Walla Walla University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4609 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1281 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1204 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #21 of 57 | In Washington |
| #3079 of 3,467 | For Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Seventh Day Adventist
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 1,313
- Graduates
- 113
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.wallawalla.edu
Walla Walla University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Walla Walla University has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
186 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
16 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Walla Walla University has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 666 (47%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 337 (24%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 145 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 114 (8%) |
| Asian | 72 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 55 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 17 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 15 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Walla Walla University is $25,505 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,675 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $20,079 |
| $48-75K | $20,776 |
| $75-110K | $24,081 |
| $110K+ | $28,760 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $33,012 | $28,041 |
| Tuition in-state | $33,012 | $28,041 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,012 | $28,041 |
| Fee in-district | $1,215 | $405 |
| Fee in-state | $1,215 | $405 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,215 | $405 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 969 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,833 |
| Room charge | $5,232 |
| Meal charge | $5,601 |
Walla Walla University majors
Walla Walla University has granted 277 bachelor's degrees across 50 programs, 76 master's across 5 programs, and 2 doctorate degrees in Social Work. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Walla Walla University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 10 | 69 | 2 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 48 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 22 | 3 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 2 | 19 | ||
| Psychology, General | 15 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 12 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 11 | |||
| Industrial and Product Design | 2 | 8 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | |||
| Accounting | 8 | |||
| Biochemistry | 8 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 8 | |||
| Computer Science | 8 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | 5 | ||
| Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other | 6 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 6 | |||
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 5 | |||
| Finance, General | 5 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 5 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 5 | |||
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 5 | |||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 4 | |||
| History, General | 4 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 4 | |||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 3 | |||
| Computer Engineering, General | 3 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 3 | |||
| Graphic Design | 3 | |||
| Management Science | 3 | |||
| Physics, General | 3 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |||
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 2 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |||
| Education, General | 2 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 2 | |||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 2 | |||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 2 | |||
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 1 | |||
| Creative Writing | 1 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | |||
| Forensic Psychology | 1 | |||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| General Literature | 1 | |||
| General Studies | 1 | |||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | |||
| Illustration | 1 | |||
| Information Technology | 1 | |||
| International and Intercultural Communication | 1 | |||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 1 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 1 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |||
| Speech-Language Pathology & Pathologist | 1 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 18 | 277 | 76 | 2 |
Walla Walla University has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 40% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 61% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Walla Walla University has published 474 scientific papers with 5,203 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Medicine, Geology, and Quantum and Particle physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 38 |
| 1994 | 5 | 62 |
| 1995 | 4 | 35 |
| 1996 | 13 | 48 |
| 1997 | 4 | 47 |
| 1998 | 4 | 38 |
| 1999 | 2 | 53 |
| 2000 | 3 | 68 |
| 2001 | 6 | 58 |
| 2002 | 3 | 67 |
| 2003 | 10 | 55 |
| 2004 | 8 | 67 |
| 2005 | 4 | 64 |
| 2006 | 6 | 62 |
| 2007 | 7 | 73 |
| 2008 | 9 | 142 |
| 2009 | 10 | 128 |
| 2010 | 8 | 130 |
| 2011 | 11 | 146 |
| 2012 | 12 | 188 |
| 2013 | 8 | 210 |
| 2014 | 10 | 205 |
| 2015 | 15 | 189 |
| 2016 | 10 | 214 |
| 2017 | 12 | 229 |
| 2018 | 19 | 199 |
| 2019 | 12 | 232 |
| 2020 | 25 | 218 |
| 2021 | 18 | 219 |
| 2022 | 18 | 265 |
| 2023 | 28 | 346 |
| 2024 | 23 | 306 |
| 2025 | 11 | 270 |
Notable alumni
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Jeri Ellsworth
- Occupations
- authorentrepreneurroller derby playerengineerinventor
- Biography
-
Jeri Janet Ellsworth is an American entrepreneur, computer chip designer and inventor. She gained fame in 2004 for creating a complete Commodore 64 imitating system on a chip housed within a joystick, called Commodore 30-in-1 Direct to TV. It runs 30 video games from the 1980s, and at peak, sold over 70,000 units in a single day via the QVC shopping channel.
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Pamela C. Rasmussen
- Years
- 1959-.. (age 67)
- Enrolled in Walla Walla University
- Studied in 1983
- Occupations
- university teacherornithologistzoologist
- Biography
-
Pamela Cecile Rasmussen is an American ornithologist and expert on Asian birds. She was formerly a research associate at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C., and is based at the Michigan State University. She is associated with other major centers of research in the United States and the United Kingdom.
General info
| Alternative names | WWC Walla Walla College |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1892 |
| Motto | A community of faith and discovery committed to excellence in thought, generosity in service, beauty in expression and faith in God |
| Colors | forest green, mountain ash, orange-red |
| Academic calendar | September to August (September - December; January-March; March-June; June August) |
| Total FTE staff | 227 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 204 S College Ave College Place, Washington, 99324-1198 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 10,000 |
| Phone | 5095272615 |