Campus & Student Life at Walla Walla University

Home to about 1,545 undergraduates in 2020, Walla Walla U is a small, private university located in College Place, Washington. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Walla Walla U offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Walla Walla U can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Walla Walla U Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Walla Walla University is Affiliated With the Seventh Day Adventists Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Seventh Day Adventists faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Seventh Day Adventists Colleges and Universities.

Walla Walla U Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 10.0% of the student population at Walla Walla U. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Walla Walla U Disability Services.

Walla Walla U for the Military

While not a "service academy", Walla Walla U does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Walla Walla U Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Walla Walla U for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Walla Walla University

Walla Walla U offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Walla Walla University

Walla Walla U has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,545 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,397 (90.4%). Part-time attendance was 148 (9.6%).

Walla Walla University is Ranked #89 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Walla Walla U receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Walla Walla U #89 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Walla Walla U by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Walla Walla U Diversity Guide.

Walla Walla University Competes in the NIAA

Walla Walla U has a total of 83 student athletes, 41 men and 42 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Walla Walla University Athletics