Takoma Park, MD
Competitive — only about 45 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has fallen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 59% to 45% — it has become more selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,532 | 1,488 | 128 | 59% |
| 2020 | 2,017 | 1,895 | 89 | 94% |
| 2021 | 1,744 | 1,077 | 56 | 62% |
| 2022 | 1,223 | 629 | 59 | 51% |
| 2023 | 1,691 | 767 | 106 | 45% |
Fall 2023 applicants
441 of 961 women and 310 of 672 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Considered |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Washington Adventist University has an acceptance rate of 45% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 767 of 1,691 applicants.
Selective. Competitive — only about 45 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
1,691 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 106 enrolled.
No. Washington Adventist University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has fallen 13 percentage points since 2019, from 59% to 45% — it has become more selective.