Is Washington Adventist University a Christian college?

Yes. Washington Adventist University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Seventh-day Adventist Church.

What is Washington Adventist University’s Compass Score?

Compass grade C+: Solid. It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.

Where is chapel held at Washington Adventist University?

Chapel is listed at Campus Convocation. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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Washington Adventist University

Takoma Park, MD · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Seventh-day Adventist Church · Seventh-day Adventist

Real cost

Average price after aid $18,526 a year

Median debt at graduation: $30,500 (all students)

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Washington Adventist University is a Seventh-day Adventist university in Takoma Park, Maryland. Its 2026-2027 catalog and student handbook describe a weekly Convocation for the whole student body, residence hall worship required each semester by class year, and a Department of Religion whose courses every student must take. The university offers Theology and Religion bachelor's degrees and an on-campus Office of Campus Ministries and Missions.

Faith life at a glance

A week at Washington Adventist University

MonToday
No set time
TueToday
No set time
WedToday
- 11:15AMChapel
- 12:30PMPrayer
ThuToday
No set time
FriToday
- 12:30PMPrayer
SatToday
No set time
SunToday
No set time

No set time: Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun

Times as the college publishes them. Check before you plan a visit.

In the college’s own words

“Every semester, we take a full day to serve the community in multiple ways.”
Source: wau.edu
“Each year we commit to four life-changing mission trips abroad and domestically.”
Source: wau.edu

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Yes. Worship experiences such as Convocation and residence hall worship are required, and the number each semester depends on class year, from 30 for freshmen to 15 for seniors.

Source: catalog.wau.edu

What's a normal week?

Convocation meets Wednesdays from 11:15 a.m. to noon, and prayer meets on Zoom on Wednesdays and Fridays at 12:30 p.m.

Source: catalog.wau.edu

Where do I find community?

Floor worships are held in the residence halls, and taking part is part of residence life.

Source: catalog.wau.edu

Can I serve or go on mission trips?

Each semester the university takes a full day to serve the community, and each year it commits to four mission trips abroad and domestically.

Source: wau.edu

Rankings

Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our faith research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list

In America

Academic Excellence

B-

51 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score29%
First-year retention 20% of score64%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreSAT 980
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score9 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$18,786

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Worship and chapel

60 of 100 points · 7 of 7 found

Partly:
Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (Convocation is held once a week, on Wednesdays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Life, 2026-2027 Student Handbookcatalog.wau.edu/content.php?catoid=5&navoid=457 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “All offices of the University are closed during weekly Convocation services on Wednesday (11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.).”
  Weekly Convocation is held on Wednesdays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Yes:
Chapel attendance expected of studentsRequired, with a set number of services each term (Residence hall worship counts are set by class each semester (Freshman 30, Sophomore 24, Junior 21, Senior 15). Convocation participation is also required.)
Sources (2)
1. Student Life, 2026-2027 Student Handbookcatalog.wau.edu/content.php?catoid=5&navoid=475 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “participating in selected worship experiences is required (Convocation, residence hall worship, Week In Spiritual Emphasis, etc.)”
  Participation in selected worship experiences, including Convocation and residence hall worship, is required.
2. Residence Life Handbook, 2026-2027 Student Handbookcatalog.wau.edu/content.php?catoid=5&navoid=462 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Class Number of worships required each semester Freshman - 30 Sophomore - 24 Junior - 21 Senior - 15”
  Residence hall worship requirements are 30, 24, 21 or 15 worships each semester by class year.
Partly:
Student worship nights or praise servicesNow and then (Praise services are listed without a frequency.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Life and Services, 2026-2027 Academic Catalogcatalog.wau.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=320 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “including praise services, preaching opportunities, discussion groups”
  Campus Ministries offers praise services and discussion groups among its ministry opportunities.
Partly:
Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Weekly (A prayer time is listed for Wednesdays and Fridays at 12:30 PM, held online.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries and Missions | Washington Adventist Universitywau.edu/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Prayer Rzoom link Wednedays & Fridays 12:30PM”
  A prayer time is held on Wednesdays and Fridays at 12:30 PM by an online link.
Yes:
Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
Sources (1)
1. Meet the Team | Office of Campus Ministries and Missionswau.edu/service/office-of-ministry/meet-the-team · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Dr. Jiwan S. Moon serves as the University Chaplain at Washington Adventist University”
  A University Chaplain serves the campus, and the chaplain also teaches one course.
Yes:
A chapel or worship space on campusYes (The catalog places the Sligo Seventh-day Adventist church on campus, and the handbook describes a worship room in each residence hall.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Life and Services, 2026-2027 Academic Catalogcatalog.wau.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=320 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The university church, Sligo Seventh-day Adventist, is located on campus”
  A Seventh-day Adventist church is located on the campus.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer3 or 4 times a week (3 weekly times documented: 1 chapel, 0 worship night, 2 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Bible and theology

