Walla Walla University 

School Name and Address

Contact for more information

	Walla Walla University
	204 South College Avenue
	College Place, WA 99324
Main telephone	509.527.2615
Website	https://www.wallawalla.edu/
Request more information	https://wallawalla.edu/about-wwu/general-information/contact-information/
Other sites	Walla Walla University also has a nursing campus in Portland, Oregon; a marine sciences laboratory near Anacortes, Washington; and a Master of Social Work program in Billings and Missoula, Montana.

General Information 

General information

Public or private	Private
Type of school	University
Denomination	Seventh-Day Adventist
Date founded	1892
Degrees offered	Associate, Bachelor's, Master's
School accreditation	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
School mascot	Wolves

School setting

Setting	Small town-rural area (not within commuting distance of a large city)
Closest major metropolitan area	Spokane
Population of city the school is in	31,350
Public transportation to campus	Yes; on city bus line
Campus size	77 acres
County	Walla Walla

School visits

Visitor information website	https://wallawalla.edu/index.php?id=1425
School visit availability	Monday - Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; or Friday, 8:00 a.m. to noon
Contact to set up school visit	Guest Relations; 800.541.8900 or 509.527.2091; guestrelations@wallawalla.edu

Additional information

Students have the opportunity to serve as missionaries overseas or within the USA.

Student Body

Enrollment

Number of full time, freshmen men	196
Number of full time, freshmen women	190
Total number of full time freshmen	386
Number of part time, freshmen men	1
Number of part time, freshmen women	0
Total number of part time freshmen	1
Total number of freshmen men	197
Total number of freshmen women	190
Total number of freshmen	387
Number of full time, undergraduate men	795
Number of full time, undergraduate women	790
Total number of full time undergraduates	1,585
Number of part time, undergraduate men	63
Number of part time, undergraduate women	52
Total number of part time undergraduates	115
Total number of undergraduate males	858
Total number of undergraduate females	842
Total number of undergraduate students	1,700
Total enrollment	1,700

Racial-ethnic background of undergraduate students

American Indian/Alaskan Native	Less than 1%
Asian	6%
Black	3%
Hispanic	15%
Multiracial	Less than 1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	Less than 1%
White	65%
Race/ethnicity unknown	5%
These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent.

Out-of-state students

Percentage of students from out of state

62%

International students

Percentage of students from outside the US

2%

Age of students

Percentage of students 25 or older

6%

Costs 

Annual costs for full-time undergraduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 48 credits per year.)

In-state tuition	$27,936
Out-of-state tuition	$27,936
Fees	$945
Books and supplies	$990
Room and board (live on campus)*	$7,665
* Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan
Cost information website	https://wallawalla.edu/admissions/student-financial-services/financial-aid/estimated-expenses/
Miscellaneous costs are estimated to be $1,944 per year.

Financial Aid 

Contact for counseling or more information

Cassie Ragenovich
Director of Student Financial Services
finaid@wallawalla.edu
800.656.2315
Financial aid office website	https://wallawalla.edu/admissions/student-financial-services/
Scholarship list website	https://wallawalla.edu/admissions/student-financial-services/financial-aid/scholarships/

Applying for financial aid

Submit these forms	FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid)
Application deadline (for fall term)	April 30

Financial aid awarded to undergraduates
(Financial aid data are for the 2017-2018 academic year.)

Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen	$23,436
For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package	98%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen
Loan	$4,180
Scholarship or grant	$6,238
Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen)	$23,433
For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package	94%
Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates
Loan	$4,769
Scholarship or grant	$7,091
* "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs.

Who received financial aid

Number of freshmen who applied for aid	234
Number of freshmen who received aid	186
Number of undergraduates who applied for aid	1,125
Number of undergraduates who received aid	955

Loans

Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school	64%
Average student loan debt for last graduating class	$32,181

Financial aid programs at this school

Loans

Federal PLUS loans (for parents)

Federal Stafford loans (subsidized)

Federal Stafford loans (unsubsidized)

Institution loans (from the school)

Nursing loans

Need-based scholarships and grants

Federal Pell Grants

Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG)

Nursing

Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants

School-sponsored scholarships and grants

State-sponsored scholarships and grants

Merit-based scholarships and grants

School-sponsored scholarships in academics

School-sponsored scholarships in art

School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements

School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics

Student employment

Work study

Admissions 

Contact for more information

Dale Milam
Director for Admissions
Dale.Milam@wallawalla.edu
509.527.2608
800.541.8900
Admissions office website	https://wallawalla.edu/index.php?id=60
Electronic application website	https://apply.wallawalla.edu/

Entrance difficulty

For incoming students

Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted)

Last year's applicants

Number of male applicants who enrolled	197
Number of female applicants who enrolled	190
Total number of applicants who enrolled	387

Education required for admission

High school education

High school diploma required and GED accepted.

Application dates

Fall* application deadline	Continuous
Notification date for fall admission applicants	Continuous
Fall transfer application deadline	Continuous
Notification date for fall transfer applicants	Continuous
* Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different.

