Washington Adventist University

https://www.wau.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$24,804

6% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$18,154

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

46.2%

2,765 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

612

74.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

27.8%

47 Graduates

About

Washington Adventist University is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, MD. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Washington Adventist University were Registered Nursing (32 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (19 degrees), and General Studies (11 degrees).

In 2024, 175 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Washington Adventist University. 64% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (78 degrees), 1.86 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (42 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Washington Adventist University is $24,804, which is $804 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Washington Adventist University is $24,804, which is $804 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,154.

In 2024, 77% of undergraduate students attending Washington Adventist University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$24,804

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Washington Adventist University was $24,804. The cost of tuition at Washington Adventist University is $804 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Washington Adventist University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,154

2024 Value

8.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Washington Adventist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,154. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Washington Adventist University grew by 8.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Washington Adventist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Washington Adventist University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 8.33% with respect to 2023, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Washington Adventist University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Washington Adventist University received 2,765 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 63.5% annual growth. Out of those 2,765 applicants, 1,277 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 46.2% acceptance rate.

There were 612 students enrolled at Washington Adventist University in 2024. 14% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Washington Adventist University has an overall enrollment yield of 9.32%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

46.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,277

Accepted Out of 2,765

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Washington Adventist University was 46.2% (1,277 admissions from 2,765 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 45.4%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 63.5%, while admissions grew by 66.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Washington Adventist University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

14%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

14% of enrolled first-time students at Washington Adventist University in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Washington Adventist University had a total enrollment of 612 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Washington Adventist University is 454 students and the part-time enrollment is 158. This means that 74.2% of students enrolled at Washington Adventist University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Washington Adventist University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 35% Black or African American, 21.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6.54% White, 4.9% Two or More Races, 2.12% Asian, 0.98% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.163% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Washington Adventist University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (21%), followed by Black or African American Male (16.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (24%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (16%) and Black or African American Male (13.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Washington Adventist University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 612 students. The full-time enrollment at Washington Adventist University is 454 and the part-time enrollment is 158. This means that 74.2% of students enrolled at Washington Adventist University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Washington Adventist University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

64%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Washington Adventist University was 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Washington Adventist University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Washington Adventist University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
214 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
133 enrolled students
White
40 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Washington Adventist University is 35% Black or African American, 21.7% Hispanic or Latino, 6.54% White, 4.9% Two or More Races, 2.12% Asian, 0.98% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.163% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 77 students (12.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 49 more women than men received degrees from Washington Adventist University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Washington Adventist University is black or african american (78 degrees awarded). There were 1.86 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (42 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Washington Adventist University is Registered Nursing (32 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (19 degrees) and General Studies (11 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Washington Adventist University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Psychology (25 degrees awarded), Health (67 degrees), and Biology (10 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Washington Adventist University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,732,844 people), Registered nurses (1,681,683 people), Secondary school teachers (595,908 people), Physicians (566,815 people), and Other managers (434,308 people).

The most specialized majors at Washington Adventist University in 2024 are Psychology (25 degrees awarded), Health (67 degrees), Biology (10 degrees), Education (14 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Washington Adventist University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Chief executives & legislators, and Crossing guards

The most specialized majors at Washington Adventist University are Psychology (25 degrees awarded), Health (67 degrees), Biology (10 degrees), Education (14 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Washington Adventist University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,505,590 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,383,000 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (878,300 people), Outpatient care centers (602,496 people), and Offices of physicians (459,626 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Washington Adventist University.

Most Common (2024)

Radiation Therapist
10 degrees awarded
General Studies
3 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Washington Adventist University was Radiation Therapist with 10 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Washington Adventist University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

112

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 63 degrees were awarded to men at Washington Adventist University, which is 0.563 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (112).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Washington Adventist University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Washington Adventist University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 3.17 times more than the 6 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 29 degrees were awarded to men at Washington Adventist University in Registered Nursing, which is 7.25 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

21%

100% Completion Time

49%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 21% of students graduating from Washington Adventist University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 49% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Black or African American
78 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
42 degrees awarded
White
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Washington Adventist University is black or african american (78 degrees awarded). There were 1.86 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (42 degrees).

9.14% of degree recipients (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

Black or African American Female
189 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
163 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
129 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Washington Adventist University is black or african american female (189 degrees awarded). There were 1.16 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (163 degrees).

Operations

Washington Adventist University has an endowment valued at nearly $4.35M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 212k (4.86%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Washington Adventist University had a total salary expenditure of 26.7M. Washington Adventist University employs 12 Professors, 9 Associate professors and 5 Assistant professors. Most academics at Washington Adventist University are Male Professor (7), Female Professor (5), and Female Associate professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Washington Adventist University are: Management, with 25 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 9 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 9 employees.

Endowment

$4.35M

2024 Endowment

6.55%

growth from 2023

Washington Adventist University has an endowment valued at about $4.35M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Washington Adventist University grew 6.55% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $41.5M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Washington Adventist University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.6M

2024 Salaries

0.319%

decline from 2023

In 2024, Washington Adventist University paid a median of $10.6M in salaries, which represents 39.7% of their overall expenditure ($26.7M) and a 0.319% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.8% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.67% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$2.01M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Washington Adventist University paid a total of $2.01M to 27 employees working as instructors, which represents 19% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Washington Adventist University were Management with 25 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 9 employees, and Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 9 employees.

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