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Students attend Walla Walla College in College Place, Washington, a self-contained town. The school is proud of its Seventh Day Adventists status. Walla Walla College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Master's degree.
Walla Walla College has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in family and social work.
Walla Walla College is selective and does not offer open admission. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Walla Walla College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,942 students at Walla Walla College (as of 2005).
The school has a residential or campus feel. Walla Walla College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Walla Walla College
204 S College Ave
College Place, WA 99324-1198
General Phone: (509) 527-2615
Admissions Phone: (509) 527-2327
Financial Aid Phone: (509) 527-2815
http://wwc.edu
Walla Walla College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Family And Social Work | 146 | social work |
| Education And Teaching | 52 | elementary school teaching, education, physical education teaching |
| Business And Management | 46 | business |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 45 | registered nursing |
| Engineering | 31 | engineering, bioengineering |
| Liberal Arts | 28 | English, Spanish language, history, foreign language and literature, humanities |
| Science | 19 | biology, chemistry, physical sciences, biochemistry, biophysics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 14 | computer and info science |
| Medicine | 12 | medical preparatory |
| Design | 11 | graphic design |
| Religion And Philosophy | 11 | theology, religion |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | psychology |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | industrial tech, automotive tech, civil engineering tech |
| Media | 8 | mass communication, communication studies |
| Music | 7 | music |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
| Transportation | 1 | aviation tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Walla Walla College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 296 | 32 |
| Master's degree | 156 | 4 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 6 |
In 2005, Walla Walla College had a total enrollment of 1,942 students (1,830 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 26% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 36% |
| California | 20% |
| Oregon | 18% |
| Idaho | 5% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Montana | 2% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
Walla Walla College offers campus housing for 1,223 of its 1,830 (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.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 452 | 351 | 78% | 292 | 83% |
| Men | 222 | 172 | 77% | 157 | 91% |
| Women | 230 | 179 | 78% | 135 | 75% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 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 | 72% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (509) 527-2327
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,879 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,879 |
| Room and board | $ 4,815 |
| Room charge | $ 2,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 1,476 |
| Books and supplies | $ 894 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,560 |
Financial Aid:
Walla Walla College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 379900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (509) 527-2815
Walla Walla College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 42 | $46,364 | 17 | $46,283 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $44,163 | 12 | $43,993 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $43,003 | 23 | $43,120 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $39,799 | 3 | $39,083 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 85 | $44,710 | 55 | $44,068 |
*: 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
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
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
Physical Sciences
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 College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Seventh Day Adventists affiliation Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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