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)

Degree	Total Earned	Different Programs
Associate	469	35
< 1 year certificate	457	8
1-2 year certificate	182	24

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)

Item	Cost
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.

Similar Schools

Based on computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Walla Walla Community College:

	School	Location	Enrollment
1	Northeast Community College	Norfolk, NE	5,149
2	Rend Lake College	Ina, IL	4,821
3	South Central College	North Mankato, MN	3,639
4	Ridgewater College	Willmar, MN	4,177
5	Minnesota West Community and Technical College	Granite Falls, MN	2,943
6	Hutchinson Community College	Hutchinson, KS	4,570
7	Bismarck State College	Bismarck, ND	3,591
8	Black Hawk College	Moline, IL	6,311
9	Northland Community and Technical College	Thief River Falls, MN	4,027
10	Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus	Portales, NM	4,173

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