Walla Walla University

Walla Walla University is a private, religious school in a small town setting in College Place, Washington. Walla Walla University was founded in 1892 and now enrolls around 1,864 students a year, including 1,683 undergrads. Walla Walla University provides on-campus housing for students. The majority of students live on campus.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Walla Walla University! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Walla Walla University's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Walla Walla University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at Walla Walla University, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Walla Walla University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Walla Walla University on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Walla Walla University on the Student Life page.

Is Walla Walla University a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a school is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a better sense of what Walla Walla University offers and if it could be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Walla Walla University

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Walla Walla University, around 78% are still enrolled the next year. Walla Walla University's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 59%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Walla Walla University Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Walla Walla University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Walla Walla University meets 93% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $25,676 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $35,777 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Walla Walla University. Based on this information, how does Walla Walla University sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Walla Walla University a good school for you?

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Where is Walla Walla University?

Walla Walla University is located in the small town setting of College Place, Washington.

If you want to see Walla Walla University for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 12 to College Place, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Walla Walla Regional.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Walla Walla University and College Place are like without leaving home.

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