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Walla Walla Community College

Walla Walla Community College is also referred to as WWCC, and is located in Clarkston, Washington. The college was established in 1967 and presently enrolls more than 13,000 students on an annual basis. A large number of the students are international students. The college offers a range of degree and certificate programs as well as online courses for remote students. The WWCC campus is covers over 100 acres.

There are several clubs and organizations in which the students participate including the Anime Club, the Jazz Band, Phi Theta Kuppa, the Intercultural Students and Computer Technology. Students also play sports such as volleyball, soccer, basketball and softball.

Campus Location

500 Tausick Way
Walla Walla, WA 99362-9267
USA
Main Tel: (509) 522-2500
Web Site

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in agricultural science and management, construction trades, office and administration, and nursing and emergency medicine.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • High male/female ratio.
  • Large number of students.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available
  • Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate46935
< 1 year certificate4578
1-2 year certificate18224

Students

Student enrollment was 4,600 in 2007-2008 (3,246 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 2,970
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 4,069
Books and supplies$ 924

Financial Aid: Walla Walla Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (59 awarded)

  • Agricultural Business and Management
  • Agricultural Mechanization
  • Agricultural Production Operations

ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE (11 awarded)

  • Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services

BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY (10 awarded)

  • Barbering/Barber
  • Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (47 awarded)

  • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
  • Banking and Financial Support Services
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Business/Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (2 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (105 awarded)

  • Building/Property Maintenance and Management
  • Carpentry/Carpenter
  • Electrician

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (4 awarded)

  • Culinary Arts/Chef Training

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (8 awarded)

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (16 awarded)

  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Engineering Technology

LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (10 awarded)

  • Turf and Turfgrass Management

LAW (9 awarded)

  • Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS (164 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (41 awarded)

  • Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (20 awarded)

  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (18 awarded)

  • Phlebotomy/Phlebotomist

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (437 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (8 awarded)

  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (35 awarded)

  • Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications
  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
  • Office Management and Supervision

PRODUCTION TRADES (53 awarded)

  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
  • Welding Technology/Welder

SCIENCE (5 awarded)

  • Physical Sciences

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (14 awarded)

  • Corrections
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Fire Science/Fire-fighting

TRANSPORTATION (32 awarded)

  • Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation

Related Washington School Links

List of Washington colleges

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