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Walla Walla University

Walla Walla College

College Place, Washington 99324-1198

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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Walla Walla University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$23,992

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

5100.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (97)

Student Life

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
8 Years$58,743
10 Years$61,885

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$49,900
Men
$52,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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