Washington Adventist University
Washington Adventist University is one of the eighteen private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Maryland. The campus is located in a suburb, in Takoma Park.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 1,069 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 109 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 85 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 78%). Every year 37% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Washington Adventist University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $21,800, and fees were $1,600. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $21,800 and $1,600 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students1,069 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio9:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Seventh Day Adventists |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate78% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 4 | 10 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 0 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Middle States Commission on Higher Education 01/01/1942 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 12/01/1961 - 04/14/2014 |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2016 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2016 - Current |
Admission
61%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 800 to 1000 |
| ACT | 15 to 27 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Recommended |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $910/credit | |
| In State Students | $910/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $910/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $625/credit | |
| In State Students | $625/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $625/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $40,950 | $40,950 | $40,950 |
| ADN | 70 | $63,700 | $63,700 | $63,700 |
| BSN | 125 | $113,750 | $113,750 | $113,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $31,250 | $31,250 | $31,250 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 97% of Washington Adventist University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 62% | $4,338 |
| Other Federal Grant | 49% | $1,486 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 9% | $5,129 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 91% | $10,557 |
| Federal Student Loans | 76% | $9,272 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$18,131
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$18,504 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$16,308 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$17,948 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$25,151 |
| Over $110,000$22,165 |
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Student Population
873
Undergrads
196
Graduates
673
Women
396
Men
67%
Full-time
33%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Black/African American |
47% |
|
Hispanic |
13% |
|
Non-resident alien |
12% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
10% |
|
White |
9% |
|
Asian |
6% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Maryland state board of nursing.
