Washington Adventist University — acceptance rate 45%, tuition $23,400Washington Adventist University campus, Takoma Park, MD. Photo: Farragutful, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B
65/100
Affordability
D
42/100
Resources
B
73/100
Experience
B+
81/100
Prestige
D
35/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
695
Total Enrollment
40%
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate
7.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
45%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Washington Adventist University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$64,249
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$40,114
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$30,500
Median debt at graduation
28.7%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
980
Average SAT
37.2%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 47% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 54th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MD wage index 1.30). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Washington Adventist University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Washington Adventist University Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $691,943
Avg rent near campus: $1,587/mo — vs ~$497/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 20017 (3.5% cap, Washington)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Category
In-State
Out-of-State
Tuition
$23,400
$23,400
Room
$4,470
Board
$5,970
Total Cost (On-Campus)
$37,840
$37,840
Financial Aid
98%
Receive Any Aid
67%
Receive Pell Grants
49%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
What is the acceptance rate at Washington Adventist University?
Washington Adventist University has an acceptance rate of 45%.
This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Washington Adventist University?
Tuition at Washington Adventist University is
$23,400 for in-state students
and $23,400 for out-of-state students
.
What is the graduation rate at Washington Adventist University?
The graduation rate at Washington Adventist University is 40%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Washington Adventist University a good school?
Washington Adventist University has a Repit College Score of 58/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Washington Adventist University?
Washington Adventist University has a total enrollment of 695 students.
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