79 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

Partly:
Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students2 courses (Minimum for all students: 6 hours (two courses) for transfers from non-Adventist colleges with 60 or more credits. Most students take 12 hours (four courses), which the Department of Religion states as the requirement for every student.)
Sources (2)
1. General Education Requirements, 2026-2027 Academic Catalogcatalog.wau.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=4&poid=228 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Choose two additional courses (6 credits) from: RELB/RELT Religion electives Credits: 6 (Beyond required six credits above)”
  Baccalaureate students take religion courses from the Religion requirement list and from the Religion electives, with the list above giving the choices.
2. Department of Religion, 2026-2027 Academic Catalogcatalog.wau.edu/preview_entity.php?catoid=4&ent_oid=81&returnto=372 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Every student is required to complete 12 hours of religion courses.”
  Every student must complete 12 hours of religion courses.
Partly:
Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsOne choice among others (Old and New Testament courses (RELB 307 and RELB 160) are among the Bible electives students choose from, not required of all.)
Sources (2)
1. General Education Requirements, 2026-2027 Academic Catalogcatalog.wau.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=4&poid=228 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Choose two additional courses (6 credits) from: RELB/RELT Religion electives Credits: 6 (Beyond required six credits above)”
  Baccalaureate students take religion courses from the Religion requirement list and from the Religion electives, with the list above giving the choices.
2. Religion, B.A., 2026-2027 Academic Catalogcatalog.wau.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=4&poid=246&returnto=372 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “RELB 307 - Introduction to the Old Testament Credits: 3”
  An Old Testament course (RELB 307) is offered in the Religion B.A. and is a Bible course in the RELB prefix.
  “RELB 160 - Jesus and the Gospels Credits: 3”
  A New Testament Gospels course (RELB 160) is offered in the Religion B.A. and is a Bible course in the RELB prefix.
Not enough information:
Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (The Department of Religion's catalog statement says it works with the General Education curriculum to provide courses that integrate faith and learning.)
Sources (1)
1. Department of Religion, 2026-2027 Academic Catalogcatalog.wau.edu/preview_entity.php?catoid=4&ent_oid=81&returnto=372 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “the Department of Religion works with the General Education curriculum of our university to provide interesting and challenging courses that integrate faith and learning.”
  The Department of Religion provides General Education courses that integrate faith and learning.
Yes:
Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Bachelor of Arts in Theology and Bachelor of Arts in Religion.)
Sources (1)
1. Department of Religion | Washington Adventist Universitywau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/religion-department · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Bachelor of Arts in Theology requires the theology core curriculum, urban ministry curriculum, required cognates, and the General Education block.”
  The university offers a Bachelor of Arts in Theology and a Bachelor of Arts in Religion.
Not enough information:
A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.

