Washington Adventist University

Takoma Park, MD • private

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Suburban (Suburb: Large )

Student Population

Undergrad: 774 • Total: 884

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

7600 Flower Ave
Takoma Park, MD
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Website

https://www.wau.edu/

Region

Mid-Atlantic

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 312 (40.3%) • Female: 462 (59.7%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	18	2.3%
Black/African American	283	36.6%
Hispanic/Latino	160	20.7%
White	44	5.7%
Two or More Races	21	2.7%
International	89	11.5%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

45.4%

767 admitted from 1,691 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

✓ Test Optional

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 400-590
Math: 400-510
Total: 800-1100

Application Types Offered

RD

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

RD:

Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

40.8%

4-Year Graduation Rate

25.2%

Freshman Retention Rate

82.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

23.5:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$29,400

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $23,400

Room & Board

$1,200

Books & Supplies

$4,800

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$15,209
$30,001-48,000	$12,307
$48,001-75,000	$15,195
$75,001-110,000	$13,232
$110,001+	$19,295

Students Receiving Pell Grants

84%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$16,732

🏈 Athletics

Men's Sports (3)

Basketball Cross Country Soccer

Women's Sports (5)

Basketball Cross Country Soccer Softball Volleyball

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