Walla Walla University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - GoodQuality: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 1,435 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

Walla Walla University will give you the option to get an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
68
Walla Walla University implements a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 68 majors. The most popular concentrations are Social Work, Nursing, Business, Education, and Engineering. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important 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 normally a good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Walla Walla University is fair at 77% (above Washington average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
77%
Good
The graduation rate at Walla Walla University is below average - 59%.

Student to faculty ratio at Walla Walla University is pretty good - 13:1. Find out more information on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high, around $30,700 a year. The additional fees at Walla Walla University not covered by tuition are approximately $1,100; which totals $31,800 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.

Walla Walla University might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Walla Walla University in the Admissions and Tests report for this institution.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,800
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
Unsafe
Walla Walla University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,100 students, which offers a reasonable on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, approximately $4,800 per year.

Based on the college crime numbers, 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 Address

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