Walla Walla Community College
- Walla Walla Community College inspires students to discover their potential and to achieve their goals by providing diverse and challenging learning opportunities.
School Highlights
Walla Walla Community College serves 3,671 students (62% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 53%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 3,671 students
- In-state tuition: $4,203
- Out-state tuition: $5,203
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 43%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Walla Walla Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 370 teachers has grown by 66% over five years.
Walla Walla Community College
(WA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
370 staff
353 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Walla Walla Community College has declined by 65% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five years.
The Walla Walla Community College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,671 students
4,700 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
2,260 students
2,313 students
# Part-Time Students
1,411 students
2,387 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
426 students
409 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,260 students
2,313 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
2,387 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
22%
15%
% Black
3%
5%
% White
57%
47%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
8%
% Non Resident races
n/a
4%
% Unknown races
8%
12%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.73
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
42%
36%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
3.03%
2.2%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,200
$36,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $4,203 is more than the state average of $4,105. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,203 is less than the state average of $7,359. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,203
$4,105
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,203
$7,359
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
81%
64%
Median Debt for Graduates
$12,877
$11,794
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,960
$6,292
Acceptance Rate
100%
100%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Walla Walla Community College has rapidly grown from 850 students in 1967 to a present annual enrollment of over 13,000. Beautifully located on approximately 100 acres, the Walla Walla campus has become an educational and cultural center for Southeastern Washington. Extending its facilities and programs throughout its four-county district, Walla Walla Community College's Clarkston Center, located in Clarkston, Washington, is the hub of educational activity in Asotin and Garfield counties. WWCC also maintains a facility at the Washington State Penitentiary. Walla Walla Community College offers courses in basic skills, acquiring professional or technical proficiencies for the workforce, transfer to four-year institution. WWCC offers the Associate of Arts, the Associate of Science and the Associate of Arts in Applied Science (AAAS) degree, as well as one-year certificates and a variety of short-term certificates and endorsements. Walla Walla Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and certified by the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges to offer courses in Academic Transfer Education, Professional-Technical Education, Transitional Studies, and Extended Learning.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Walla Walla Community College cost?
Walla Walla Community College's tuition is approximately $4,203 for In-State students and $5,203 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Walla Walla Community College?
The acceptance rate of Walla Walla Community College is 100%, which is equal to the state average of 100%.
What sports does Walla Walla Community College offer?
Walla Walla Community College offers 7 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Dance, Golf, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Walla Walla Community College's ranking?
Walla Walla Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Washington for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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