Walla Walla University: Statistics

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#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
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Religion
Seventh Day Adventist
Acceptance rate
100%
Avg. cost to attend
$25,314 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
1,300
Graduates
132
Male:Female Ratio
48:52
Control
Private
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Doctor's degree

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.

Net average cost to attend
$25,314/year
Average aid awarded
$17,358
Students receiving aid
100%

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

UndergraduatesGraduates
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%
  • Full-time retention rate - 77%
  • Part-time retention rate - 67%

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.

Publications
400
Citations
3,931

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
216 / 1,548
Biology
198 / 3,357
Environmental Science
195 / 2,820
Chemistry
163 / 2,334
Engineering
160 / 1,202
Physics
156 / 1,133
Computer Science
148 / 717
Medicine
139 / 1,910
Geology
109 / 2,379
Quantum and Particle physics
103 / 581
Ecology
101 / 2,492
Philosophy
99 / 249
Political Science
98 / 430
Law
92 / 429
History
89 / 421
Geography and Cartography
87 / 790
Sociology
84 / 1,038
Mathematics
83 / 531
Biochemistry
83 / 2,028
Genetics
78 / 1,977
Psychology
74 / 412
Paleontology
73 / 2,071
Materials Science
72 / 428
Organic Chemistry
68 / 1,235
Art & Design
61 / 1,419
Archaeology
59 / 349
Business
51 / 169
Statistics
51 / 458
Linguistics
50 / 140
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
49 / 162
Optical Engineering
47 / 480
Botany
44 / 1,937
Mechanical Engineering
41 / 183
Oceanography
40 / 1,567
Metallurgical Engineering
39 / 308
Wildlife and Fisheries Management & Conservation
38 / 1,543
Structural Engineering
36 / 100
Pathology
34 / 425
Demography
33 / 877
Economics
32 / 161

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
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Notable alumni

  1. Jeri Ellsworth

    Jeri Ellsworth
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1974-.. (age 50)
    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.

  2. Pamela C. Rasmussen

    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

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