Walla Walla University
About Walla Walla University
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Walla Walla University is located in College Place, WA. Tuition is $31,758 per year, serving approximately 1,234 students.
Founded
1892
Location
College Place, Washington
Students
1,365
Institution
Private
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
59.9%
Below national average
Tuition
$34,227
Per year
Avg Net Price
$23,329
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$61,885
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
Average
59.9% complete their degree within six years
Retention
84.9%
4-Year Grad
37%
6-Year Grad
63%
Teaching Quality
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$14.4K
Class Size
Medium
The 37% graduation rate is below average, but 84.9% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$34,227
Annual Tuition
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$10,833
Books & Supplies
$765
Total Cost of Attendance
$45,903
After Financial Aid
$23,329
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$18,675
Receive Grants
26%
Take Loans
47.2%
The total cost of attendance runs about $45,903/yr, including $10,833 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $23,329.
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 University fund their education.
While in School
26%
Get Grants
Free money
47.2%
Take Loans
Must repay
$65,228
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$26,842
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$285/mo
Monthly Payment
0.2%
LowDefault Rate
The $26,842 median debt is above average, but graduates earn $62K within ten years. The numbers suggest the investment pays off for most students.
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 University.
Gender
48.2%
Female
52%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
1,252
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
113
Graduates
16.6%
First-Gen
20 yrs
Avg Age
5.5%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (48% women, 52% men). 16.6% are first-generation college students. 10.1% international students bring global perspectives to campus life.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Suburb: Small
Campus Quick Facts
1,252
Students
private
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Master's
Classification
What This College Offers
Quarter calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
Yes
ROTC
No
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Walla Walla University fields 5 varsity teams with 160 student athletes, about 13% of the student body.
Division
NAIA
Division II
Conference
Cascade
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
5
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
160
13% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
56% / 44%
89
Men
71
Women
5
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Walla Walla Universityearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$61,885
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
$91K
61 grads
1yr Earnings
Business Administration, Management and Operations
—
42 grads
Business/Commerce, General
$43K
27 grads
1yr Earnings
Mechanical Engineering
—
19 grads
Biology, General
—
19 grads
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
$55K
17 grads
1yr Earnings
Earnings grow steadily here: $53K at six years, $45K at eight, and $62K by ten. Well above average at every stage.
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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.