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Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 46%
- Selective
- Average net price
- $23,303
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- Median earnings
- $61,426
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Washington Adventist University is a private nonprofit college in Takoma Park, MD with 452 undergraduates. It admits 46% of applicants, and admitted students average 980 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $23,303 per year ($23,404 for families earning under $30,000). 42% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $61,426 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 46%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,691
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 767
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 14%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing450–580
200800
SAT Math410–550
200800
What Washington Adventist University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordConsidered
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $40,225
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $26,604
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$23,404
- $30–48k$19,138
- $48–75k$18,605
- $75–110k$16,230
- $110k+$27,975
Get a personal estimate with Washington Adventist University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 42%
- Freshman retention
- 64%
- Median earnings
- $61,426
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $28,685
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 452
- Student–faculty ratio
- 9:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 39%
- White7%
- Hispanic24%
- Black37%
- Asian2%
Washington Adventist University FAQ
What is Washington Adventist University's acceptance rate?+
Washington Adventist University admits 46% of applicants, which makes it selective.
What SAT score do you need for Washington Adventist University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 450–580 on SAT Reading and Writing and 410–550 on SAT Math; the average total is 980.
Is Washington Adventist University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Washington Adventist University?+
In Fall 2023, 1,691 students applied to Washington Adventist University and 767 were admitted; 106 enrolled.
Does Washington Adventist University consider legacy status?+
No. Washington Adventist University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Washington Adventist University require an essay?+
Washington Adventist University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Washington Adventist University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $40,225 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,303.
What is Washington Adventist University's graduation rate?+
42% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 162210 · How we use this data
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