Walla Walla Community College
About Walla Walla Community College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Walla Walla Community College teaches in the wine country of southeastern Washington and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution. It teaches winemaking in its own commercial winery and agricultural machinery to the farmers around it, alongside nursing and business.
Founded
1967
Location
Walla Walla, Washington
Students
2,418
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
38.2%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$5,279
Out-of-state: $6,700
Avg Net Price
$9,406
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$43,526
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
38.2% complete their degree within three years
Retention
Not reported
Transfer Out
12.7%
The federal survey collects no first-year retention cohort for this college.
Teaching Quality
19:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$9.9K
Class Size
Large
The 38.2% graduation rate is below the national average of 44%. It's worth looking into what support systems the school offers to help you finish your degree.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$5,279
In-State
$6,700
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
No on-campus housing
Books & Supplies
$528
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,268
After Financial Aid
$9,406
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$8,224
Receive Grants
31.6%
Take Loans
12.4%
Tuition is $5,279/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $9,406.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Walla Walla Community College fund their education.
While in School
31.6%
Get Grants
Free money
12.4%
Take Loans
Must repay
$23,492
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$14,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$148/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $14,000, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Walla Walla Community College.
Gender
49.8%
Female
50%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
2,418
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
45.7%
First-Gen
25 yrs
Avg Age
50%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (50% women, 50% men). 45.7% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Small
Campus Quick Facts
2,418
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Quarter calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Walla Walla Community College fields 6 varsity teams with 174 student athletes, about 7% of the student body.
Division
NWAC
Northwest Athletic Conference
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
6
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
174
7% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
57% / 43%
100
Men
74
Women
4
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Walla Walla Community Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$43,526
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
$24K
212 grads
1yr Earnings
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$75K
108 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
38 grads
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
—
19 grads
Accounting and Related Services
—
17 grads
Food Science and Technology
—
16 grads
Graduates earn about $37K six years out, growing to $44K by year ten. Above average, though your choice of major will be the biggest factor.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.