Walla Walla University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4456 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1243 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1167 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #19 of 57 | In Washington |
| #4994 of 5,892 | For Paleontology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Seventh Day Adventist
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 1,300
- Graduates
- 132
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- 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.
169 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
23 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 | 759 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 309 (22%) |
| Two or more races | 128 (9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 95 (7%) |
| Asian | 73 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 44 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 13 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Walla Walla University is $25,314 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 | $16,395 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,269 |
| $48-75K | $22,424 |
| $75-110K | $24,009 |
| $110K+ | $29,287 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $30,672 | $27,105 |
| Tuition in-state | $30,672 | $27,105 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $30,672 | $27,105 |
| Fee in-district | $1,086 | $300 |
| Fee in-state | $1,086 | $300 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,086 | $300 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,033 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,819 |
| Room charge | $4,836 |
| Meal charge | $4,983 |
Walla Walla University majors
Walla Walla University has granted 304 bachelor's degrees across 48 programs and 105 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Walla Walla University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Work | 8 | 77 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 53 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 32 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 17 | 3 | |
| Education, General | 16 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 2 | 12 | |
| Mechanical Engineering | 14 | ||
| Industrial and Product Design | 1 | 12 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 | ||
| Public Relations & Image Management | 10 | ||
| Computer Science | 9 | ||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 9 | ||
| Psychology, General | 8 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 8 | ||
| Civil Engineering, General | 7 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 6 | ||
| Forensic Psychology | 6 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 5 | ||
| Graphic Design | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 5 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 1 | 3 | |
| Biochemistry | 4 | ||
| General Studies | 4 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Airline & Commercial & Professional Pilot and Flight Crew | 3 | ||
| Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 3 | ||
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 3 | ||
| Engineering, General | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 3 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 2 | ||
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 2 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 2 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 2 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | ||
| Pre-Physical Therapy Studies | 2 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 2 | ||
| Radio and Television | 2 | ||
| Counseling Psychology | 1 | ||
| Dental Services and Allied Professions, Other | 1 | ||
| Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services, Other | 1 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 1 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Humanities & Humanistic Studies | 1 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Physics, General | 1 | ||
| Sociology, General | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies & Technicians, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 11 | 304 | 105 |
Walla Walla University has a graduation rate of 63%, which is among the 35% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 64% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Walla Walla University has published 400 scientific papers with 3,931 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Medicine, Geology, and Quantum and Particle physics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 28 |
| 1992 | 3 | 24 |
| 1993 | 2 | 29 |
| 1994 | 3 | 41 |
| 1995 | 3 | 22 |
| 1996 | 13 | 37 |
| 1997 | 3 | 36 |
| 1998 | 3 | 22 |
| 1999 | 2 | 45 |
| 2000 | 4 | 62 |
| 2001 | 5 | 54 |
| 2002 | 3 | 60 |
| 2003 | 11 | 46 |
| 2004 | 7 | 57 |
| 2005 | 5 | 61 |
| 2006 | 6 | 65 |
| 2007 | 8 | 69 |
| 2008 | 9 | 91 |
| 2009 | 8 | 121 |
| 2010 | 8 | 114 |
| 2011 | 11 | 121 |
| 2012 | 9 | 183 |
| 2013 | 7 | 206 |
| 2014 | 10 | 190 |
| 2015 | 17 | 170 |
| 2016 | 10 | 189 |
| 2017 | 12 | 166 |
| 2018 | 13 | 167 |
| 2019 | 14 | 182 |
| 2020 | 16 | 164 |
| 2021 | 18 | 174 |
| 2022 | 15 | 211 |
| 2023 | 23 | 262 |
Notable alumni
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Jeri Ellsworth
- Occupations
- computer scientistentrepreneurauthorinventorengineer
- Biography
-
Jeri Janet Ellsworth is an American entrepreneur, computer chip designer and inventor. She gained fame in 2004 for creating a complete Commodore 64 emulator 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 65)
- Enrolled in Walla Walla University
- Studied in 1983
- Occupations
- university teacherzoologistornithologist
- 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 | 246 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 204 S College Ave College Place, Washington, 99324-1198 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 10,000 |
| Phone | 5095272615 |