Walla Walla University Admissions

Walla Walla University Description:

Walla Walla University is a private college affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Despite its name, the college is located in College Place, Washington. Walla Walla is three miles away. The school is a master's degree granting institution, but the primary focus is on undergraduates working towards a bachelor's degree. Professional fields of engineering, nursing, and business are the most popular majors among undergraduates.

Founded in 1892, Walla Walla University takes its Seventh-day Adventist history seriously, and Christian values are central to the school's vision and philosophy. The Walla Walla Wolves compete in NAIA athletics.

Admissions Data (2016):

• Walla Walla University Acceptance Rate: 62%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 460 / 600
  • SAT Math: 460 / 610
  • SAT Writing: - / -
    • What these SAT numbers mean
  • ACT Composite: 20 / 27
  • ACT English: 19 / 27
  • ACT Math: 18 / 26
  • ACT Writing: - / -
    • What these ACT numbers mean

Enrollment (2016):

• Total Enrollment: 1,894 (1,700 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 50% Male / 50% Female
• 93% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

• Tuition and Fees: $26,982
• Books: $825 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $7,350
• Other Expenses: $2,976
• Total Cost: $38,133

Walla Walla University Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 99%
  • Loans: 60%

• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $13,547
  • Loans: $6,843

Academic Programs:

• Most Popular Majors: Business, Engineering, Nursing

Graduation and Retention Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 81%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 24%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 54%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

• Men's Sports: Soccer, Basketball

• Women's Sports: Softball, Basketball, Volleyball

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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Walla Walla Statement of Philosophy:

see the complete mission statement at https://wallawalla.edu/about-wwu/general-information/our-mission/​

"Walla Walla University is founded on Christian teachings and values as understood and appreciated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Central to these teachings is the belief that every person is created in the image of God as a being of inestimable value and worth, imbued with powers of intelligence, stewardship, and creativity akin to those of the Creator..."