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Washington Adventist University
About 46 in 100 applicants get into Washington Adventist University — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Washington Adventist University occupies suburban Takoma Park, MD — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Seventh Day Adventist affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Faculty pay averages $74,496 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 452 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 64.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 800 and 1100 — below the MD middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Washington Adventist University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Washington Adventist University is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 800–1100 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically Washington Adventist University's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 400 | 480 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 440 | 510 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Washington Adventist University received 1,691 applications and admitted 767 (45.4%), with 106 enrolling.
How Washington Adventist University compares
| Washington Adventist University | Maryland median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 46.2% | 76.1% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $26,604 | $13,588 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $64,249 | $61,797 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Washington Adventist University student earns $64,249 — 4% above the Maryland median of $61,797 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Washington Adventist University lists tuition at $26,604 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Washington Adventist University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $26,604 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 452 undergraduates, Washington Adventist University is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
Fewer than half of Washington Adventist University students — 28.6% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Washington Adventist University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 800–1100 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 46.2% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Washington Adventist University's acceptance rate?
45.4% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 767 admitted from 1,691 applicants.
How much does Washington Adventist University cost?
At Washington Adventist University, published tuition is $26,604 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Washington Adventist University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Washington Adventist University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $64,249 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Maryland
- Coppin State University — 45.8% admitted
- University of Maryland-College Park — 44.8% admitted
- St. John's College — 55.2% admitted
- Washington College — 56.9% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.