Walla Walla University

  United States

University Attributes: Who We Are

WWU is a comprehensive liberal arts Seventh-day Adventist college located in southeast Washington. It is one of 10 private colleges in Washington state, and one of 10 colleges and universities operated nationwide by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

Academic Programs

WWU offers 33 majors and six degrees. Master's degrees are offered in biology, education and social work.

Campus Size

College buildings are situated on a 55-acre campus, with additional buildings on other lots of land totaling 22 acres. The college also operates a marine station near Anacortes, Washington, a nursing campus in Portland, Oregon; and graduate programs in social-work at Billings, Missoula, Montana.

Campus Environment

The campus environment reflects our commitment to Seventh-day Adventist beliefs. Religion classes, worship services, service opportunities, health practices and other lifestyle principles all contribute to the quality of education Walla Walla University offers.

Enrollment

WWU enrolls approximately 1,700 students each year.

Faculty

All classes are taught by professors, not graduate students, so WWU students have teachers whose primary focus is on teaching and advising. Approximately 62 percent of faculty hold the highest degree in their field.

Class Size

The average class size is 23. Our student to faculty ratio is approximately 12 to 1.

Location

WWU is located in the town of College Place, in the Walla Walla Valley of Southeastern Washington state. Within a one-hour drive are the Blue Mountains to the east and the Snake and Columbia Rivers to the north and west.

Accreditation

    * Accrediting Association of SDA Schools, Colleges and Universities
    * Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs
    * Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.
    * National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
    * Council on Social Work Education
    * National Association of Schools of Music
    * The Northwest Association of Schools and Colleges

Membership

    * American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers
    * American Association of Higher Education
    * American Society for Engineering Education
    * Association of Collegiate Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP)
    * National League for Nursing
    * Council on Social Work Education
    * Independent Colleges of Washington, Inc.
    * National Association of College and University Business Officers
    * National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities
    * National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
    * National Association of Summer Sessions
    * North American Coalition for Christian Admissions Professionals (NACCAP)
    * Washington Friends of Higher Education

Application Process Involves:

• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Physical Exam/Health Records
• Transcript

Post Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Walla Walla University's Mission Statement: Walla Walla University is a private college affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church dedicated to the academic, spiritual, social and physical aspects of a total education. Believing that these dimensions are closely related, the University provides a broad range of activities and opportunities designed to add depth and maturity to a Christ-centered life. Walla Walla College is founded on Christian teachings and values as understood and appreciated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It is a community of faith and discovery committed to excellence in thought, generosity in service, beauty in expression, and faith in God. Walla Walla University, therefore, seeks in its mission to foster the unique gifts of every individual within this Christian community of faith and discovery.

Year Founded: 1892