Christian community

68 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

Partly:
Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)1 to 2 (One professional staff member listed, the University Chaplain. The three campus ministries assistants are student workers and are not counted.)
Sources (1)
1. Office of Campus Ministries and Missions | Washington Adventist Universitywau.edu/service/office-of-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “University Chaplain and Director of the Office of Campus Ministries and Missions”
  The Office of Campus Ministries and Missions is led by the University Chaplain and Director, with three campus ministries assistants.
Partly:
Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearOne or two (Two spiritual emphasis weeks a year (fall and spring).)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Life and Services, 2026-2027 Academic Catalogcatalog.wau.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=320 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “A Week in Spiritual Emphasis (W.I.S.E.) is conducted during the fall and spring semesters.”
  A spiritual emphasis week is held in the fall and spring semesters.
Partly:
Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsA few
Sources (2)
1. Campus Ministries and Missions | Washington Adventist Universitywau.edu/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Bible Studies Hope Sabbath School Study Hour Inverse Collegiate Quarterly”
  Campus Ministries lists Bible study programs for students.
2. Campus Life and Services, 2026-2027 Academic Catalogcatalog.wau.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=320 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “including praise services, preaching opportunities, discussion groups”
  Campus Ministries offers praise services and discussion groups among its ministry opportunities.
Not enough information:
Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Yes:
Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)In every hall (Floor worships are led by resident assistants in the residence halls, and each hall has a worship room.)
Sources (1)
1. Residence Life Handbook, 2026-2027 Student Handbookcatalog.wau.edu/content.php?catoid=5&navoid=462 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Floor worships are provided in the residence halls. Your participation is part of your residence life experience.”
  Floor worships are provided in the residence halls.
Yes:
Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes (The campus ministries page lists local churches that hold Sabbath services for students to attend.)
Sources (1)
1. Campus Ministries and Missions | Washington Adventist Universitywau.edu/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Sabbath Services Sligo Church | Takoma Park Church | Beltsville Adventist Church |”
  Campus Ministries lists local churches that hold Sabbath services for students.
Yes:
Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The Office of Campus Ministries and Missions is led by the University Chaplain.)
Sources (1)
1. Office of Campus Ministries and Missions | Washington Adventist Universitywau.edu/service/office-of-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “University Chaplain and Director of the Office of Campus Ministries and Missions”
  The Office of Campus Ministries and Missions is led by the University Chaplain and Director, with three campus ministries assistants.

Missions and service

76 of 100 points · 6 of 6 found

Yes:
Service or outreach officeYes (The Office of Campus Ministries and Missions runs service and missions programs.)
Sources (1)
1. Service | Washington Adventist Universitywau.edu/service · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Office of Campus Ministries aims to inspire, educate, equip, and empower students, faculty, and staff to be”
  The Office of Campus Ministries runs service and missions programs.
Partly:
Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumAvailable (A Service Day is held every semester.)
Sources (1)
1. Service Day | Washington Adventist Universitywau.edu/service/office-of-ministry/service-day · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Every semester, we take a full day to serve the community in multiple ways.”
  A full day of service is held every semester.
Yes:
Missions trips offered to studentsMany each year (Four mission trips a year, abroad and domestic (labelled 'Many each year').)
Sources (1)
1. Missions Department | Washington Adventist Universitywau.edu/service/office-of-ministry/missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Each year we commit to four life-changing mission trips abroad and domestically.”
  The university commits to four mission trips a year, abroad and domestic.
Partly:
Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome (A church-related service organization is listed as a partner, with other community partners. Recorded as some.)
Sources (1)
1. Service Day | Washington Adventist Universitywau.edu/service/office-of-ministry/service-day · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Adventist Community Services of Greater Washington (ACSGW) was established in 1983 as the collective health and welfare service of several local church congregations.”
  A faith-based partner organization, ACSGW, serves local congregations and the community; it is listed as a Service Day project.
Partly:
Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (Four mission trips a year are described as abroad and domestic.)
Sources (1)
1. Missions Department | Washington Adventist Universitywau.edu/service/office-of-ministry/missions · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Each year we commit to four life-changing mission trips abroad and domestically.”
  The university commits to four mission trips a year, abroad and domestic.
Yes:
Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes
Sources (1)
1. Office of Campus Ministries and Missions | Washington Adventist Universitywau.edu/service/office-of-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “To inspire students to become followers of Jesus and empower them to share”
  The office's mission is to inspire students to follow Jesus and share Christ's love on campus, in the church and in the community.

