Washington Adventist University

www.wau.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$23,400

2021 Average Net Price

$13,414

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.65%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

61.8%

1,744 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

785

63.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

40.3%

56 Graduates

About

Washington Adventist University is a higher education institution located in Montgomery County, MD. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Washington Adventist University were Registered Nursing (67 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (17 degrees), and Counseling Psychology (15 degrees).

In 2021, 274 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Washington Adventist University. 72.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (130 degrees), 4.06 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 $216 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Washington Adventist University is $23,400, which is $216 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,414.

In 2021, 88% of undergraduate students attending Washington Adventist University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$23,400

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Washington Adventist University was $23,400. The cost of tuition at Washington Adventist University is $216 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$13,414

2021 Value

24.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Washington Adventist University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,414. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Washington Adventist University grew by 24.7%.

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

$6,028

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Washington Adventist University was of $6,028 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.81% between 2020 and 2021.

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

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

58%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Washington Adventist University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 15.8% with respect to 2020, when 76% 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.

3.65%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Washington Adventist University was 3.65%, which represents 12 out of the 329 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 1,744 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 13.5% annual growth. Out of those 1,744 applicants, 1,077 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 61.8% acceptance rate.

There were 785 students enrolled at Washington Adventist University in 2021.

Washington Adventist University has an overall enrollment yield of 5.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

61.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,077

Accepted Out of 1,744

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Washington Adventist University was 61.8% (1,077 admissions from 1,744 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 94%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 13.5%, while admissions declined by −43.2%..

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.

Enrollment

Washington Adventist University had a total enrollment of 785 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Washington Adventist University is 502 students and the part-time enrollment is 283. This means that 63.9% of students enrolled at Washington Adventist University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Washington Adventist University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.9% Black or African American, 18.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.69% White, 3.44% Asian, 2.42% Two or More Races, 0.382% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.127% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Washington Adventist University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (37%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (14.3%) and Black or African American Male (13.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (33.3%), followed by Black or African American Male (9.52%) and Asian Female (4.76%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Washington Adventist University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 785 students. The full-time enrollment at Washington Adventist University is 502 and the part-time enrollment is 283. This means that 63.9% of students enrolled at Washington Adventist University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

65%

2021 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 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Washington Adventist University had a retention rate lower 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 (2021)

Black or African American
360 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
144 enrolled students
White
29 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Washington Adventist University is 45.9% Black or African American, 18.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.69% White, 3.44% Asian, 2.42% Two or More Races, 0.382% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.127% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 125 students (15.9%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 122 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 (130 degrees awarded). There were 4.06 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 (67 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (17 degrees) and Counseling Psychology (15 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Psychology (43 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (5 degrees), and PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (3 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (1,737,884 people), Registered nurses (1,423,094 people), Secondary school teachers (433,711 people), Education administrators (308,988 people), and Other managers (223,455 people).

The most specialized majors at Washington Adventist University in 2021 are Psychology (43 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (5 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (3 degrees), Health (123 degrees), and EDUCATION. (24 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, Computer and information research scientists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Washington Adventist University are Psychology (43 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (5 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (3 degrees), Health (123 degrees), and EDUCATION. (24 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (3,141,302 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,708,413 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (491,960 people), Outpatient care centers (391,663 people), and Offices of physicians (256,036 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
67 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
17 degrees awarded
Counseling Psychology
15 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Washington Adventist University was Registered Nursing with 67 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 2021

198

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Washington Adventist University, which is 0.384 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (198).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 12 degrees were awarded to men at Washington Adventist University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.923 times less than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 61 degrees were awarded to men at Washington Adventist University in Registered Nursing, which is 7.63 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

17%

100% Completion Time

41%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 17% of students graduating from Washington Adventist University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 41% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% 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.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Washington Adventist University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 12.5% of graduates (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
130 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
32 degrees awarded
White
20 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Washington Adventist University is black or african american (130 degrees awarded). There were 4.06 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (32 degrees).

11.7% of degree recipients (32 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Black or African American Female
104 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
26 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Washington Adventist University is black or african american female (104 degrees awarded). There were 4 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 employs 15 Professors, 8 Associate professors and 8 Assistant professors. Most academics at Washington Adventist University are Female Professor (8), Male Professor (7), and Male Associate professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Washington Adventist University are: Management, with 24 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 12 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 11 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$10.2M

2021 Salaries

18.4%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Washington Adventist University paid a median of $10.2M in salaries, a 18.4% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.24M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Washington Adventist University paid a total of $2.24M to 32 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

15 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

24 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Washington Adventist University were Professor with 15 employees, Associate professor with 8 employees, and Assistant professor with 8 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Washington Adventist University were Management with 24 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Washington Adventist University was Female Professor with 8 employees, Male Professor with 7 employees, and Male Associate professor with 4 employees.

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