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Walla Walla College, now known as Walla Walla University or WWU, is a private college located in College Place, Washington, United States. It was established in the year 1892. The main campus spreads across an area of 55 acres. The other campuses are located in Fidalgo Island, Portland, Misssoula, and Bilings. WWU offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.
WWU offers an active student life. The campus is home to several clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students. Some of the popular clubs are the Asian Club, Computer Science Club, Engineers without Borders (EWB), Omicrom Pi Sigma (Dormitory Men's Club), Education Club, and History Club. The sports teams are nicknamed the Wolves.
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Campus Location204 S College Ave
College Place, WA 99324-1198
USA
Main Tel: (509) 527-2615
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
Walla Walla University HighlightsWhere Walla Walla University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Seventh Day Adventists religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in family and social work.
- Large number of students.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 309 | 35 | | Master | 156 | 4 | | Associate | 5 | 5 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Walla Walla University was 1,829 in 2007 (1,753 full-time equivalent). About 53% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 47% of the class. Undergrads are 89% of enrolled students and graduate students are 11%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 21,114 | | Room | $ 2,550 | | Board | $ 1,566 | | Books and supplies | $ 990 | | Other | $ 2,901 |
Financial Aid: Walla Walla University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 91 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 22 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 13 |
Housing and MealsWalla Walla University provides on-campus housing for 875 of its 1,753 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Walla Walla University Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 93% | | Women | 91% | | All | 92% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (5 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (51 awarded) COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (6 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (0 awarded) DESIGN (8 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (36 awarded) - Education
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
ENGINEERING (30 awarded) - Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
- Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (2 awarded) - Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
- Industrial Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (153 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (34 awarded) - Ancient Near Eastern/Biblical Languages, Lit & Linguistics
- English Language and Literature
- French Language and Literature
- History
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (4 awarded) MEDIA (14 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICINE (8 awarded) - Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
MUSIC (2 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (48 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (21 awarded) - Religion/Religious Studies
- Theology/Theological Studies
SCIENCE (28 awarded) - Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Biophysics
- Chemistry
- Physics
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (18 awarded) TRANSPORTATION (2 awarded) - Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology
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