Washington Adventist University (WAU)
7600 Flower Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912
WAU Description
Washington Adventist University (WAU) in Takoma Park, Maryland offers four-year degree programs in an environment that values spiritual discovery and academic excellence equally. Washington Adventist’s degrees are granted through three distinctive schools: the School of Arts and Social Sciences, the School of Health Professions, Science and Wellness and the School of Graduate and Professional Studies.
A Christian University Washington Adventist immerses its students in a spiritual lifestyle. Students participate in weekly vespers, Bible study, prayer groups, spiritual singing and international missionary work among many other activities.
Student services at WAU offer comprehensive assistance to students in all areas of their lives. There is mental health counseling, a health center, a dining hall, student mentoring, an internship program, tutoring, and other academic support. Financial aid is also available through various resources.
Students may take particular advantage of WAU’s numerous offerings if they choose to live in one of the clean, safe, comfortable and convenient on-campus residence halls.
Quick Facts
Location
Mid-Atlantic
Setting
Large Town Setting
Type
Private
Affiliation
Seventh Day Adventists
Size
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Pioneers
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$19,480
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,480
Selectivity
Open Admissions
Enrollment
1,172
WAU Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 929
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 1,172
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 79%
- Graduate
- 21%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 69%
- Part-Time
- 31%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 48%
- Asian
- 6%
- Caucasian
- 10%
- Latino
- 9%
- Other
- 27%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%
