Washington Adventist University

Takoma Park, MD · Private non-profit · Master's university

SAT middle 50% (admitted students)

860–1130

Median ~1000

Acceptance rate

46%

Enrollment

452

ACT middle 50%

—

What the numbers say about WAU

The reported middle 50% spans 270 points, from 860 to 1130. A planning score near or above 1170 gives you a target above that historical range, not an admission guarantee.
The Scorecard snapshot reports a 46% acceptance rate. That rate describes a past applicant pool and should not be read as your personal admission probability.
Reported outcomes include a 29% completion rate and $64,249 in median earnings 10 years after entry. Compare those figures with cost and program fit, not in isolation.

Understand a 1000 SAT score Plan for a 1200 Verify current admissions policy

Tuition and outcomes

Tuition (in-state)

$26,604

Tuition (out-of-state)

$26,604

Median earnings 10 years after entry

$64,249

4-year completion rate (150% time)

29%

Source: US Department of Education College Scorecard. Documentation version September 2025; repository snapshot imported April 25, 2026. Scorecard fields can come from different reporting years, and this snapshot does not encode one universal data year. SAT totals are rounded to the nearest valid 10 points. Tuition excludes room, board, fees, and books. Read the methodology.

How your SAT score lines up

The Scorecard snapshot places the middle 50% of reported scores between 860 and 1130. This is descriptive data, not an admission threshold or probability estimate.

1170 SAT planning target: Above the reported middle-50% range.
1130 SAT (reported 75th percentile): At the upper end of the reported middle-50% range.
1000 SAT (median): Within the upper half of the reported range.
860 SAT (reported 25th percentile): Within the lower half of the reported range.

Compare to other colleges →

Colleges with similar SAT scores

Ranked by proximity to WAU's reported SAT midpoint. Similar scores do not imply similar programs, cost, or admission odds.

College	Location	SAT middle 50%	Acceptance rate
Tennessee State University	Nashville, TN	880–1050	70%
Eastern Illinois University	Charleston, IL	880–1090	65%
College of Coastal Georgia	Brunswick, GA	880–1100	98%
SUNY College of Technology at Delhi	Delhi, NY	910–1160	89%
Fairmont State University	Fairmont, WV	810–1070	99%
Dominican University	River Forest, IL	880–1100	90%

FAQs

What SAT score do I need for WAU?

Washington Adventist University's Scorecard snapshot shows a middle-50% SAT range of 860–1130, rounded to valid 10-point totals. 1170 is a planning target above the reported range, not an admission cutoff.

What is WAU's acceptance rate?

Washington Adventist University's most recently reported acceptance rate is approximately 46%.

How much does it cost to attend WAU?

Published tuition is approximately $26,604 per year (excludes room, board, fees).

Is WAU test-optional?

Many US universities adjusted test policies after 2020. Check Washington Adventist University's admissions page for current test-optional, test-required, or test-flexible policy.

Official site: www.wau.edu

SAT® is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this product.

AboutPrivacyTermsResourcesContact