Washington Adventist University

Takoma Park, MD · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

Washington Adventist University, based in Takoma Park, Maryland, is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. With 452 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $64,249 ten years after enrollment, which is 58% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 33.0%. Mmedian graduate debt is $30,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.11x. The average net price after financial aid is $18,526 per year. The most popular programs include Registered Nursing, Business Administration & Management, Cognitive Psychology, Liberal Arts & Sciences, and Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$64,249
Graduation Rate
33.0%
Median Debt
$30,500
Average Net Price
$18,526
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.87x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.11x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
452
Admission Rate
46.2%
Average SAT
980
Retention Rate
64.1%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$26,604
Out-of-State Tuition
$26,604
Pell Grant Rate
37.2%
Federal Loan Rate
44.8%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$17,534
Income $30K–$48K
$15,160
Income $48K–$75K
$19,311
Income $110K+
$21,480

Student Demographics

Women
72.1%
White
6.9%
Black
36.7%
Hispanic
23.9%
Asian
1.8%
Two or More Races
4.0%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
44.0%

Accreditations

Programs (25)

Bachelor (13)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Registered Nursing $94,173 43
Business Administration & Management Not reported 17
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 11
Cognitive Psychology Not reported 11
Biology Not reported 8
Health Services Administration Not reported 7
Secondary Education Not reported 6
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 5
Accounting Not reported 5
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Not reported 4
Religion Not reported 3
Theological and Ministerial Studies Not reported 3
Psychology Not reported 3

Master (4)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Cognitive Psychology Not reported 14
Business Administration & Management Not reported 12
Health Services Administration Not reported 5
Psychology $56,809 Not reported

Associate (2)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 10
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 3
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Information Science Bachelor 2
Student Counseling and Personnel Services Master 2
Registered Nursing Master 2
Communications Bachelor 1
Computer Science Bachelor 1
Sports & Fitness Bachelor 1

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