WASHINGTON ADVENTIST UNIVERSITY (Columbia Union College)
- 7600 Flower Ave
- Takoma Park, MD 20912
- OPEID College Code: 00206700
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- General Phone: (301) 891-4000
- President: Dr. Weymouth Spence
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 1,178
- College Alias: Columbia Union College
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Washington Adventist University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- Seventh Day Adventists
- Website
- www.wau.edu
- Mission Statement
- Washington Adventist University is a community of faith and learning that prepares students to serve wherever they go in the world. Students excel professionally, enter competitive graduate programs and become moral leaders in their communities.
Accreditation
- Middle States Commission on Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Business)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
Washington Adventist University Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: wau.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Columbia Union College Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 95%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 80% | 52% | 19% | 92% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $10,051 | $4,763 | $4,084 | $9,668 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 9.5% | 7.0% | 3.4% |
| Number in Default | 28 | 20 | 16 |
| Number in Repayment | 292 | 285 | 460 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $19,480 | $19,400 | $19,375 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $19,480 | $19,400 | $19,375 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $19,480 | $19,400 | $19,375 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,000 | $975 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,200 | $6,887 | $6,559 |
| Other Expenses | $1,100 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $2,226 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Other Expenses | $1,411 | $1,200 | $1,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,100 | $1,200 | $1,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $28,980 | $28,287 | $27,909 |
| In-State | $28,980 | $28,287 | $27,909 |
| Out of State | $28,980 | $28,287 | $27,909 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $24,317 | $23,600 | $23,350 |
| In-State | $24,317 | $23,600 | $23,350 |
| Out of State | $24,317 | $23,600 | $23,350 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $21,780 | $21,400 | $21,350 |
| In-State | $21,780 | $21,400 | $21,350 |
| Out of State | $21,780 | $21,400 | $21,350 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,178 Undergraduate: 1,071 Graduate: 107
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 399 Female: 779
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 365 Female: 706
- Graduate Gender Male: 34 Female: 73
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 809 Part-Time: 369
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 802 Part-Time: 269
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 7 Part-Time: 100
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 1 | 0.08% |
| American Indian | 1 | 0.08% |
| Black | 568 | 48% |
| Asian | 72 | 6% |
| Hispanic | 115 | 10% |
| White | 129 | 11% |
| Unknown | 292 | 25% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 10 | 0.8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 186 | 16% |
| Ages 20-21 | 189 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 213 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 162 | 14% |
| Ages 30-34 | 94 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 81 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 140 | 12% |
| Ages 50-65 | 71 | 6% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.3% |
| Age Unknown | 28 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 137 | 123 | 14 |
| Faculty Status | 48 | 44 | 4 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 48 | 44 | 4 |
| Primarily Instruction | 48 | 44 | 4 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 18 | 17 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 41 | 37 | 4 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 30 | 25 | 5 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 13 | 13 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 17 | 12 | 5 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $39,632 (2) | - (-) | $39,632 (2) |
| Assistant Professor | $39,632 (2) | - (-) | $39,632 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $56,271 (42) | $56,965 (21) | $55,578 (21) |
| Professor | $62,414 (12) | $62,171 (8) | $62,901 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $57,813 (10) | $56,542 (5) | $59,085 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $53,222 (16) | $52,666 (7) | $53,655 (9) |
| Instructor | $46,185 (4) | $47,519 (1) | $45,741 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $45,750 (44) | $46,608 (21) | $44,966 (23) |
| Professor | $51,067 (12) | $50,868 (8) | $51,466 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $47,303 (10) | $46,263 (5) | $48,343 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $43,111 (18) | $43,091 (7) | $43,124 (11) |
| Instructor | $37,789 (4) | $38,880 (1) | $37,425 (3) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $360,000 | $182,500 | $177,500 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 51% | 49% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 185 | 102 | 83 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 137 | 81 | 56 |
| Baseball | 25 | 25 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 13 | 15 |
| All Track Combined | 37 | 21 | 16 |
| Gymnastics | 31 | 16 | 15 |
| Soccer | 30 | 16 | 14 |
| Softball | 9 | - | 9 |
| Volleyball | 25 | 11 | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $4,958 | $4,958 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 25 | 13 | 12 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Gymnastics | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 62%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 56%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 26% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 24% |
| Female | 28% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 32% |
| Asian | 11% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| White | 17% |
| Unknown | 22% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 13% |
| 5 Years | 21% |
| 6 Years | 23% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 7 | 2 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | - |
| Burglary | 8 | 7 |
Washington Adventist University Reviews
2 Reviews Submitted For Washington Adventist University
- Reviewed on: April 07, 2010
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- two sons attended this college one graduated one transferred out. Baseball and athletic programs a joke, they don't treat athletes well. also a vegetarian cafeteria, facilities terrible!!!!
- Reviewed on: January 04, 2010 Flag Review
- Rating:
- What happened to the website. I went to the URL given www.cuc.edu and there is nothing about a college at this site.
Can someone tell me what happened to the website respond to mario-one @ nyc.rr.com
thank you
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
