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Walla Walla University

Walla Walla College

College Place, Washington 99324-1198

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Tight-knitSuburban

Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Walla Walla University is a private institution in College Place with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

64% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $61,885 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,992.

Established
1892
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

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SAT Avg
1,214Students
13:1Student:Faculty
64%Grad Rate
$61,885Earnings 10yr
$23,992Net Price

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$33,027
Room & Board$10,416
Books & Supplies$765
Total Cost of Attendance$44,075
Average Net Price$23,992
Median Debt at Graduation$26,842
Monthly Payment (10yr)$285

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,833
$30–48K$17,578
$48–75K$21,728
$75–110K$25,322
$110K+$28,840

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

51.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.7%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,306

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (97)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

84%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
1,214
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
17%
Pell Grant Recipients
25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 48%
Black 3%
Hispanic 23%
Asian 6%
Two+ 9%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate64.2%
Freshman Retention84.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$52,840
10 Years$61,885

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Wolves

Ice hockey

History & Fun Facts

  • Prescott became the first education secretary of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
  • The new school opened on December 7, 1892, named Walla Walla College, and Prescott was named the first president.
  • On the first day, Walla Walla College offered all education from elementary up to the first two years of college; total enrollment was 101, with six teachers.
  • White as closely as possible, and under his direction the school became the first to offer an exclusively vegetarian diet.
  • The school's first graduation was held in 1896; three students graduated.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

118High

Estimated from WA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Portlandpop. 650K
210 mi(364 min)
Seattlepop. 740K
215 mi(373 min)
Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
489 mi(848 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

BOI Boise202 mi
PDX Portland OR205 mi
SEA Seattle-Tacoma209 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2323 mi · ~67h 7m drive
New York, NY2230 mi · ~64h 25m drive
Hartford, CT2263 mi · ~65h 23m drive
Providence, RI2321 mi · ~67h 3m drive
Albany, NY2189 mi · ~63h 14m drive
Syracuse, NY2066 mi · ~59h 41m drive
Rochester, NY1994 mi · ~57h 36m drive
Buffalo, NY1940 mi · ~56h 3m drive
Philadelphia, PA2196 mi · ~63h 26m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1951 mi · ~56h 22m drive
Harrisburg, PA2105 mi · ~60h 49m drive
Newark, NJ2221 mi · ~64h 10m drive
Washington, DC2139 mi · ~61h 48m drive
Baltimore, MD2147 mi · ~62h 1m drive
Atlanta, GA1973 mi · ~57h drive
Charlotte, NC2083 mi · ~60h 11m drive
Raleigh, NC2168 mi · ~62h 38m drive
Miami, FL2520 mi · ~72h 48m drive
Orlando, FL2337 mi · ~67h 31m drive
Tampa, FL2315 mi · ~66h 53m drive
Nashville, TN1767 mi · ~51h 3m drive
New Orleans, LA1884 mi · ~54h 26m drive
Richmond, VA2164 mi · ~62h 31m drive
Chicago, IL1547 mi · ~44h 41m drive
Detroit, MI1755 mi · ~50h 42m drive
Minneapolis, MN1214 mi · ~35h 4m drive
St. Louis, MO1519 mi · ~43h 53m drive
Kansas City, MO1297 mi · ~37h 28m drive
Indianapolis, IN1675 mi · ~48h 23m drive
Columbus, OH1821 mi · ~52h 36m drive
Cleveland, OH1841 mi · ~53h 11m drive
Milwaukee, WI1506 mi · ~43h 30m drive
Dallas, TX1465 mi · ~42h 19m drive
Houston, TX1674 mi · ~48h 22m drive
Austin, TX1555 mi · ~44h 55m drive
San Antonio, TX1573 mi · ~45h 27m drive
Los Angeles, CA829 mi · ~23h 57m drive
San Francisco, CA608 mi · ~17h 34m drive
San Diego, CA923 mi · ~26h 40m drive
Seattle, WA215 mi · ~6h 13m drive
Portland, OR210 mi · ~6h 4m drive
Denver, CO805 mi · ~23h 15m drive
Phoenix, AZ932 mi · ~26h 55m drive
Salt Lake City, UT489 mi · ~14h 8m drive
Honolulu, HI2796 mi · ~80h 46m drive
Northern (cold winters, cool summers)

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