Walla Walla University
Walla Walla College
College Place, Washington 99324-1198
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Wolves
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
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Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
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
Programs (97)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
84%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from WA state average + suburban adjustment