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Walla Walla Community College is a multi-campus community college located in southeastern Washington State. The main branch of the college was founded in Walla Walla in the year 1967. Today, the college enrolls more than 13,000 students per term.
WWCC’s athletics department fields both men’s and women’s sports teams, which participate in baseball, basketball, volleyball and soccer.
The main campus of Walla Walla Community College is in Walla Walla, WA (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 and nursing and emergency medicine.
Walla Walla Community College admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, Walla Walla Community College had 4,600 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school.
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
http://www.wallawalla.cc
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 437 | nursing assistant, registered nursing, licensed practical nurse, EMT paramedic |
| Liberal Arts | 164 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Construction Trades | 105 | property management, carpentry, electrician |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 59 | agricultural mechanization, various agricultural courses, agricultural management, agricultural production, agricultural business |
| Production Trades | 53 | welding, machinist |
| Business and Management | 47 | accounting technology, banking, business, business management |
| Mechanics and Repair | 41 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, diesel mechanics, autobody repair |
| Office and Administration | 35 | general office occupations, data entry, office management |
| Transportation | 32 | truck and bus driver |
| Medical Administration | 20 | medical secretary |
| Medical Support and Technology | 18 | phlebotomy |
| Engineering Technician | 16 | civil engineering tech, engineering technology |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 14 | fire-fighting, criminal justice and administration, corrections |
| Animal Science and Care | 11 | animal services |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 10 | turf management |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 10 | cosmetology, barber |
| Law | 9 | legal secretary |
| Education and Teaching | 8 | elementary school teaching, teacher aide, early childhood education |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 8 | recreation and leisure studies |
| Science | 5 | physical sciences |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 4 | chef training |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer support, webmastering |
Number of programs and degrees for Walla Walla Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 469 | 35 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 457 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 182 | 24 |
In 2007-2008, Walla Walla Community College had a total enrollment of 4,600 students (3,246 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 15% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 6% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Washington | 76% |
| Oregon | 14% |
| Idaho | 9% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Walla Walla, Washington for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Washington Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,970 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,069 |
| Books and supplies | $ 924 |
Financial Aid:
Walla Walla Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 500600)
Walla Walla Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | calendar year | 12 | $59,684 | 6 | $56,167 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $59,684 | 6 | $56,167 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 63 | $54,153 | 43 | $54,002 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 63 | $54,153 | 43 | $54,002 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 50 | 49 | 99 |
| Basketball | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| Baseball | 12 | 0 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 26 | 38 | 64 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agricultural Business and Management, Other
Agricultural Mechanization, General
Agricultural Production Operations, General
Agricultural Production Operations, Other
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services, Other
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Barbering/Barber
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Engineering Technology, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Turf and Turfgrass Management
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
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
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
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
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
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/Law Enforcement Administration
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 10% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career 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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