Application requirements

Online application available	https://apply.wallawalla.edu/
Application fee	$40
Submit these items:
High school GPA	2.5, required for all students
High school transcript or GED certificate	Required for all students

Exams

Required exams

SAT or ACT

Factors considered by schools when evaluating applicants

High school GPA	Very important
Difficulty of high school courses	Important
Standardized test scores	Considered
High school class rank	Considered
Recommendations	Considered
Application essay	Not considered
Character/personal qualities	Considered
Interview	Not considered
Talent or ability	Not considered
Extracurricular activities	Not considered
Level of applicant's interest	Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment	Not considered
Work experience	Not considered
Related to a school graduate	Not considered
First generation college student	Not considered
Racial/ethnic group	Not considered

Transfer student admissions

Admission requirements	https://wallawalla.edu/admissions/steps-to-enrollment/
Age limit on courses to be transferred	No limit

Credits accepted for transfer students

College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject

Test scores of freshmen who enrolled at the school

ACT score
Under 12	8%
12 - 17	25%
18 - 23	40%
24 - 29	20%
30 - 36	6%

High school performance of students who enrolled at this school

Average GPA (on 4.0 scale)

3.53

Undergraduate retention and graduation

Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree:
In four years or less	21%
Between four and five years	21%
Between five and six years	7%

Academics 

Degrees offered

Associate

Bachelor's

Master's

School catalog

School catalog website	https://wallawalla.edu/index.php?id=1236
Academic index website	https://wallawalla.edu/academics/areas-of-study/

Faculty and instruction

Academic calendar	Quarters
Grading system	Letter grade (A, B, etc.)
Number of faculty on campus	171
Student faculty ratio	15:1

Graduation requirements

Required number of credits for an associate degree	96 quarter hours
Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree	192 quarter hours
All students must meet:
Core curriculum or school-wide requirements
Internship requirement	Depends on major
Math or science requirement
Senior project requirement	Depends on major

Attendance options

Evenings

On-line/distance learning

Part time

Summer school

Optional academic programs

Double major

Freshman honors college

Graduate courses open to undergraduates

Honors program

Off-campus study

Domestic exchange available
Study abroad available
In these countries	Argentina, Austria, Brazil, France, Germany, Israel, Italy, Japan, Lebanon, Spain, Thailand, Ukraine

Alternative credit opportunities

Advanced Placement

Cooperative education

Independent study

Internships

Computing

Computer lab available to students

Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms

Computer network can be accessed from off campus

Discount computer purchase plan available

Online registration for classes

Libraries

Main library name

Peterson Memorial Library

Sports 

Intercollegiate and intramural sports available

	Intercollegiate				Intramural
Sport	Men		Women		Men	Women
Basketball	Yes		Yes		Yes	Yes
Cross-country running	Yes		Yes
Flag football					Yes	Yes
Football					Yes	Yes
Golf	Yes		Yes
Ice hockey					Yes
Indoor hockey					Yes	Yes
Soccer	Yes
Softball					Yes	Yes
Table tennis					Yes	Yes
Ultimate Frisbee					Yes	Yes
Volleyball			Yes		Yes	Yes
$ indicates scholarships offered. For intercollegiate sports, the division is given when that information is available. “Yes” is used if a sport is offered, but the school has not specified the division. “Club” indicates intercollegiate competition is at the club level. For intramural sports, “Yes” indicates a sport is available.

Athletic association membership

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA)
Sports website URL	http://uwolves.com/index.aspx

Student Life 

Student activities

Choral groups

Drama or theater groups

Newspaper

Student government

Campus Ministries

Clubs and associations

Largest clubs and organizations on campus	Associated Students of Walla Walla University, Campus Ministries, Village Club, OPS Club (Men's residence hall club), AGA Club (women's residence hall club)
Student clubs and associations website	https://www.wallawalla.edu/campus-life/

Housing 

Contact for more information

509.527.2111 (men); 509.527.2531 (women)
Housing office website	https://wallawalla.edu/campus-life/student-life/residential-life-housing/residence-hall-housing/

Campus housing

Percentage of students who live on campus	72%
School owns or operates housing
Highest year that students are required to live on campus	Junior
Housing availability for first year students	Guaranteed
Housing options	Men only, women only
Housing is available for students with disabilities
Dorms require a key or code to enter

Campus housing for graduate students

School owns or operates housing for	Married graduate students, single graduate students
Housing availability for single graduate students	First come, first served
Housing availability for married graduate students	First come, first served

Student Services

Academic services for all students

Remedial education courses

Tutoring

Health and legal services available on campus for all students

Health clinic

Low-cost health insurance

Psychological counseling

Other services for all students

Orientation

Services for students with disabilities

Sue Huett
Disability.Support@wallawalla.edu
509.527.2366 (Voice), 509.527.2922 (TDD)
Disabilities services website	https://www.wallawalla.edu/resources/student-support-services/student-development-center/disability-support-services/
Housing
Services for students with learning disabilities

Campus security

24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus

Campus patrolled by trained security personnel

Late night transport service

Career Services

Contact for more information

David Lindstrom
Director
career@wallawalla.edu
509.527.2313
Career services website	https://www.wallawalla.edu/resources/student-support-services/student-development-center/career-services/

Career services offered

Alumni networking and mentoring

Career counseling

Career interest testing

Career library

Job bank

Job fairs

Job interview preparation

Job interviews

On campus recruitment by employers

Placement assistance

Résumé preparation assistance

Graduate Study 

Contact for more information

Pamela Cress
Associate Vice President for Graduate Studies
pam.cress@wallawalla.edu
800.541.8900
Graduate school website	https://wallawalla.edu/academics/grad-studies/

Enrollment

Number of undergraduate men	858
Number of undergraduate women	842
Total number of undergraduate students	1,700
Total enrollment	1,700

Costs for full-time graduate students
(Costs are for the 2019-2020 academic year. Full-time costs are based on 39 credits per year.)

In-state tuition*	$24,687
Out-of-state tuition*	$24,687
Fees	$195
Books and supplies	$1,650
* Tuition may vary by program
Tuition is $633 per quarter hour.

Graduate admissions

Admission requirements	Varies by program; see https://wallawalla.edu/admissions/apply-to-wwu/graduate-students/graduate-admission-requirements/  for more information.
Application fee	$50