 of freshman students at Washington Adventist University received on average $14,746 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$14,746

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	44	51%	$5,447	$239,685
Other Federal Grant	51	59%	$5,615	$286,340
State Grant/Scholarships	16	18%	$8,188	$131,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	82	94%	$9,836	$806,592
Total Grant & Scholarships	83	95%	$14,746	$1,223,932

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Washington Adventist University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Washington Adventist University students is 40.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 54.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 29.6%.

40.0%

asian 33.3% 2 students
African American 38.9% 14 students
white 30.8% 4 students
unknown 46.7% 7 students
hispanic 64.3% 9 students
International Students 34.6% 19 students

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)

Service Offerings

Washington Adventist University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Washington Adventist University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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