Walla Walla University, WA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Seventh Day Adventists Church
Main Campus
Walla Walla University Rankings
Affordability53
Selectivity29
Retention63
Graduation23
Earnings51
Diversity40
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Walla Walla University
77%
Bachelor’s
23%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing18%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education5%
Engineering10%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs28%
History2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Mechanic and Repair Technologies2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service5%
Social Sciences<1%
Theology and Religious Vocations2%
Transportation and Materials Moving2%
Visual and Performing Arts5%
Admissions
Getting into Walla Walla University
51%
Admission Rate
535
Median SAT Math
530
Median SAT Reading
24
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)460–610
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)460–600
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)20–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Walla Walla University
$28K
In-State Tuition
$28K
Out-of-State Tuition
$37K
Average Total Cost
$22K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $15K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $18K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $25K | $19K | $19K |
| >$110K | $26K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Walla Walla University
59%
Receive Federal Loans
$20K
Median Federal Debt
72%
Repayment Rate
$279
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 24% | 55% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 11% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 8% | 9% |
| >$110K | 30% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $22K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $17K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $20K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $22K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $17K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $38K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $31K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $9K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 68% | 47% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 72% | 52% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 74% | 56% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 78% | 61% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Walla Walla University
85%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
15%
Withdrawal Rate
59%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 26% | 36% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 59% | 53% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 53% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 39% | 52% | 53% |
| Black | 20% | 38% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 60% | 49% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 49% | 48% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 67% | 38% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 66% | 54% | 50% |
| Other race | 67% | 52% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Walla Walla University
91%
Employment Rate
$40K
Median Salary
$23K
25 Pctl Salary
$58K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 88% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 82% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 88% | 80% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 81% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $17K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $40K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $58K | $46K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $73K | $61K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $40K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $43K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $46K | $38K | $35K |
Students
Students at Walla Walla University
1,604
Undergraduates
84%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
201
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 50% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 6% | 6% | 4% |
| Black | 3% | 5% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 71% | 55% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13% | 14% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 2% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 2% | 2% |
| Two or more races | <1% | 7% | 3% |
| Other race | 1% | 6% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | WA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 17% | 39% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 17% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 22% | 14% | 14% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Walla Walla University, WA
Whitman College
3 miles, NE
Walla Walla Community College
6 miles, E
Blue Mountain Community College
33 miles, SW
Victoria's Academy of Cosmetology
37 miles, W