Washington Adventist University
Washington Adventist University at a Glance
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About Washington Adventist University
According to Wikipedia, Washington Adventist University is a private Seventh-day Adventist university in Takoma Park, Maryland. History Washington Adventist University was established in 1904 by the Seventh-day Adventist Church as Washington Training College. In 1907, it was renamed Washington Foreign Mission Seminary, in 1914, Washington Missionary College, in 1961, Columbia Union College, and in 2009 received its current name.
Washington Adventist University's Online Degrees
Washington Adventist University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,691 | 46% | 64% | 42% | 995 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Washington Adventist University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $26,604 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $23,404 |
| 30K - 48K | $19,138 |
| 48K - 75K | $18,605 |
| 75K - 110K | $16,230 |
| 110K+ | $27,975 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Washington Adventist University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Washington Adventist University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $61,426 a year, and 92% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Washington Adventist University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 884 | 774 | 110 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Washington Adventist University?
Washington Adventist University is located at 7600 Flower Ave, Takoma Park, MD 20912.
How Safe is Washington Adventist University?
No violent or property offenses were reported on Washington Adventist University’s campus in 2024. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Washington Adventist University has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Takoma Park has a violent crime rate of 0.54% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 7.08%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Washington Adventist University Known For?
Washington Adventist University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Nursing
- Religious Studies
- Psychology
- Education
- Medical
- Business
- Biology
- Political Science
- Computer Science
- Literature
- History
- Communications
Washington Adventist University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Washington Adventist University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Washington Adventist University ranks #551 in the U.S. and #1454 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesWashington Adventist University ranks #684 in the U.S. and #3108 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
religious-studies-hub DegreesWashington Adventist University ranks #1124 in the U.S. and #2947 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesWashington Adventist University ranks #1166 in the U.S. and #4882 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesWashington Adventist University ranks #1254 in the U.S. and #4314 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesWashington Adventist University ranks #1255 in the U.S. and #4629 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesWashington Adventist University ranks #1275 in the U.S. and #5297 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesWashington Adventist University ranks #1475 in the U.S. and #6234 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesWashington Adventist University ranks #1564 in the U.S. and #6419 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesWashington Adventist University ranks #1717 in the U.S. and #5296 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesWashington Adventist University ranks #1811 in the U.S. and #5853 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesWashington Adventist University ranks #1914 in the U.S. and #7135 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesWho Are Washington Adventist University's Most Influential Alumni?
Washington Adventist University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Nursing, Mathematics, and Anthropology. Here are some of Washington Adventist University's most famous alumni:
