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Walla Walla University, which was originally established in 1892 as the Walla Walla College, achieved university status in 2007. Popularly referred to as WWU, the university's main campus is situated on 55 acres in College Place, Washington. It also operates several extension campuses in Montana and the Pacific Northwest.
WWU offers associate's, bachelor's, and master's degree programs. Bachelor's degrees in science and engineering are provided through the Edward F. Cross School of Engineering. Graduate courses are available in the fields of biology, education, counseling psychology, and social work.
Students of WWU participate in sports like basketball, volleyball, soccer, and softball. The men's teams are nicknamed the Wolves, while the women's teams are called the Lady Wolves. The university also sponsors various clubs and organizations like the Aleph Gimel Ain, Backpacking Club, Music Club, Paintball Club, and Theology Club. In addition, the students publish an on-campus newspaper called "The Collegian".
Walla Walla University is in a self-contained town, in College Place, WA. The school has a Seventh Day Adventists religious affiliation. Walla Walla University is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
There are more programs of study at Walla Walla University than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at the school include family and social work.
Walla Walla University does not admit all applicants. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Walla Walla University does well in comparison to most schools. Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Walla Walla University, in 2007, had 1,829 students (1,753 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. Walla Walla University makes available student meal plans.
More complete details are provided below.
Walla Walla University
204 S College Ave
College Place, WA 99324-1198
General Phone: (509) 527-2615
http://www.wallawalla.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Family And Social Work | 153 | social work |
| Business And Management | 51 | business |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 48 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 36 | elementary school teaching, education, physical education teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 34 | English, Spanish language, French language, history, sociology, humanities, Biblical languages |
| Engineering | 30 | engineering, bioengineering |
| Science | 28 | biology, physics, biochemistry, chemistry, biophysics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 21 | theology, religion |
| Therapy And Counseling | 18 | psychology |
| Media | 14 | mass communication, communication studies |
| Design | 8 | graphic design |
| Medicine | 8 | medical preparatory |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer and info science |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music, music pedagogy |
| Transportation | 2 | aviation tech |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | automotive tech, industrial tech |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Walla Walla University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 309 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 156 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 5 |
In 2007, Walla Walla University had a total enrollment of 1,829 students (1,753 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
Walla Walla University offers campus housing for 875 of its 1,753 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of College Place, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 903 | 830 | 92% | 348 | 42% |
| Men | 415 | 387 | 93% | 185 | 48% |
| Women | 488 | 443 | 91% | 163 | 37% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 49% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,114 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,114 |
| Room and board | $ 4,116 |
| Room charge | $ 2,550 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,566 |
| Books and supplies | $ 990 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,901 |
Financial Aid:
Walla Walla University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 379900)
Walla Walla University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 62 | 29 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 11 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 45 | $51,396 | 17 | $51,944 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 18 | $49,369 | 12 | $50,717 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $48,797 | 15 | $50,117 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $46,036 | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 80 | $50,181 | 46 | $50,751 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
MUSIC
Music Pedagogy
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biophysics
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
TRANSPORTATION
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Walla Walla University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 3% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
Notable:
Seventh Day Adventists affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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