Washington Adventist University
Washington Adventist University is a 4-year liberal arts college affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventist Church. The university is made up of three schools: Arts and Social Services, Health Professions, Science, and Wellness, and Graduate and Professional Studies. WAU also offers numerous spiritual activities outside of the classroom including weekly chapel, a Christian comedy show, and a drama team. All religious activities at WAU revolve around a weekly theme chosen by campus ministries.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Seventh Day Adventist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 |
Admitted Student Stats
12%
Submitting ACT
49%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
Average SAT Composite: 948
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
968
Total Number of Undergrads
845
Classroom Sizes
0
100
17%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
37%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $25,200
|
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $25,200
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$10,098
|
| Books and Supplies | $1200
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
38%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
46%
Average Aid Per Year
$15,961
46%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,649
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$10,519
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
67%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,959
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$23,375
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$260
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Shock
School Colors
blue and orange
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$46,300
What Students Are Saying
3.27
Average Rating
An amazing experience!
Shawntez from Washington, DC
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