Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD · Private
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Washington Adventist University admitted 46.2% of applicants university-wide (1,277 of 2,765).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 46.2% | 1,277 | 2,765 |
| In-state | 80.0% | 200 | 250 |
| Out-of-state | 66.7% | 100 | 150 |
| International applicants | 60.0% | 30 | 50 |
| Men | 45.6% | 517 | 1,133 |
| Women | 49.3% | 729 | 1,479 |
Of 1,277 admitted students, 119 enrolled (9.3% yield).
Washington Adventist University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 860–1130
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.50–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Washington Adventist University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $34,309/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $26,604 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $16,821 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $34,309/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $17,534 |
| $30k–48k | $15,160 |
| $48k–75k | $19,311 |
| $75k–110k | $22,090 |
| Over $110k | $21,480 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- President's Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Academic Achievement Scholarship — $8,000 per year (Merit)
- University Grant — $4,000 per year (Merit)
- Adventist Scholarship — $2,000 per year (Merit)
- Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- President's Scholarship — $16,000 per year (Merit)
- Dean's Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- International Academic Scholarship — Up to $10,000 per year (International Aid)
- Academic Achievement Scholarship — $8,000 per year (Merit)
- University Grant — $4,000 per year (Merit)
- Adventist Scholarship — $2,000 per year (Merit)
Washington Adventist University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcript
- Test scores (SAT/ACT) (optional)
- Letters of recommendation (recommended)
- Supplemental essays (recommended)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
- Application fee
Essay prompts
Washington Adventist University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $64,249
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 28.6%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 64%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $30,500
- At graduation
Washington Adventist University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (12%), Psychology (7%), Visual & performing arts (7%).
Student–faculty ratio: 12:1 · 68% of class sections have under 20 students.
Washington Adventist University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.