Walla Walla University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - FairCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average
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Walla Walla University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,740 students enrolled. This college was established in 1892 and is the only school located in College Place, Washington.

Walla Walla University is affiliated with Seventh Day Adventists.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
63
Fair
At Walla Walla University you can get your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Walla Walla University implements a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and has 63 majors. The most popular concentrations are Social Work, Nursing, Engineering, Business, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings versus other colleges.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
78%
Good
The rate of student retention at Walla Walla University is fair at 78% (above Washington average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Walla Walla University is below average - 59%.

Student to faculty ratio at Walla Walla University is pretty decent - 15:1. Find out more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$30,100
High
Average tuition cost is very high, around $29,000 a year. The additional fees at Walla Walla University not covered by tuition are approximately $1,100; which totals $30,100 per academic year.

Read the details about Walla Walla University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
56%
Doable
According to government data, 1,816 applications were submitted and 1,025 were accepted, so it is not very hard to become a student at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Walla Walla University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,600
Medium
Walla Walla University offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Walla Walla University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C+
Dicey
Walla Walla University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 1,300 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low -- nearly $4,600 a year.

Based on the college crime data, Walla Walla University appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Walla Walla University Location and Maps



Post Address: Walla Walla University, 204 S College Ave, College Place, Washington 99324-1198, USA
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