Washington Adventist University

Takoma Park, MD

Washington Adventist University

Takoma Park, MD

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Tuition & Fees

$26,200

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
590
25th
400
75th
510
25th
400

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

41%

male

59%

female

7

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

45%

acceptance rate

Accepted 767
Declined 924
Total Received 1,691
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Enrollment

605

undergraduate students

90

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1904, Washington Adventist University is a private, four-year, religiously affiliated university that is known for its programs in health care, education, and business. It is located on a 19-acre campus in Takoma Park, Maryland—five miles from Washington, D.C.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 695
Established in 1904
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Adventist

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19-acre, suburban campus in Takoma Park (population: 17,885), seven miles from Washington, DC. Major airport, bus, and train serve Washington, DC. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Washington Adventist University
7600 Flower Avenue
Takoma Park, MD
20912

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
590
25th
400
75th
510
25th
400

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (final deadline) August 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

45%

acceptance rate

Accepted 767
Declined 924
Total Received 1,691

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program
Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

98%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$13,649

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $25,200
Housing $4,470
Food $5,970
Additional fees $1,000
Books & supplies $1,200
Total $37,840
Average Financial Aid - $13,649
Total with Avg. Aid $24,191
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 301 891-4005
F: 301 891-4167
finaid@wau.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Basketball yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

gymnastics

Club Sports - Women's

gymnastics

Intramural/Recreational Sports

acro-airs, basketball, flag football, table tennis, tennis

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Upstate Collegiate Athletic Association

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping yes
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes
Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant yes
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes
Computer Science yes yes
Counseling Psychology yes yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Education, Other yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
Engineering, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education yes
General Studies yes yes
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes
Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management yes
Information Science/Studies yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Mathematics, General yes
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist yes yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes yes yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music Therapy/Therapist yes
Music, General yes
Nursing Education yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Physics, General yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Public Administration yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Religious Education yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other yes
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Psychology
  3. Nursing

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

695

total students

52%

in-state

48%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

87%

605
students

Female
59%
356

Male
41%
249

13%

90
students

Female
73%
66

Male
27%
24

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

73%

444
students

Female
58%
257

Male
42%
187

27%

161
students

Female
61%
99

Male
39%
62

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Student Break-down

12%
Nonresident aliens
37%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
21%
Hispanic/Latino
4%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
16%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

66

Transfer applicants enrolled

11%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of Some
High school transcript Required of Some
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Summer: rolling

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