Washington Adventist University is a private university with a liberal arts tradition, offering a dynamic blend of professional and liberal arts undergraduate and graduate programs. Founded in scenic Takoma Park in 1904, it is owned by the Seventh-day Adventist Church and offers a Christian education to students of differing faiths from around the world. Its vision is to produce graduates who bring competence and moral leadership to their communities.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

August 1

Acceptance Rate

94%

SAT Range

820-1030

ACT Range

15-25

Application Fee

SAT/ACT

Recommended

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Cost

Net Price

$17,820 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$15,961 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

97%

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Academics

Professors

C+

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

9:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

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Majors

Nursing at WAU

Our nursing curriculum offers theoretical and clinical experiences. We utilize Adventist HealthCare: White Oak Medical Center and Shady Grove Medical Center, Adventist Behavioral Health, and Adventist Home Health for clinical experience. We have clinical sites in DC such as MedStar Washington Hospital Center, Children’s National Hospital, and Washington DC VA Medical Center.

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
41%
On Campus
16%
Online
43%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

624 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

221

Undergrads Over 25

34%

Pell Grant

64%

Varsity Athletes

13%

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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

59%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$42,600 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

42%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

82%

National

83%