Walla Walla Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$6,513

31.2% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$10,645

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

0.179%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

2,982

59.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

47.5%

196 Graduates

About

Walla Walla Community College is a higher education institution located in Walla Walla County, WA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Walla Walla Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (212 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (108 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (37 degrees).

In 2023, 828 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Walla Walla Community College. 57.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (450 degrees), 1.84 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (245 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Walla Walla Community College is $6,513, which is $−1,740 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Walla Walla Community College was 0.179%, corresponding to 1 out of the 558 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Walla Walla Community College is $6,513, which is $1,740 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,645.

In 2023, 50% of undergraduate students attending Walla Walla Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 13% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$6,513

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Walla Walla Community College was $6,513. The cost of tuition at Walla Walla Community College is $−1,740 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Walla Walla Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,645

2023 Value

18.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Walla Walla Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,645. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Walla Walla Community College grew by 18.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Walla Walla Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$16,512

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Walla Walla Community College was of $16,512 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 55% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Walla Walla Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

13%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

50% of undergraduate students at Walla Walla Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 9.09% with respect to 2022, when 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Walla Walla Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.179%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Walla Walla Community College was 0.179%, which represents 1 out of the 558 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Walla Walla Community College had a total enrollment of 2,982 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Walla Walla Community College is 1,778 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,204. This means that 59.6% of students enrolled at Walla Walla Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Walla Walla Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49.9% White, 28.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.57% Black or African American, 4.46% Two or More Races, 1.61% Asian, 1.27% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.268% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Walla Walla Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (26.3%), followed by White Male (25.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (16.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

59.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Walla Walla Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,982 students. The full-time enrollment at Walla Walla Community College is 1,778 and the part-time enrollment is 1,204. This means that 59.6% of students enrolled at Walla Walla Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Walla Walla Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,488 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
840 enrolled students
Black or African American
166 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Walla Walla Community College is 49.9% White, 28.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.57% Black or African American, 4.46% Two or More Races, 1.61% Asian, 1.27% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.268% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 252 students (8.45%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 120 more women than men received degrees from Walla Walla Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Walla Walla Community College is white (450 degrees awarded). There were 1.84 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (245 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Walla Walla Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (212 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (108 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (37 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Walla Walla Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Agriculture (48 degrees awarded), Precision Production (33 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (52 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Walla Walla Community College are Registered nurses (1,466,348 people), Medical & health services managers (163,418 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (153,515 people), Pharmacists (136,552 people), and Other managers (131,125 people).

The most specialized majors at Walla Walla Community College in 2023 are Agriculture (48 degrees awarded), Precision Production (33 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (52 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (212 degrees), and Construction (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Walla Walla Community College are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Skincare specialists, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Walla Walla Community College are Agriculture (48 degrees awarded), Precision Production (33 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (52 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (212 degrees), and Construction (16 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Walla Walla Community College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,795,774 people), Elementary & secondary schools (760,381 people), Computer Systems Design (521,511 people), Banking & related activities (485,643 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (470,689 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Walla Walla Community College.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
212 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
108 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
37 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Walla Walla Community College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 212 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Walla Walla Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

354

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

474

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 354 degrees were awarded to men at Walla Walla Community College, which is 0.747 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (474).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Walla Walla Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 76 degrees were awarded to men at Walla Walla Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.559 times less than the 136 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 136 degrees were awarded to men at Walla Walla Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.79 times more than the 76 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2017, 27% of students graduating from Walla Walla Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Walla Walla Community College is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.63% of graduates (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
450 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
245 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Walla Walla Community College is white (450 degrees awarded). There were 1.84 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (245 degrees).

5.56% of degree recipients (46 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
257 degrees awarded
White Male
193 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
163 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Walla Walla Community College is white female (257 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (193 degrees).

Operations

Walla Walla Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $558k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 340k (61%) compared to the 7.3% average return (423k on 5.8M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2023, Walla Walla Community College had a total salary expenditure of 60.5M. Walla Walla Community College employs 116 No academic ranks. Most academics at Walla Walla Community College are Male No academic rank (62), and Female No academic rank (54).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Walla Walla Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 55 employees, Management, with 40 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 27 employees.

Endowment

$558k

2023 Endowment

1.92%

growth from 2022

Walla Walla Community College has an endowment valued at about $558k, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Walla Walla Community College grew 1.92% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.24M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Walla Walla Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$5M - Federal
$14.4M - State
$33.4k - Local

As of 2023, Walla Walla Community College received $5M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $14.4M from state grants and contracts, and $33.4k from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$25.2M

2023 Salaries

7.44%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Walla Walla Community College paid a median of $25.2M in salaries, which represents 41.6% of their overall expenditure ($60.5M) and a 7.44% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.22% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 8.69% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.85M

Instructional Salaries

116

Number of Employees

In 2023, Walla Walla Community College paid a total of $9.85M to 116 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

116 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

55 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Walla Walla Community College was No academic rank with 116 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Walla Walla Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 55 employees, Management with 40 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 27 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Walla Walla Community College was Male No academic rank with 62 employees, and Female No academic rank with 54 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Walla Walla Community College.

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