
Christian college
#15 Best Christian colleges in AmericaWalla Walla University
College Place, WA · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Seventh-day Adventist Church · Seventh-day Adventist
Walla Walla University in College Place, Washington is a Seventh-day Adventist institution. Its Chaplain's Office runs campus ministries with weekly evening worship and Friday vespers. Religion courses are part of general studies, and the School of Theology offers a theology and religious studies B.A.
Faith life at a glance
In the college’s own words
Source: wallawalla.edu“Every Friday evening the campus meets in the University Church sanctuary for a vespers program planned by Campus Ministries.”
Source: wallawalla.edu“Walla Walla University is founded on Christian teachings and values as understood and appreciated by the Seventh-day Adventist church.”
Source: wallawalla.edu“Each year, different student groups organize and oversee a variety of worship opportunities on a Sabbath morning.”
Questions students ask
What's a normal week?
Morning worship starts at 7:30 a.m. in Heubach Chapel, and every Friday evening the campus gathers in the University Church sanctuary for vespers.
Source: wallawalla.eduWhere do I find community?
Many small groups on and off campus meet throughout the week to study God.
Source: wallawalla.eduCan I serve or go on mission trips?
Students volunteer with organizations such as the Christian Aid Center, and the Student Missions staff supports the short-term and long-term mission trips WWU sponsors each year.
Source: wallawalla.eduRankings
Where this college places on our top lists. Lists are worked out from official data and our faith research; places in the top quarter of each list are shown. See every list
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Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.60%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.85%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.14 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$14,372
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
Faith scorecard
Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.
Worship and chapel
100 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Chapel services during the week3 or more a week (Weekday morning worship in Heubach Chapel, Monday through Friday.)
Sources (1)
- Worship Opportunities | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/campus-life/chaplains-office/campus-ministries/worship-opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Weekday Mornings Morning Worship Time: 7:30 a.m. Location: Heubach Chapel”
“Morning Worship Time: 7:30 a.m. Location: Heubach Chapel”
- Worship Opportunities | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/campus-life/chaplains-office/campus-ministries/worship-opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Chapel attendance expected of studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Student worship nights or praise servicesEvery week (Weekly worship nights: Monday WOVEN and residence hall worships, Tuesday Heubach, Thursday Nuestra Connect and Fireside, and Friday vespers.)
Sources (2)
- Campus Ministries | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/campus-life/chaplains-office/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Campus Ministries supports a variety of student-led worship opportunities each week”
- 2026-2027 WWU Student Handbook and Code of Conductwallawalla.edu/campus-life/student-life-office/student-handbook-and-code-of-conduct/2026-2027-wwu-student-handbook-and-code-of-conduct · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Every Friday evening the campus meets in the University Church sanctuary for a vespers program planned by Campus Ministries.”
- Campus Ministries | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/campus-life/chaplains-office/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Daily or always open (The Living Room prayer house is open daily, 3 to 10 p.m., according to the 2026-27 student handbook.)
Sources (1)
- 2026-2027 Student Handbook | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/campus-life/student-life-office/student-handbook-and-code-of-conduct/2026-2027-wwu-student-handbook-and-code-of-conduct · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“There is a prayer house on campus called the Living Room that is available daily from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.”
“available daily from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.”
- 2026-2027 Student Handbook | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/campus-life/student-life-office/student-handbook-and-code-of-conduct/2026-2027-wwu-student-handbook-and-code-of-conduct · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsFull-time campus pastor or chaplain (A named campus pastor, chaplain or dean of chapel serves students on the college staff.)
Sources (1)
- Chaplain's Office | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/campus-life/chaplains-office · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Campus Chaplain”
“Emily Ellis Campus Chaplain”
- Chaplain's Office | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/campus-life/chaplains-office · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.A chapel or worship space on campusYes (Heubach Chapel hosts worship at listed times.)
Sources (1)
- Worship at Walla Walla University | Worship Schedulewallawalla.edu/campus-life/chaplains-office/campus-ministries/worship-opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Morning Worship Time: 7:30 a.m. Location: Heubach Chapel”
- Worship at Walla Walla University | Worship Schedulewallawalla.edu/campus-life/chaplains-office/campus-ministries/worship-opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer10 or more times a week (21 weekly times documented: 6 chapel, 8 worship night, 7 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
Bible and theology
87 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students2 courses (Two required Bible or theology courses are named: a scripture course and a theological perspectives course. It is counted under T3 only.)
Sources (1)
- General Studies Checklist and FAQ | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/academics/areas-of-study/general-studies/checklist-and-faq · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“students are asked to begin with a foundational religion class, followed by an in-depth exploration of scripture and a class that focuses more broadly on theological perspectives”
“The 18 hours of religion courses reflect WWU’s commitment to integrating faith and learning.”
