Washington Adventist University

www.wau.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$23,400

2023 Average Net Price

$16,732

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

45.4%

1,691 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

695

68.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

39.8%

41 Graduates

About

Washington Adventist University is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, MD. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Washington Adventist University were Registered Nursing (43 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (17 degrees), and General Studies (11 degrees).

In 2023, 179 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Washington Adventist University. 72.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (87 degrees), 2.72 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (32 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Washington Adventist University is $23,400, which is $−1,175 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Washington Adventist University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 286 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Washington Adventist University is $23,400, which is $1,175 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,732.

In 2023, 84% of undergraduate students attending Washington Adventist University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 54% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$23,400

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Washington Adventist University was $23,400. The cost of tuition at Washington Adventist University is $−1,175 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$16,732

2023 Value

2.08%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Washington Adventist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,732. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Washington Adventist University grew by 2.08%.

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.

Other Student Expenses

$7,620

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Washington Adventist University was of $7,620 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 2.3% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Washington Adventist University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

54%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Washington Adventist University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 7.69% with respect to 2022, when 78% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Washington Adventist University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 286 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Washington Adventist University received 1,691 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 38.3% annual growth. Out of those 1,691 applicants, 767 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 45.4% acceptance rate.

There were 695 students enrolled at Washington Adventist University in 2023. 30% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Washington Adventist University has an overall enrollment yield of 13.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

45.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

767

Accepted Out of 1,691

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Washington Adventist University was 45.4% (767 admissions from 1,691 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 51.4%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 38.3%, while admissions grew by 21.9%.

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

30%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

30% of enrolled first-time students at Washington Adventist University in 2023 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 695 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Washington Adventist University is 473 students and the part-time enrollment is 222. This means that 68.1% of students enrolled at Washington Adventist University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Washington Adventist University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37.8% Black or African American, 20.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.17% White, 3.6% Two or More Races, 2.3% Asian, 1.01% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.432% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Washington Adventist University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (25.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (17.9%) and Black or African American Male (15.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (37.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (13.7%) and Black or African American Male (11.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

68.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Washington Adventist University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 695 students. The full-time enrollment at Washington Adventist University is 473 and the part-time enrollment is 222. This means that 68.1% of students enrolled at Washington Adventist University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

82%

2023 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 82%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Washington Adventist University had a retention rate higher 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 (2023)

Black or African American
263 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
145 enrolled students
White
29 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Washington Adventist University is 37.8% Black or African American, 20.9% Hispanic or Latino, 4.17% White, 3.6% Two or More Races, 2.3% Asian, 1.01% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.432% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 108 students (15.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 79 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 (87 degrees awarded). There were 2.72 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (32 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Washington Adventist University is Registered Nursing (43 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (17 degrees) and General Studies (11 degrees).

In 2023, 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 Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees awarded), Psychology (28 degrees), and Theology (3 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

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 Registered nurses (1,582,914 people), Physicians (546,750 people), Other managers (283,240 people), Medical & health services managers (243,130 people), and Postsecondary teachers (239,585 people).

The most specialized majors at Washington Adventist University in 2023 are Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees awarded), Psychology (28 degrees), Theology (3 degrees), Health (76 degrees), and Biology (8 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

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 Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Washington Adventist University are Philosophy and Religious Studies (3 degrees awarded), Psychology (28 degrees), Theology (3 degrees), Health (76 degrees), and Biology (8 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

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 General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,107,306 people), Elementary & secondary schools (842,906 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (613,307 people), Outpatient care centers (474,818 people), and Offices of physicians (437,472 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 (2023)

Registered Nursing
43 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
17 degrees awarded
General Studies
11 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Washington Adventist University was Registered Nursing with 43 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

129

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Washington Adventist University, which is 0.388 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (129).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Washington Adventist University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.23 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Washington Adventist University in Registered Nursing, which is 8 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 19% of students graduating from Washington Adventist University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Washington Adventist University is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 14.6% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
87 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
32 degrees awarded
Asian
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Washington Adventist University is black or african american (87 degrees awarded). There were 2.72 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (32 degrees).

12.8% of degree recipients (23 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

Black or African American Female
61 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
26 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Washington Adventist University is black or african american female (61 degrees awarded). There were 2.35 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (26 degrees).

Operations

Washington Adventist University has an endowment valued at nearly $4.09M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −1.82k (−0.0446%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Washington Adventist University had a total salary expenditure of 29.8M. Washington Adventist University employs 14 Professors, 10 Associate professors and 7 Assistant professors. Most academics at Washington Adventist University are Male Professor (7), Female Professor (7), and Female Associate professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Washington Adventist University are: Management, with 26 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 8 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 8 employees.

Endowment

$4.09M

2023 Endowment

41.5%

growth from 2022

Washington Adventist University has an endowment valued at about $4.09M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Washington Adventist University grew 41.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $45.6M 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: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.6M

2023 Salaries

1.8%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Washington Adventist University paid a median of $10.6M in salaries, which represents 35.6% of their overall expenditure ($29.8M) and a 1.8% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.67% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 18.4% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.39M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Washington Adventist University paid a total of $2.39M to 33 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

14 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

26 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Washington Adventist University were Professor with 14 employees, Associate professor with 10 employees, and Assistant professor with 7 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Washington Adventist University were Management with 26 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 8 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 8 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Washington Adventist University was Male Professor with 7 employees, Female Professor with 7 employees, and Female Associate professor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Washington Adventist University.

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