Washington Adventist University: Review & Facts

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Washington Adventist University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 675 students enrolled. This institution was established in 1904 and is the only college located in Takoma Park, Maryland.

Washington Adventist University is affiliated with Seventh Day Adventists.

Academic Offerings

At Washington Adventist University you can receive your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
54
Washington Adventist University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 54 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Psychology, Management, Medical, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Washington Adventist University student retention rate is high at 86% (well above Maryland average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
86%
Good
The graduation rate at Washington Adventist University is low - 43%. Around 3% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Washington Adventist University is very good - 6:1. Learn more details about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are high - around $23,400 per year. The additional fees at Washington Adventist University not covered by tuition are nearly $1,800; which makes it a total of $25,200 a year.

Read the details about Washington Adventist University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
51%
Doable
As reported in recent government data, 1,223 applications were submitted and 629 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get accepted at this school.

Washington Adventist University will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Washington Adventist University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,500
Medium
Washington Adventist University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Washington Adventist University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses.

Safety
Grade
C-
Unsafe
Washington Adventist University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 400 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low -- around $4,500 annually.

Based on the college crime information, Washington Adventist University seems to be a relatively unsafe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Washington Adventist University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Washington Adventist University
7600 Flower Ave
Takoma Park, Maryland
20912, USA
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