- General Studies Checklist and FAQ | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/academics/areas-of-study/general-studies/checklist-and-faq · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses required1 course (The foundational religion class is required of all students and the official FAQ describes the religion courses as faith-and-learning integration. Not counted under T1.)
Sources (1)
- General Studies Checklist and FAQ | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/academics/areas-of-study/general-studies/checklist-and-faq · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“students are asked to begin with a foundational religion class, followed by an in-depth exploration of scripture and a class that focuses more broadly on theological perspectives”
“The 18 hours of religion courses reflect WWU’s commitment to integrating faith and learning.”
- General Studies Checklist and FAQ | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/academics/areas-of-study/general-studies/checklist-and-faq · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Yes (Integration of faith and learning is stated for the education and for the religion requirement.)
Sources (2)
- About WWU | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/about-wwu · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Exceptional education at WWU begins with the integration of faith and learning in small classes”
- General Studies Checklist and FAQ | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/academics/areas-of-study/general-studies/checklist-and-faq · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“The 18 hours of religion courses reflect WWU’s commitment to integrating faith and learning.”
- About WWU | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/about-wwu · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (A B.A. in theology and religious studies, with a pastoral ministry or chaplaincy concentration, is offered.)
Sources (1)
- Academic Programs | School of Theology | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/academics/areas-of-study/theology/academic-programs · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“The School of Theology offers a bachelor of arts in theology and religious studies with the option of a concentration in pastoral ministry or chaplaincy.”
- Academic Programs | School of Theology | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/academics/areas-of-study/theology/academic-programs · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.A published statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
Christian community
Not enough information · 4 of 7 found
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)3 to 4 (Three named staff: the Campus Chaplain, the Associate Chaplain for Missions and the Small Groups Coordinator.)
Sources (2)
- Chaplain's Office | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/campus-life/chaplains-office · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Campus Chaplain”
“Emily Ellis Campus Chaplain”
- Worship at Walla Walla University | Worship Schedulewallawalla.edu/campus-life/chaplains-office/campus-ministries/worship-opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“For questions, contact the Small Groups Coordinator”
- Chaplain's Office | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/campus-life/chaplains-office · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (Many small groups meet weekly, with student leadership and Sabbath student churches.)
Sources (2)
- Worship at Walla Walla University | Worship Schedulewallawalla.edu/campus-life/chaplains-office/campus-ministries/worship-opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Many small groups on and off campus meet together throughout the week to study God”
- 2026-2027 WWU Student Handbook and Code of Conductwallawalla.edu/campus-life/student-life-office/student-handbook-and-code-of-conduct/2026-2027-wwu-student-handbook-and-code-of-conduct · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Student churches: Each year, different student groups organize and oversee a variety of worship opportunities on a Sabbath morning.”
- Worship at Walla Walla University | Worship Schedulewallawalla.edu/campus-life/chaplains-office/campus-ministries/worship-opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)In some halls (Residence hall worship nights are listed for named halls and clubs, not for every hall.)
Sources (1)
- Worship at Walla Walla University | Worship Schedulewallawalla.edu/campus-life/chaplains-office/campus-ministries/worship-opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Residence Hall Worships Leader: Residence Hall RAs Time: 9:15 p.m.”
“AGA Worship Leader: Women's residence hall club Time: 9:15 p.m.”
“Fireside Worship Leader: Residence Hall Chaplains Time: 9:15 p.m. Location: Sittner Hall / Conard Courtyard”
- Worship at Walla Walla University | Worship Schedulewallawalla.edu/campus-life/chaplains-office/campus-ministries/worship-opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (The Chaplain's Office oversees the spiritual programming and is led by the Campus Chaplain.)
Sources (2)
- 2026-2027 WWU Student Handbook and Code of Conductwallawalla.edu/campus-life/student-life-office/student-handbook-and-code-of-conduct/2026-2027-wwu-student-handbook-and-code-of-conduct · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“The Chaplain’s Office, in collaboration with the University Church and with the support of other faculty, staff, and departments, oversees the breadth of spiritual programming on campus”
- Chaplain's Office | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/campus-life/chaplains-office · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“The Chaplain's Office exists to minister to the spiritual needs and faith development of our campus community”
- 2026-2027 WWU Student Handbook and Code of Conductwallawalla.edu/campus-life/student-life-office/student-handbook-and-code-of-conduct/2026-2027-wwu-student-handbook-and-code-of-conduct · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Missions and service
73 of 100 points · 5 of 6 found
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Service or outreach officeYes (The Center for Humanitarian Engagement coordinates local service.)