Strengths

Convocation is held every week for the whole student body, and students earn Convocation credit (LEAD 105) over four semesters.
Sources (2)
1. Campus Life, 2026-2027 Student Handbookcatalog.wau.edu/content.php?catoid=5&navoid=457 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “All offices of the University are closed during weekly Convocation services on Wednesday (11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.).”
  Weekly Convocation is held on Wednesdays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
2. General Education Requirements, 2026-2027 Academic Catalogcatalog.wau.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=4&poid=228 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Choose two additional courses (6 credits) from: RELB/RELT Religion electives Credits: 6 (Beyond required six credits above)”
  Baccalaureate students take religion courses from the Religion requirement list and from the Religion electives, with the list above giving the choices.
Residence hall worship is required each semester by class year, and each residence hall has a worship room.
Sources (1)
1. Residence Life Handbook, 2026-2027 Student Handbookcatalog.wau.edu/content.php?catoid=5&navoid=462 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Class Number of worships required each semester Freshman - 30 Sophomore - 24 Junior - 21 Senior - 15”
  Residence hall worship requirements are 30, 24, 21 or 15 worships each semester by class year.
  “Floor worships are provided in the residence halls. Your participation is part of your residence life experience.”
  Floor worships are provided in the residence halls.
Every student must complete 12 hours of religion courses, and the university offers Theology and Religion bachelor's degrees.
Sources (2)
1. Department of Religion, 2026-2027 Academic Catalogcatalog.wau.edu/preview_entity.php?catoid=4&ent_oid=81&returnto=372 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Every student is required to complete 12 hours of religion courses.”
  Every student must complete 12 hours of religion courses.
2. Department of Religion | Washington Adventist Universitywau.edu/academics/undergraduate-programs/religion-department · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “The Bachelor of Arts in Theology requires the theology core curriculum, urban ministry curriculum, required cognates, and the General Education block.”
  The university offers a Bachelor of Arts in Theology and a Bachelor of Arts in Religion.

Concerns

Old and New Testament study is one choice among Bible electives rather than a course required of all students.
Sources (2)
1. General Education Requirements, 2026-2027 Academic Catalogcatalog.wau.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=4&poid=228 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “Choose two additional courses (6 credits) from: RELB/RELT Religion electives Credits: 6 (Beyond required six credits above)”
  Baccalaureate students take religion courses from the Religion requirement list and from the Religion electives, with the list above giving the choices.
2. Religion, B.A., 2026-2027 Academic Catalogcatalog.wau.edu/preview_program.php?catoid=4&poid=246&returnto=372 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
  “RELB 307 - Introduction to the Old Testament Credits: 3”
  An Old Testament course (RELB 307) is offered in the Religion B.A. and is a Bible course in the RELB prefix.
  “RELB 160 - Jesus and the Gospels Credits: 3”
  A New Testament Gospels course (RELB 160) is offered in the Religion B.A. and is a Bible course in the RELB prefix.

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Campus ministry home

Office of Campus Ministries and Missions

Address: 7600 Flower Ave., Takoma Park, MD 20912
Location: On campus

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Source: wau.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Office of Campus Ministries and Missions

Sources (1)

Office of Campus Ministries and Missions | Washington Adventist Universitywau.edu/service/office-of-ministry · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“University Chaplain and Director of the Office of Campus Ministries and Missions”
The Office of Campus Ministries and Missions is led by the University Chaplain and Director, with three campus ministries assistants.

Christian clubs and student life

3 groups and regular activities · 1 on campus, 1 off campus, 1 location not published

Service 2

Missions trips (abroad and domestic)Off campus
Four trips a year
The Missions Department commits to four mission trips a year, abroad and domestic.
wau.edu
Service Day
Once every semester
A full day of community service each semester, with projects from several local organizations.
wau.edu

Clubs and groups 1

Gideon 300 Student Missionary MovementOn campus
Campus Ministries operates under the name Gideon 300 Student Missionary Movement.
wau.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

Wednesday11:15 AM–12:00 PMCampus Convocation · Weekly Convocation for the whole student body, 2026-2027 handbook.

