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The main campus of Walla Walla Community College is in Walla Walla, Washington (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a public school. Walla Walla Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to agricultural science and management, nursing and emergency medicine, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Walla Walla Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
Walla Walla Community College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 4,625 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Walla Walla Community College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Walla Walla Community College inspires students to discover their potential and to achieve their goals by providing diverse and challenging learning opportunities."
More complete details are provided below.
Walla Walla Community College
500 Tausick Way
Walla Walla, WA 99362-9267
General Phone: (509) 522-2500
Admissions Phone: (509) 527-4283
Financial Aid Phone: (509) 527-4301
http://www.wallawalla.cc
Walla Walla Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 320 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Liberal Arts | 204 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 69 | various agricultural courses, agricultural mechanization courses, agricultural mechanization, agricultural management, agricultural production |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 61 | computer support, computer networking |
| Construction Trades | 45 | property management, carpentry |
| Mechanics And Repair | 44 | automobile mechanics, HVAC, diesel mechanics, autobody repair |
| Education And Teaching | 31 | teacher aide, early childhood education |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 29 | recreation and leisure studies |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 28 | turf management |
| Transportation | 18 | truck and bus driver |
| Office And Administration | 17 | general office occupations, office management |
| Business And Management | 14 | accounting technology, banking, business management |
| Production Trades | 13 | machinist, welding |
| Animal Science And Care | 8 | animal services |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 7 | chef training |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | civil engineering tech, engineering technician |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 6 | criminal justice and safety, fire-fighting, corrections |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 3 | barber |
| Science | 1 | physical sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Walla Walla Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 498 | 28 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 214 | 26 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 213 | 4 |
In 2005, Walla Walla Community College had a total enrollment of 4,625 students (3,087 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 80% |
| Oregon | 11% |
| Idaho | 7% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Walla Walla, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (509) 527-4283
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,625 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,625 |
| Books and supplies | $ 894 |
Financial Aid:
Walla Walla Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 500600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (509) 527-4301
Walla Walla Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 11 | $50,341 | 3 | $46,426 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 11 | $50,341 | 3 | $46,426 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 52 | $48,282 | 40 | $46,132 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 52 | $48,282 | 40 | $46,132 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 49 | 43 | 92 |
| Basketball | 9 | 6 | 15 |
| Baseball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| Football | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| All Other Sports | 27 | 37 | 64 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agricultural Mechanization, Other
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agricultural Production Operations, Other
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, Other
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
Office Management and Supervision
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Science/Fire-fighting
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Walla Walla Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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Agricultural Science And Management
Nursing And Emergency Medicine
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