Washington Adventist University Acceptance Rate
Takoma Park, Maryland · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,691
- Admitted
- 767
- Yield
- 13.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Washington Adventist University's acceptance rate has risen from 44.9% in 2014–15 to 45.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,180 to 1,691 (+43%) over that period.
Its 45.4% rate makes Washington Adventist University more selective than about 87% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 23 tracked Maryland schools, it is more selective than about 78%.
Washington Adventist University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 13.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,180 | 530 | 44.9% | 114 |
| 2015–16 | 1,375 | 455 | 33.1% | 143 |
| 2016–17 | 1,996 | 666 | 33.4% | 79 |
| 2017–18 | 746 | 458 | 61.4% | 109 |
| 2018–19 | 3,063 | 1,591 | 51.9% | 177 |
| 2019–20 | 2,532 | 1,488 | 58.8% | 128 |
| 2020–21 | 2,017 | 1,895 | 94% | 89 |
| 2021–22 | 1,744 | 1,077 | 61.8% | 56 |
| 2022–23 | 1,223 | 629 | 51.4% | 59 |
| 2023–24 | 1,691 | 767 | 45.4% | 106 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 961 | 441 | 45.9% |
| Men | 672 | 310 | 46.1% |
| Unknown | 58 | 16 | 27.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 400–590 | 30% |
| SAT Math | 400–510 |
How Washington Adventist University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Washington Adventist University's acceptance rate?
Washington Adventist University's acceptance rate is 45.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (767 admitted of 1,691 applicants).
Is Washington Adventist University test optional?
Washington Adventist University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Washington Adventist University?
Washington Adventist University received 1,691 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 767.
What SAT score do you need for Washington Adventist University?
Admitted students at Washington Adventist University typically scored 400–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 400–510 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Washington Adventist University getting harder to get into?
Washington Adventist University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 44.9% in 2014–15 to 45.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.wau.edu/.