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Summary
Walla Walla University is a private institution that was founded in 1892. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,602, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 55 acres. It utilizes a quarter-based academic calendar. Walla Walla University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (West), 43. Its tuition and fees are $23,898 (2011-12).
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Founded in 1892, Walla Walla University is a private university affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. With more than 1,800 students of diverse backgrounds in attendance, WWU is fully accredited and offers more than 100 areas of study in liberal arts, professional, and technical programs. Shaped by its core Christian values, WWU offers a tradition of exceptional education.The largest undergraduate programs are business, education, and engineering. Graduate programs in education, biology, and social work are also offered. Located on a 55-acre campus in College Place, Wash., WWU also operates a School of Nursing in Portland, Ore., and a marine laboratory on the Puget Sound near Anacortes, Wash. A graduate social work program is offered in Missoula and Billings, Mont. Walla Walla University presents to students the unique opportunity to serve as a student missionary overseas or within North America. Students are able to change lives around the world and upon their return become spiritual leaders on campus. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1892 |
| Religious affiliation | Seventh-day Adventist |
| Academic calendar | quarter |
| Setting | rural |
| 2011 Endowment | $17,660,319 |
Applying
When applying to Walla Walla University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due September 27. The application fee at Walla Walla University is $40. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 40.8 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 40.8% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | September 27 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Walla Walla University is 13:1. The most popular majors at Walla Walla University include: Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Education; Engineering; and Visual and Performing Arts. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 75.2 percent.
Student Life
Walla Walla University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,602, with a gender distribution of 49.4 percent male students and 50.6 percent female students. Walla Walla University is part of the NAIA athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 1,831 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NAIA |
Campus Info & Services
Walla Walla University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, health service, and health insurance. Walla Walla University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and student patrols. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Walla Walla University.
| Students who have cars on campus | N/A |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
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| Tuition and fees | $23,898 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $5,595 (2011-12) |
| Financial aid statistics | N/A |
* Overview details based on 2011 data
