Washington Adventist Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 46.18%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 980. Below average SAT scores, indicating a less competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $26,604
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Washington Adventist:
- Total Enrollment: 612, including 85 online students
- 513 Undergraduate, 99 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 42.8% men, 57.2% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 29%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 64%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 55 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 2 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 8 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
Washington Adventist Overview
Washington Adventist University (Washington Adventist) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Takoma Park, MD. It is classified as Master's College and University with smaller programs by Carnegie Classification
The Washington Adventist's tuition & fees is $26,604 for the academic year 2024-2025. 77% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $14,885.
The school has a total enrollment of 612 and the students to faculty ratio is 9 to 1 (11.11%).
Washington Adventist's acceptance rate is 46.18% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 9.32%. The median SAT score is 980.
Washington Adventist ranked 13rd in Maryland Colleges rankings. Washington Adventist University is accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Washington Adventist University is $26,604. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,525.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $28,086 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,525.
| Undergraduate | $26,604 |
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| Graduate | $11,525 |
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| Undergraduate | $28,086 |
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| Graduate | $11,525 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Washington Adventist University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Washington Adventist
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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