Sources (1)
- Chaplain's Office | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/campus-life/chaplains-office · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“From serving locally with the Center for Humanitarian Engagement (CHE)”
- Chaplain's Office | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/campus-life/chaplains-office · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Not enough information: Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Missions trips offered to studentsSome (Short-term and long-term mission trips are sponsored each year.)
Sources (1)
- 2026-2027 WWU Student Handbook and Code of Conductwallawalla.edu/campus-life/student-life-office/student-handbook-and-code-of-conduct/2026-2027-wwu-student-handbook-and-code-of-conduct · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“The Student Missions staff supports the short-term and long-term mission trips that WWU sponsors each year.”
- 2026-2027 WWU Student Handbook and Code of Conductwallawalla.edu/campus-life/student-life-office/student-handbook-and-code-of-conduct/2026-2027-wwu-student-handbook-and-code-of-conduct · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceSome (Volunteer partnerships include a few named organizations.)
Sources (1)
- Campus Ministries | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/campus-life/chaplains-office/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Students at WWU volunteer for organizations such as the Blue Mountain Humane Society, the Christian Aid Center, and Amnesty International.”
- Campus Ministries | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/campus-life/chaplains-office/campus-ministries · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Partly: Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.Cross-cultural or global ministry programsSome (Student Missions supports international volunteer placements.)
Sources (1)
- 2026-2027 WWU Student Handbook and Code of Conductwallawalla.edu/campus-life/student-life-office/student-handbook-and-code-of-conduct/2026-2027-wwu-student-handbook-and-code-of-conduct · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“An active Student Missions organization helps fulfill the global mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church”
- 2026-2027 WWU Student Handbook and Code of Conductwallawalla.edu/campus-life/student-life-office/student-handbook-and-code-of-conduct/2026-2027-wwu-student-handbook-and-code-of-conduct · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Yes: Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes (Service is described as part of the global mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.)
Sources (1)
- 2026-2027 WWU Student Handbook and Code of Conductwallawalla.edu/campus-life/student-life-office/student-handbook-and-code-of-conduct/2026-2027-wwu-student-handbook-and-code-of-conduct · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“An active Student Missions organization helps fulfill the global mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church”
- 2026-2027 WWU Student Handbook and Code of Conductwallawalla.edu/campus-life/student-life-office/student-handbook-and-code-of-conduct/2026-2027-wwu-student-handbook-and-code-of-conduct · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Strengths
- Daily weekday morning worship in Heubach Chapel.
Sources (1)
- Worship at Walla Walla University | Worship Schedulewallawalla.edu/campus-life/chaplains-office/campus-ministries/worship-opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Morning Worship Time: 7:30 a.m. Location: Heubach Chapel”
- Worship at Walla Walla University | Worship Schedulewallawalla.edu/campus-life/chaplains-office/campus-ministries/worship-opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- Religion courses are part of the general studies requirement, with 18 hours total.
Sources (1)
- General Studies Checklist and FAQ | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/academics/areas-of-study/general-studies/checklist-and-faq · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“The 18 hours of religion courses reflect WWU’s commitment to integrating faith and learning.”
- General Studies Checklist and FAQ | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/academics/areas-of-study/general-studies/checklist-and-faq · verified Oct. 20, 2026
- A theology and religious studies B.A. is offered, with a pastoral ministry or chaplaincy concentration.
Sources (1)
- Academic Programs | School of Theology | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/academics/areas-of-study/theology/academic-programs · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“The School of Theology offers a bachelor of arts in theology and religious studies with the option of a concentration in pastoral ministry or chaplaincy.”
- Academic Programs | School of Theology | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/academics/areas-of-study/theology/academic-programs · verified Oct. 20, 2026
Concerns
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Campus ministry
Sources (2)
- 2026-2027 WWU Student Handbook and Code of Conductwallawalla.edu/campus-life/student-life-office/student-handbook-and-code-of-conduct/2026-2027-wwu-student-handbook-and-code-of-conduct · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“The Chaplain’s Office, in collaboration with the University Church and with the support of other faculty, staff, and departments, oversees the breadth of spiritual programming on campus”
- Chaplain's Office | Walla Walla Universitywallawalla.edu/campus-life/chaplains-office · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“The Chaplain's Office exists to minister to the spiritual needs and faith development of our campus community”
Christian clubs and student life
3 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 1 off campus
Service 2
- Student MissionsOff campusSupports short-term and long-term mission trips and student missionary placements, North America and international.
- Center for Humanitarian EngagementOn campusLocal service with community organizations, including the Christian Aid Center.
