Washington Adventist University's published cost of attendance is $34,309. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $34,309 |
| Tuition and Fees | $26,604 |
| Room and Board | $11,421 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$15,783 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $18,526 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,534 |
| $30–48k | $15,160 |
| $48–75k | $19,311 |
| $75–110k | $22,090 |
| $110k+ | $21,480 |
Washington Adventist University's published cost of attendance is $34,309. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels. Low-income families pay approximately $17,534; middle-income families pay around $19,311; higher-income families pay approximately $21,480. Azimuth ranks Washington Adventist University #927 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Washington Adventist University participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans), state, and institutional aid programs. Families apply for need-based aid using the FAFSA. The institution's aid structure supports access across income levels, with institutional scholarships available to qualifying students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $30,500, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $24,093; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $74,717, median federal debt of $30,500 projects to a monthly payment of about $345 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Washington Adventist University earn median 4-year earnings of $74,717, placing Washington Adventist University in the 74.9 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,156 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Washington Adventist University in the 83.0 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Washington Adventist University #301 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern centers on health and allied health fields, which align with Washington Adventist University's dominant program family. Nursing is the largest program with 65 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $94,173, representing 1.1× the national benchmark for the field. Business Administration and General Studies follow as significant enrollment drivers, with Clinical, Counseling and Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology and Biology, General rounding out the core program portfolio. This concentration in health-related disciplines supports stable career pathways and consistent post-graduation earnings aligned with regional healthcare demand.
