Washington Adventist University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 63%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Washington Adventist University are predominantly Black with a smaller White population. The school has high racial diversity. 84% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Washington Adventist University is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.

Racial demographics of Washington Adventist University students
Race Percent of Students
White
16%
Black
49%
Hispanic
11%
Asian
7%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%
Two or more races
1%
International
2%
Race Unknown
13%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 34% more female students than male students enrolled at Washington Adventist University with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Washington Adventist University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Washington Adventist University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
43%
Women
57%
Enrollment by gender for Washington Adventist University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
262
Women
350

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Medium

Geographic Diversity Index: 58%

Washington Adventist University draws 42 percent of students from Maryland, 41 percent from other states, and 17 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Maryland, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Washington Adventist University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
42%
Out of State
41%
Foreign
17%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$69,837 per year

51% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

612
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 26.8%
Part-time undergraduates 13.9%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=162210.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026