Washington Adventist University, MD
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventists Church
Main Campus
Washington Adventist University Rankings
Affordability69
Selectivity5
Retention45
Graduation1
Earnings39
Diversity78
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Washington Adventist University
53%
Bachelor’s
28%
Associate’s
19%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing13%
Communication, Journalism3%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education11%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs28%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities10%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies5%
Philosophy and Religious Studies3%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology11%
Social Sciences2%
Theology and Religious Vocations1%
Admissions
Getting into Washington Adventist University
52%
Admission Rate
460
Median SAT Math
505
Median SAT Reading
17
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)420–500
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)440–570
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)14–20
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Washington Adventist University
$24K
In-State Tuition
$24K
Out-of-State Tuition
$33K
Average Total Cost
$17K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $18K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $18K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $20K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $22K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Washington Adventist University
58%
Receive Federal Loans
$23K
Median Federal Debt
44%
Repayment Rate
$282
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 42% | 53% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 24% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 13% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 9% | 10% | 9% |
| >$110K | 7% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $24K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $25K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $19K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $26K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $49K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $38K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $12K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 33% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 44% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 58% | 55% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Washington Adventist University
79%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
22%
Withdrawal Rate
37%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 17% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 37% | 52% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 39% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 30% | 49% | 53% |
| Black | 43% | 38% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 36% | 46% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 44% | 42% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 14% | 46% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 33% | 49% | 50% |
| Other race | 10% | 46% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Washington Adventist University
82%
Employment Rate
$36K
Median Salary
$19K
25 Pctl Salary
$61K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 82% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 90% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 86% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $19K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $61K | $46K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $76K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $42K | $35K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $43K | $39K | $35K |
Students
Students at Washington Adventist University
836
Undergraduates
65%
Full-time Undergrads
27
Avg Entry Age
171
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 64% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 36% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 3% | 4% | 4% |
| Black | 50% | 36% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 5% | 43% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 20% | 8% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | <1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 13% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 7% | 3% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | MD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 32% | 38% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 22% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 23% | 16% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 16% | 17% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Washington Adventist University, MD
Montgomery Beauty School
1 miles, N
University of Maryland-College Park
3 miles, E
The Catholic University of America
4 miles, S