Prayer 1

Wednesday, Friday12:30 PMOnline (Zoom link) · Prayer time listed on the Campus Ministries page.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (2)

Campus Life, 2026-2027 Student Handbookcatalog.wau.edu/content.php?catoid=5&navoid=457 · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“All offices of the University are closed during weekly Convocation services on Wednesday (11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.).”
Weekly Convocation is held on Wednesdays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Campus Ministries and Missions | Washington Adventist Universitywau.edu/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Prayer Rzoom link Wednedays & Fridays 12:30PM”
A prayer time is held on Wednesdays and Fridays at 12:30 PM by an online link.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Average net price by family income
Family income	Price after aid
Up to $30,000	$17,534
$30,001–$48,000	$15,160
$48,001–$75,000	$19,311
$75,001–$110,000	$22,090
Over $110,000	$21,480

Full cost of attendance before aid: $34,309 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	605
Men and women College Scorecard, fall 2023	Men 44% · Women 56%
First-generation students College Scorecard	35%
First-year students from another state IPEDS, fall 2023	32%
Total students	695
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$18,526
Cost of attendance (per year)	$34,309
Median federal debt at graduation	$30,500
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	29%
Graduation rate for first-generation students College Scorecard, within 6 years	16%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years College Scorecard, within 3 years	44%
First-year retention	64%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$64,249
Admission rate	46%
Application fee IPEDS, 2023–24	No application fee
Typical rent HUD fair market rent, FY2026	About $2,015 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants	37%

Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 860–1130

Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT	980
SAT reading & writing	450–580
SAT math	410–550
ACT composite	—
Test policy	Considered but not required

Value index: 51 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

Median earnings by major
Major	Median earnings
Nursing	$94,173

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Allied health, Biochemistry, Biology, Business administration, Business operations, Chemistry, Clinical and counseling psychology, Clinical laboratory science, Communication studies, Computer science, Computing and information science, English, Health administration, History, Information science, Interdisciplinary studies, Journalism, Kinesiology and exercise science, Liberal arts, Mathematics, Medical assisting, Music, Other communication, journalism, and related programs, Other education, Other health professions and related clinical sciences, Physics, Political science, Psychology, Rehabilitation and therapy, Religious Education, Religious studies, Secondary education, Social work, Sociology, Special education, Teacher education, Theology.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

Most common bachelor’s fields
Field	Share of degrees
Health professions	40%
Business	17%
Liberal arts and general studies	9%
Education	8%
Biology	8%

Campus facts

School colors
Setting	Suburb
Part-time undergraduates	10%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older	25%
On-campus room and board (per year)	$11,421
Sports	NAIA · Continental Athletic Conference
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	9 to 1
Disability services	Visit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time	26%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student	$7,298IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm space	For about 66% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline service	Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)About 9 miles away · about 30 minutes by car
Town population	17,632Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or more	WashingtonAbout 6 miles away · about 20 minutes by car
Typical weather	34°F in January · 77°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from Beltsville, MD, about 5 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

On-campus crimes per 1,000 students
Category	This campus	U.S. rate
Rape	0.00	0.07
Robbery	0.00	0.01
Aggravated assault	0.00	0.04
Burglary	0.00	0.08
Motor vehicle theft	0.00	0.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Questions families ask

Is Washington Adventist University a Christian college?: Yes. Washington Adventist University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Seventh-day Adventist Church.
What is Washington Adventist University’s Compass Score?: Compass grade C+: Solid. It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
Where is chapel held at Washington Adventist University?: Chapel is listed at Campus Convocation. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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IPEDS unit ID 162210
Carnegie classification: Master's university (small programs)
Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Seventh Day Adventist
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