Campus & Student Life at Washington Adventist University

Home to about 845 undergraduates in 2020, Washington Adventist University is a very small, private university located in Takoma Park, Maryland. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Washington Adventist University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Washington Adventist University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Washington Adventist University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Washington Adventist University is Affiliated With the Seventh Day Adventists Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Seventh Day Adventists faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Seventh Day Adventists Colleges and Universities.

Washington Adventist University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Washington Adventist University Disability Services.

Washington Adventist University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Washington Adventist University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Washington Adventist University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Washington Adventist University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Washington Adventist University

Washington Adventist University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Washington Adventist University

Washington Adventist University has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 845 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 624 (73.8%). Part-time attendance was 221 (26.2%).

Washington Adventist University is Ranked #1,666 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Washington Adventist University is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Washington Adventist University #1666 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Washington Adventist University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Washington Adventist University Diversity Guide.

Washington Adventist University Competes in the NIAA

Washington Adventist University has a total of 160 student athletes, 80 men and 80 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Washington Adventist University Athletics