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How strong are the academics at Walla Walla University?

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

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.

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
29%
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
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Mechanical Engineering
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
10.6
20.68
30.76
40.84
50.92
61

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 19
  • Biochemistry 5
  • Biophysics 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 42
  • Business/Commerce, General 26
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 1
Communication
  • Public Relations/Image Management 8
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 2
  • Radio and Television 2
  • Communication and Media Studies 0
  • Mass Communication/Media Studies 0
  • Communication, General 0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 13
  • Information Science/Studies 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 9
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 8
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 1
Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering 19
  • Computer Engineering, General 7
  • Civil Engineering, General 7
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering 6
  • Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering 4
  • Engineering, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 5
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 3
  • Ancient Near Eastern and Biblical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 61
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 13
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 13
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS 13
  • Public Health Education and Promotion 1
History
  • History, General 7
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 7
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies 4
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 3
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians
  • Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other 5
  • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 1
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 5
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 3
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 1
  • Physics, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 11
  • Forensic Psychology 4
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 13
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology/Theological Studies 4
Transportation And Materials Moving
  • Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew 10
  • Aviation/Airway Management and Operations 4
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Industrial and Product Design 9
  • Art/Art Studies, General 4
  • Music, General 3
  • Graphic Design 3
  • Music Pedagogy 2
  • Music Performance, General 0

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