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How strong are the academics at Walla Walla University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
17
Average class size
41%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Walla Walla has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
118
10-19
68
20-29
59
30-39
27
40-49
12
50-99
5

Honors Programs

Walla Walla University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Walla Walla's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Walla Walla University:

85%
First-year retention rate
41%
4-year grad rate
64%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Walla Walla University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business/Commerce, General
Psychology, General
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
4.8
13.44
22.08
30.72
39.36
48

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 22
  • Biochemistry 8
  • Biophysics 0
Business
  • Business/Commerce, General 19
  • Accounting 8
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 5
  • Finance, General 5
  • Finance, General 3
  • Management Science 3
  • Accounting 1
  • Business/Commerce, General 1
Communication
  • Public Relations/Image Management 2
  • International and Intercultural Communication 1
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 0
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 0
  • Communication, General 0
  • Communication and Media Studies 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 8
  • Information Technology 1
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 9
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 4
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 2
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 11
  • Civil Engineering, General 8
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 3
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 3
  • Computer Engineering, General 3
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • General Literature 1
  • Creative Writing 1
  • English Language and Literature, General 0
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • French Language and Literature 1
  • Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 1
  • Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 48
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 5
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 5
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 5
  • Public Health Education and Promotion 0
History
  • History, General 4
  • History, General 1
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 5
  • General Studies 1
  • General Studies 1
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 1
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 6
  • Mathematics, General 3
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 5
  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician, General 0
  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 12
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 1
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 3
  • Chemistry, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 15
  • Psychology, General 1
  • Forensic Psychology 1
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 10
  • Social Work 1
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 2
  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling 1
  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling 1
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 2
  • Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Industrial and Product Design 8
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production 4
  • Graphic Design 3
  • Music, General 2
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
  • Illustration 1
  • Music Pedagogy 0
  • Art/Art Studies, General 0
  • Music Performance, General 0
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