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Washington Adventist University

7600 Flower Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912

http://www.cuc.edu/

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Columbia Union College has officially announced it is changing its name to Washington Adventist University.

A unique vision shapes the character of an institution and makes it particularly appealing to students.

Columbia Union Colleges is a small private college near the nation’s capital with deeply-felt Christian roots. As a result, the college displays excellence in terms of its own distinctiveness, with an emphasis on classes that are smaller and taught by professors who bring not only the kind of technical capability you would expect at a college at the nation’s capital, but also a strong sense of mission. This translates into a more personal style of teaching, where students are not lost in the shuffle, as is possible in larger institutions.

Also, because we are located at the nation’s capital, our classes take on a distinctive excitement due to the resources available. For example, where in another part of the country a class might talk about a Supreme Court decision, our students can visit the Court and listen to the testimony and watch history being made. Where in another part of the country a class might study about a foreign culture, our students can actually hop on the Metro and go down and visit the embassy.

The fact that we’re a Christian college with a distinctive emphasis on service (our motto is "Gateway to Service") means that students also have opportunities, here, to explore their own spiritual journey in ways that are wholly supportive. We believe this adds value to the college experience that is transformational in its nature.

From our park-like campus located just miles from the center of Washington, D.C., students take advantage of the nation's capital every day – not only as a place of historical interest, but as a workplace, classroom and playground. Study journalism and intern at The Washington Post, CNN or the Discovery Channel. Study pre-law and intern at a powerful D.C. law firm or on Capitol Hill. Study business and intern at the World Bank. The possibilities are endless. Washington Adventist University graduates can move on to the next stage of life with an outstanding resumé.

Washington Adventist University in Maryland allows you to explore the world around you through a wide variety of majors and a faculty that takes time to listen. We also allow you to immerse yourself in a dynamic spiritual environment with a focus on service. Add to that world-class musical performance organizations like the New England Youth Ensemble, which is performing over 20 times this year at Carnegie Hall, and you have a powerful choice for excellent, adventurous students who want to make a difference in the world.

And there's no shortage of activity on the Washington Adventist University campus. We boast the denomination's only NCAA Division II athletics program and Mock Trial team. For off-campus adventure, over 200 miles of hiking trails begin at the edge of our campus. Some even lead to the monuments on the National Mall. WGTS, our campus radio station, is the third-largest Christian radio station in the U.S.

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Washington Adventist University

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Columbia Union College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college located in Takoma Park, Maryland (adjacent to Washington, D.C.), USA, and associated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Columbia Union College, (CUC) offers more than 40 majors to its nearly 1100 students. Students come from around the country and around the world—40 states and 47 different countries—for its pre-law, pre-medicine, nursing, education, business, religion, music, and science programs. More than 150 employees serve the student body, creating a 13:1 student instructor ratio. CUC utilizes the city of Washington, D.C. as an extension of the classroom, and internships in companies and government offices are a regular part of the challenging academic environment.

CUC is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; the Adventist Accrediting Association of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists; and approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission. Professional accreditations include the Department of Baccalaureate and Higher Degree Programs of the National League for Nursing, the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, and the Maryland State Department of Education.

The college offers undergraduate Associate and Bachelors degrees, as well as several Certificate programs. Graduate programs include the following: MBA, Masters of Nursing with Business Leadership, Masters of Religion, and Masters in Psychology. Adult evening courses towards accelerated bachelors degree programs are also available from the School of Graduate and Professional Services.

History

Established in 1904 by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, Columbia Union College is open to people of all faiths and includes community service as part of its curriculum. The school was once known as Washington Missionary College.

The current president of the college is Dr. Weymouth Spence, who has announced plans for structural changes to revitalize the school. The changes are described in detail in a document called The Plan. President Spence succeeded Dr. Randal Wisbey, who left in 2007 to become the president of sister institution, La Sierra University. The resident agent is The Corporation Trust, Inc., in Baltimore, MD.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Mid-Atlantic
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Seventh Day Adventists
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Pioneers

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,159
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 17,586
Students Receiving Aid:
98%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Degree Programs at Washington Adventist University

Associate's Level Programs

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      • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
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Bachelor's Level Programs

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        A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.
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        A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.
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      • Music Performance
        A program that generally prepares individuals to master musical instruments and performing art as solo and/or ensemble performers. Includes instruction on one or more specific instruments from various instrumental groupings.
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    • Religion/Religious Studies See more schools with programs in Religion/Religious Studies
      • General Religion/Religious Studies
        A program that focuses on the nature of religious belief and specific religious and quasi-religious systems. Includes instruction in phenomenology; the sociology, psychology, philosophy, anthropology, literature and art of religion; mythology; scriptural and textual studies; religious history and politics; and specific studies of particular faith communities and their behavior.
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      • Theology/Theological Studies
        A program that focuses on the beliefs and doctrine of a particular religious faith from the intramural point of view of that faith. Includes instruction in systematic theology, historical theology, moral theology, doctrinal studies, dogmatics, apologetics, and applications to specific questions of ecclesiastical polity and religious life.
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        An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.
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      • Information Science/Studies
        A program that focuses on the theory, organization, and process of information collection, transmission, and utilization in traditional and electronic forms. Includes instruction in information classification and organization; information storage and processing; transmission, transfer, and signaling; communications and networking; systems planning and design; human interfacing and use analysis; database development; information policy analysis; and related aspects of hardware, software, economics, social factors, and capacity.
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    • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
      A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications.
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      • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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      • Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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      • Biology/Biological Sciences
        Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.
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  • Mathematics and Statistics

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    • General Mathematics
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  • Natural Sciences

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      • General Political Science and Government
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    • Psychology See more schools with programs in Psychology
      • General Psychology
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  • Technology

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      • General Computer Science
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Master's Level Programs

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        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 84%
Men 16%
Race/Ethnicity
African-American 55%
Caucasian 18%
Other 14%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 5%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 60%
In-State 40%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Maryland 40%
New York 15%
Florida 6%
California 4%
New Jersey 3%
Percent of Students International: 3%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 51%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Division II Independents)
Baseball (Division II Independents)
Track (Division II Independents)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 17,586    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 16,514    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,072    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,367 53%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 3,055 21%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 5,093 98%  
Student Loans:
 $ 4,446 82%  
Any Aid:
   98%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 47% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 67%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 360, Math: 370
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 490, Math: 480
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 22%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 17, Verbal: 15, Math: 16
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 21, Verbal: 21, Math: 21

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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Washington Adventist University
Takoma Park, MD 20912
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