Walla Walla University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,277
Religious affiliation	Protestant
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	51%
Students retention rate	77%
On-time graduation rate	64%

Located in College Place, Washington, Walla Walla University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. Walla Walla University operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Walla Walla University is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Walla Walla University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Walla Walla University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Walla Walla University boasts an impressive student retention rate of 77% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 74% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2018 admitted students

50.8%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$30,531

Cost of attendance at Walla Walla University in 2022 for students from Washington.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$5,771
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,531

Cost of attendance at Walla Walla University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Washington's average	$11,857
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Walla Walla University received on average $16,912 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$16,912

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	81	29%	$4,488	$363,511
Other Federal Grant	104	37%	$6,197	$644,515
State Grant/Scholarships	29	10%	$6,469	$187,590
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	279	100%	$13,929	$3,886,242
Total Grant & Scholarships	279	100%	$16,912	$4,718,347

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Walla Walla University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Walla Walla University students is 63.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 66.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 61.2%.

63.9%

asian 62.5% 10 students
African American 62.5% 5 students
white 67.0% 148 students
unknown 80.0% 4 students
hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 58.0% 40 students
International Students 41.7% 5 students
Mixed Race 59.3% 16 students

Sport Conferences

Basketball Cascade Collegiate Conference
Track and Cross Country Cascade Collegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Walla Walla University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Walla Walla University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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