Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $34,309. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $26,604 |
| Housing & meals | $10,440 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 |
| Personal & travel | $1,000 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,935 |
| Total cost of attendance | $34,309 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
WAU net price compared with other Maryland colleges
WAU has the 13th-lowest average net price of 26 Maryland colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Frostburg State University | $16,715 | 50% | $55,493 |
| 10 | Towson University | $17,413 | 69% | $64,390 |
| 11 | Salisbury University | $17,743 | 68% | $61,515 |
| 12 | St. Mary's College of Maryland | $18,441 | 70% | $60,110 |
| 13 | Washington Adventist University | $18,526 | 29% | $64,249 |
| 14 | Johns Hopkins University | $18,809 | 94% | $87,555 |
| 15 | Notre Dame of Maryland University | $19,169 | 50% | $65,344 |
| 16 | Bowie State University | $19,298 | 38% | $54,537 |
| 17 | Hood College | $20,873 | 57% | $57,089 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Maryland colleges →
Why WAU costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Adventist University | 46% | $18,526 | 29% | $64,249 | This school |
| Ner Israel Rabbinical College | 66% | $13,572 | 24% | $66,330 | |
| St. John's College | 55% | $45,597 | 71% | $51,584 | |
| Washington College | 57% | $27,898 | 65% | $65,518 | |
| Capitol Technology University | 74% | $22,102 | 43% | $85,035 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Washington Adventist University would cost you $4,954 more per year than Ner Israel Rabbinical College, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Washington Adventist University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$16,004).
- Washington Adventist University gives aided families $2,605 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Maryland resident | WAU | Ner Israel Rabbinical College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $26,604 | $10,600 | +$16,004 |
| Books & supplies | $1,200 | $250 | +$950 |
| Housing & meals | $10,440 | $7,600 | +$2,840 |
| Personal & travel | $1,000 | $4,500 | −$3,500 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$4,935 | +$3,800 | −$8,735 |
| Sticker price | $34,309 | $26,750 | +$7,559 |
| Average grants | −$15,783 | −$13,178 | −$2,605 |
| You pay | $18,526 | $13,572 | +$4,954 |
“+” means WAU costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
WAU cost questions
How much is tuition at WAU?
Tuition and fees are $26,604 a year.
What is the total cost of attending WAU?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $34,309 a year.
What do families actually pay at WAU?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $18,526 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $17,534; $48–75k pay $19,311; $110k+ pay $21,480.
How much debt do WAU graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $22,750, and 7.9% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Washington Adventist University overview