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Washington Adventist University

Takoma Park, MD wau.edu 522 students

Washington Adventist University's campus is located in a suburban setting in Takoma Park, Maryland, offering a close-knit community atmosphere. The university's identity is shaped by its Seventh-day Adventist affiliation, fostering a faith-based environment and a focus on service. Students benefit from the university's proximity to Washington, D.C., providing access to internships and cultural resources. The small size of the institution encourages close interaction between students and faculty.

Programs
1
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$85,352
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$25,200
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Washington Adventist University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 46% of students receive Pell Grants; 54% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $15,047, roughly 40% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $15,209 $60,836
$30K – $48K $12,307 $49,228
$48K – $75K $15,195 $60,780
$75K – $110K $13,232 $52,928
$110K+ $19,295 $77,180
Sticker price (no aid) $25,200 $100,800
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Washington Adventist University

1 degree program ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Nursing
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing Compare across schools →
69
$85,352/yr High 7.5x

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