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Walla Walla University

Walla Walla University is a private nonprofit university in a small suburb of the Walla Walla, WA metro with 1,266 students.

College Place, Washington · Private nonprofit · Suburb, small · 1,266 students

NAIA · Cascade Collegiate Conference

Average net price

$23,329

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

60%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

84%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$61,885

10 years after entry

Students

1,266

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$18,675
$30,001–48,000$20,079
$48,001–75,000$20,776
$75,001–110,000$24,081
Over $110,000$28,760

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse48
Biology/Biological Sciences22
Business/Commerce19
Psychology15
Exercise Science and Kinesiology12
Mechanical Engineering11
Social Work10
Elementary Education and Teaching9
Show the other 42 majors
Accounting8
Industrial and Product Design8
Biochemistry8
Civil Engineering8
Computer Science8
Mathematics6
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies5
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician5
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences5
Finance5
Marketing/Marketing Management5
History4
Cinematography and Film/Video Production4
Secondary Education and Teaching4
Physics3
Graphic Design3
Management Science3
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering3
Computer Engineering3
Electrical and Electronics Engineering3
Spanish Language and Literature3
Public Relations/Image Management2
English/Language Arts Teacher Education2
Theology/Theological Studies2
Chemistry2
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations2
Music2
Creative Writing1
French Language and Literature1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching1
Information Technology1
International and Intercultural Communication1
Fine/Studio Arts1
Illustration1
Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew1
Forensic Psychology1
Pastoral Studies/Counseling1
Religion/Religious Studies1
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness1
Humanities/Humanistic Studies1
General Studies1
General Literature1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NAIA, Cascade Collegiate Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Volleyball

Women’s varsity · NAIA, Cascade Collegiate Conference

Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Volleyball

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Greek life

64% of men in fraternities · 33% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Walla Walla, WA

62,068 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Walla Walla Regional (ALW)

Nearest hub airport

Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (BOI)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 10.5 of 20

Elevation

796 ft

Time zone

Pacific

January low

27°F

July high

90°F

Annual snowfall

6.5 in

Days at 90°F or higher

44 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,140 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, suburban campus, NAIA, similar size