About Washington Adventist University

Founded in 1904, Washington Adventist University. is a Private college. Located in Maryland, which is a city setting in Maryland, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 911 full time undergraduate students, and 179 full time graduate students.

The Washington Adventist University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 9:1. There are 45 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Washington Adventist University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate33%
Application Deadline
Application Fee25
SAT Range720-1000
ACT Range14-21

Admissions at WAU are considered More Selective, with ,4% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 4 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Washington Adventist University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
70%
“We know about current events and vote”
20%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
10%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
10%
“Sometimes, but not often”
40%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
40%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
10%
“I only go out in groups”
20%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
70%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
40%
“We bought the gear”
60%
“We live for the big game”
10%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
60%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
30%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
56%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
33%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
11%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
40%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
40%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
20%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
40%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
60%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
70%
“We know about current events and vote”
20%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
10%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
10%
“We save it for the classroom”
10%
“Sometimes, but not often”
40%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
40%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
10%
“I only go out in groups”
20%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
70%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
40%
“We bought the gear”
60%
“We live for the big game”
10%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
60%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
30%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
50%
“They keep regular office hours”
50%
“They”re always available”
56%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
33%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
11%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
40%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
40%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
20%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
40%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
60%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    23 Students rated on-campus housing 3.2 stars. 22 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    20 Students rated off-campus housing 3.5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    25 Students rated campus food 2.5 stars. 8 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    25 Students rated campus facilities 3.6 stars. 12 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    25 Students rated class size 4.3 stars. 52 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    25 Students rated school activities 3.7 stars. 16 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    25 Students rated local services 4.7 stars. 68 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    25 Students rated academics 3.8 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.

Washington Adventist University REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Washington Adventist University?

11 Students rated Washington Adventist University

Valerie - 01/06/2020

The university has had many struggles but it getting better. The cafeteria is vegetarian and has a wide variety of options. Full time faculty is hands-on, available during office hours or by email, and are looking out for student success. The dorms have had their issues, but are being resolved.

Steffi - 11/02/2019

Washington Adventist University is a Christian university where students are involved in both learnings and extracurricular activities. I feel really happy about joining this University because as being a new resident in the United States, I felt really sad and hard making friends in school and church. After joining this university, I felt welcomed as many students were friendly and ready to help. One thing that I felt was along with the syllabi learning materials our professors compare the things we learn with the bible to give us more understanding of what we are studying. I’m loving this University as I’m able to achieve my learning goals as well as extracurricular activities.

Mercy - 05/24/2019

It is a great University. I learned a lot, the professors are very patient and are ready to make the material as easy as they can so that the students can understand. There is calm and serenity in the Campus, no cause for panic or fear. It is a religious institution, therefore great moral lessons are taught.

Max Orlanne - 03/20/2019

Washington Adventist Univerity is a very surprising institution. At first, they appeared wonderful but as time passed, more and more bad things came to light. Washington Adventist University had many bad apples that need to be rooted out in order for them to begin to become better. The living conditions in the dorm need to be revised and the dorm itself is very old. Don't get me wrong, there are lots of teachers and friends that give this school some rays of sunshine but there is a lot that must be done to improve my overall opinion on Washington Adventist University.

Washington Adventist University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Washington Adventist University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Washington Adventist University is 33%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    As a high school senior I wouldve told myself to think throughly as to what i want to make of myself as far as a career goes. I started out as a bio major because of what everyone else wanted me to be. I shouldnt be trying to please others with my career choice. I wouldve told myself to think for myself and not for others.

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  3. What's unique about your campus?

    The best aspect of Columbia Union College is it's location. The campus is wonderful but you rarely want to spend all your time stuck on campus. Columbia Union College is located next to popular eateries and is only minutes from the nation's capitol.

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  4. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Since attending Washington Adventist University, there have been plenty of uniqueness going around campus that captivated my attention and held unto it, which its never letting go. For starters, the diversity is pretty grand, with different cultures and backgrounds. Secondly, I love the fact that it's so spirited and everyone can stop and say a prayer to the man upstairs without being judged in any way, or how. That feeling of freedom is so rare and unique nowadays, that whenever we have a problem, whether its good nor bad, its a blessing to know that we can do that.

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  5. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Anyone who wants to pursue more than just an education, but a stronger connection with God should attend this school.

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  6. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    The music, business. and adult evening program is very good at the school. Also the nursing and respiratory care program is quite good. The school's baseball team id Division I and they have won a few championships.

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  7. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    My school is religious.

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  8. Describe the students at your school.

    I don't really associate with my classmates.

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  9. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known about all the rules regarding worship in the dorm and the Wednesday convocations. Not being religious, it was a shock coming in and finding out I had to do all those things.

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  10. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    A person who is ready not to transform into a adult shouldn't atttend this school.

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  11. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrationg thing about my school would the work loads.

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  12. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about my school is the dormitories they need to rebuild them, we have no elevators at the girls dorm and its difficult to carry heavy loads to the 3rd floor 24/7. we have a heating system that is controlled so when the weather changes there are times in where the heat is still on and it should have been changed to AC and its frustrating , they need to upgrade.

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  13. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The students on campus are friendly, the area is convenient, and the gymnastic team is outstanding.

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  14. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    During my first year, the most popular activities had to be the sports games. Soccer, Basketball, and Volleyball were the three sports that many people supported wholeheartedly. I advocated for soccer, because I love cheering for my team. People who did not even attend the school still found time to make it over and support their friends and family, which is something that I admire. There are also worship groups that meet at different times during the day or night and discuss Christ and what we, as students, can do to carry out his work.

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  15. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    My school is a good one. There isn't much to do around the campus or in Takoma Park itself. There's more civilization and stores in Silver Spring. Also, there isn't a large variety of food for lunch or dinner. Yes, it is a Christian college, but it is obvious that Christians are not the only ones attending the school. All they serve is vegetarian and vegan food (there are eggs, but not fish or meat). The "meat" they do have is fake, so that's a negative. However, the breakfasts have more of a wide variety because it has fruit, pastries, waffles/pancakes/French toast sticks, etc. Because it is an Adventist school, there is not much to do on the Sabbath (Saturday) except prayer and dedicating time to God. Men are not allowed to go in the girls' dorm room (to move out any furniture) and cleaning and partying is frowned upon before sunset. Chapel is also mandatory, even for those who are not Christian. It happens every Wednesday, and we must receive a certain amount of Worship credits depending on our year. If we don't, we must pay a fine. Overall, I do like my school, but there could be some adjustments to make everyone one comfortable and not only a few. The good thing is that those in charge do take in consideration of our complaints.

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Student Body

Students

59%

female

41%

male

911

Total Undergrad Enrollment

179

Total Grad Students

10%

Out-Of-State

90%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

30%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
5%
% Black or African-American
41%
% Hispanic/Latino
11%
% White or Caucasian
9%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

50% of students attending Washington Adventist University receive some sort of financial aid. 26% were awarded federal grants. While 33% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$23,400

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$8,930

Room and Board

33,530

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$16,237
$30 - $48K
$18,143
$48 - $75K
$19,650
$75 - $110K
$19,468
$110K & UP
$24,457

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