Founded in 1904, Washington Adventist University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized town of Takoma Park (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), Maryland.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Washington Adventist University (WAU) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Adventist religion. Washington Adventist University (WAU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 116 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 40-50% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 