Washington Adventist University
Overview
At a Glance
School type
Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above
School Size & Setting
Large | Suburb
Students-to-Faculty Ratio
4:1
Religious affliation
Seventh Day Adventist
General Information
Address
Washington Adventist University
7600 Flower Ave, Takoma Park, Maryland 20912
See on MapPhone
(301) 891-4000
Website
https://www.wau.edu/No Information for this section
cost & financial aid
Annual tuition & fees
Undergraduate
In state
$25,200Out of state
$25,200Graduate
In state
$11,435Out of state
$11,435Financial Aid: Undergraduates
Received financial aid
100%Type of aid | % of students receiving aid | Average amount |
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Federal grants | 63.0% | $6,596 |
State/local grants | 10.0% | $2,900 |
Institutional grants | 100.0% | $11,111 |
Loans | 65.0% | $8,874 |
Other Estimated Costs
Housing
$10,440 per year
Books & Supplies
$1,200 per year
Personal Expenses
$1,000 per year
Financial aid resources
Paying for college
Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships
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Academics
Most Popular Undergraduate majors
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Business Administration and Management, General
- General Studies
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Counseling Psychology
Undergraduate Majors X
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Biochemistry
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Accounting
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Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
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Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
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Computer and Information Sciences, General
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Information Science/Studies
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Computer Science
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EDUCATION
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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Family and Consumer Sciences/Home Economics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
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Education, Other
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ENGINEERING
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Engineering, General
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS
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English Language and Literature, General
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Health/Health Care Administration/Management
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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
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Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
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Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
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Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
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Music Therapy/Therapist
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
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HISTORY
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History, General
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LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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General Studies
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS
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Mathematics, General
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
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Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES
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Religion/Religious Studies
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Chemistry, General
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Physics, General
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Psychology, General
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Counseling Psychology
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Social Work
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SOCIAL SCIENCES
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Political Science and Government, General
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Sociology, General
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
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Religious Education
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Theology/Theological Studies
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS
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Music, General
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Music Performance, General
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Most Popular Graduate programs
- Counseling Psychology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
- Nursing Education
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Graduate ProgramsX
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
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Business Administration and Management, General
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EDUCATION
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Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
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Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management
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Nursing Education
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Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
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Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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PSYCHOLOGY
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Counseling Psychology
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Public Administration
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS
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Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
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Admissions
Undergraduate acceptance rate
Acceptance rate
51.43%- Apply 1,223
- Accepted 629
- Attend 59
Application Fee
Undergraduate
$0Graduate
$0Undergraduate application requirements
High school transcript
RequiredHigh school GPA
RequiredRecommendation letter
RequiredAdmissions test
Not applicable
(SAT or ACT)TOEFL
Required
(international students)Completion of college
Not applicable
prep programDemonstration of
Not applicable
competencies
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Student Life
Student Demographics
Female Students
65%Male Students
35%Student Ethnicities
- Black39.2%
- Hispanic/Latino21.91%
- Not Specified17.14%
- Two Or More Ethnicities14.15%
- Caucasian4.47%
- Asian2.83%
- American Indian/Alaska Native0.15%
- Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.15%
Student body breakdown
Total students enrolled
919
Undergraduate students
798
Graduate students
121
Full Time Students
67%Part Time Students
33%Student services
- Meal plan
- Counseling services
- Remedial services
- Work-study
- Placement services
- Study abroad
- Weekend/evening classes
- On-campus day care for student's children
Top five largest sports teams
Male sports:
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Other Sports
- Cross Country
- Softball
Female sports:
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Other Sports
Full List of Athletics X
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Male
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Other Sports
- Cross Country
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Female
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Volleyball
- Other Sports
- Cross Country
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