Clubs and groups 1
- Small groupsOn campusMany small groups meet on and off campus through the week to study God's word.
Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.
Chapel, worship and prayer
Confirm with the campus ministry
Chapel 2
- Monday–Friday7:30 AMHeubach Chapel · Morning worship on weekdays (worship schedule page).
- Saturday10:00 AMWWU Church Fellowship Hall · Circle Church, a student-led Sabbath service.
Worship night 8
- Monday7:00 PMJunior High Room · WOVEN, led by Campus Ministries.
- Monday9:15 PMAsk RA or dean · AGA residence hall worship, led by the women's residence hall club.
- Monday9:15 PMAsk RA or dean · OPS residence hall worship, led by the men's residence hall club.
- Tuesday8:00 PMHeubach Chapel · Campus Ministries worship.
- Wednesday9:15 PMAsk RA or dean · Residence hall worships led by RAs.
- Thursday8:00 PMJunior Sabbath School Room, University Church · Nuestra Connect, led by Campus Ministries.
Show 2 more worship night times
- Thursday9:15 PMSittner Hall / Conard Courtyard · Fireside Worship, led by residence hall chaplains.
- Friday8:00 PMUniversity Church · Vespers, planned by Campus Ministries.
Prayer 1
- Sunday–Saturday3:00 PMThe Living Room (prayer house) · Open daily from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. (student handbook).
Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.
Sources for these times (2)
- Worship at Walla Walla University | Worship Schedulewallawalla.edu/campus-life/chaplains-office/campus-ministries/worship-opportunities · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“Morning Worship Time: 7:30 a.m. Location: Heubach Chapel”
“WOVEN Leader: Campus Ministries Time: 7 p.m. Location: Junior High Room”
“AGA Worship Leader: Women's residence hall club Time: 9:15 p.m.”
“OPS Worship Leader: Men's residence hall club Time: 9:15 p.m.”
“Heubach Leader: Campus Ministries Time: 8 p.m. Location: Heubach Chapel”
“Residence Hall Worships Leader: Residence Hall RAs Time: 9:15 p.m.”
“Nuestra Connect Leader: Campus Ministries Time: 8 p.m. Location: Junior Sabbath School Room, University Church”
“Fireside Worship Leader: Residence Hall Chaplains Time: 9:15 p.m. Location: Sittner Hall / Conard Courtyard”
“Vespers Leader: Campus Ministries Time: 8 p.m. Location: University Church”
“Circle Church Time: 10:00 a.m. Leader: Student-led group”
- 2026-2027 WWU Student Handbook and Code of Conductwallawalla.edu/campus-life/student-life-office/student-handbook-and-code-of-conduct/2026-2027-wwu-student-handbook-and-code-of-conduct · verified Oct. 20, 2026
“available daily from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m.”
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What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $45,903 a year.
Use the college’s net price calculator for your own estimate.
Cost and value
Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 1,266 |
|---|---|
| Total students | 1,397 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $23,329 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $45,903 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $26,842 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 60% |
| First-year retention | 85% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $61,885 |
| Admission rate | — |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 26% |
Value index: 58 / 100 (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Nursing | |
| Engineering (general) | |
| Business (general) | |
| Social work | |
| Design |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Air Transportation, Automotive technology, Biochemistry, Biology, Biomedical/Medical Engineering, Broadcasting, Business administration, Chemistry, Civil engineering, Clinical and counseling psychology, Communication studies, Computer engineering, Computer science, Electrical engineering, English, Fine arts, Health sciences, History, Industrial technology, Information science, International business, Kinesiology and exercise science, Liberal arts, Mathematics, Mechanical engineering, Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Music, Physics, Psychology, Public health, Public relations, Religious studies, Romance languages, Secondary education, Sociology, Teacher education, Theology.
Campus facts
| School colors | |
|---|---|
| Setting | Suburb |
| Part-time undergraduates | 3% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 6% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $10,833 |
| Sports | NAIA · Cascade Collegiate Conference |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 14 to 1 |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.
Questions families ask
- Is Walla Walla University a Christian college?
- Yes. Walla Walla University is a Christian college. Its sponsor is Seventh-day Adventist Church.
- What is Walla Walla University’s Compass Score?
- 83 out of 100 (grade A). It combines faith (75%) and academics (25%), each rated from official sources.
- Where is chapel held at Walla Walla University?
- Chapel is listed at Heubach Chapel and WWU Church Fellowship Hall. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.
- Is Walla Walla University Compass Recommended?
- Yes. Walla Walla University meets the Compass Recommended standard for Christian identity and academics.
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- IPEDS unit ID 236896
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (small programs)
- Accreditation: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Seventh Day Adventist
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