Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 594
Graduate Enrollment: 95
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Seventh Day Adventists
Campus Details
Suburb: Large (outside principal city, in urbanized area with population of 250,000 or more)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 61.75%
Male/Female: 28% / 72% (2017)
First generation college students: 35.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 16.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.6% (2010)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 74.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 42.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 29.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 21.5% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 4.6%
Black: 51.5%
Hispanic: 22.4%
Asian: 3.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 8.6%
Unknown race: 6.2%
Black: 51.5%
Hispanic: 22.4%
Asian: 3.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
2+ races: 2.5%
Non-resident alien: 8.6%
Unknown race: 6.2%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $28,100
In-State tuition: $25,200Out-of-State tuition: $25,200
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,098 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $4,800 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $1,000 (2022)
Average Family Income: $54,486 (2017)
Median Family Income: $34,061 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 47.3%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 57.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $30,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $323 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $13,132 |
| $30k-48k | $11,649 |
| $48k-75k | $14,220 |
| $75k-110k | $15,565 |
| $110k+ | $17,712 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 19%6-year graduation rate: 40%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $30,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $12,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $23,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $23,875 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 37.6% (2015) |
| @3 year | 52.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 52.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 29.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 34.6% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $55,175 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $46,928 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, Other. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 18 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 34 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 10 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 18 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 57 | $47,033 | $331 | $73,327 ($6,111) | |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 1 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $52,596Full time faculty: 17%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 7.0
School's endowment start of year: $2,052,309 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $2,961,122 (2022)