Walla Walla Community College

https://www.wwcc.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,818

2.51% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$6,770

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

12.2%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

2,940

56.8% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

41.9%

183 Graduates

About

Walla Walla Community College is a higher education institution located in Walla Walla County, WA. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Walla Walla Community College were Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture (5 degrees awarded) and General Business Administration & Management (0 degrees).

In 2020, 1,056 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Walla Walla Community College. 49.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (669 degrees), 3.36 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (199 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Walla Walla Community College is $4,818, which is $−3,162 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Walla Walla Community College is $4,818, which is $−3,162 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,770.

In 2020, 48% of undergraduate students attending Walla Walla Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 19% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,818

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Walla Walla Community College was $4,818. The cost of tuition at Walla Walla Community College is $−3,162 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,980).

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Average Net Price

$6,770

2020 Value

0.368%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Walla Walla Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,770. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Walla Walla Community College grew by 0.368%.

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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

$9,000

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Walla Walla Community College was of $9,000 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of room and board did not change between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

48%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

19%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

48% of undergraduate students at Walla Walla Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 9.09% with respect to 2019, when 44% 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.

12.2%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Walla Walla Community College was 12.2%, which represents 66 out of the 540 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 has a total enrollment of 2,940 students. The full-time enrollment at Walla Walla Community College is 1,670 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,270. This means that 56.8% 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 55.9% White, 22.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.36% Two or More Races, 4.59% Black or African American, 1.7% Asian, 1.36% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.374% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Walla Walla Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.5%), followed by White Male (26.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (15%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly N/A, followed by N/A and N/A.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Walla Walla Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,940 students. The full-time enrollment at Walla Walla Community College is 1,670 and the part-time enrollment is 1,270. This means that 56.8% of students enrolled at Walla Walla Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 34.4% 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.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%

N/A Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Walla Walla Community College was N/A%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Walla Walla Community College had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Walla Walla Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

White
1,644
Hispanic or Latino
673
Two or More Races
187

The enrolled student population at Walla Walla Community College is 55.9% White, 22.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.36% Two or More Races, 4.59% Black or African American, 1.7% Asian, 1.36% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.374% 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 44.5% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.2% 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, 186 students (6.33%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 4 fewer 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 (669 degrees awarded). There were 3.36 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (199 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Walla Walla Community College is Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture (5 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (0 degrees) and N/A.

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 (70 degrees awarded), Precision Production (71 degrees), and Mechanical Technologies (118 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

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 Elementary & middle school teachers (73,311 people), Other managers (61,946 people), Construction managers (38,302 people), Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (33,007 people), and Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (27,056 people).

The most specialized majors at Walla Walla Community College are Agriculture (70 degrees awarded), Precision Production (71 degrees), Mechanical Technologies (118 degrees), Transportation (26 degrees), and Construction (31 degrees).

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, Skincare specialists, Other financial specialists, Physicians, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

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 Elementary & secondary schools (133,127 people), Construction (98,692 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (61,066 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (36,529 people), and Air transportation (36,260 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

Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture
5 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
0 degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Walla Walla Community College was Agroecology & Sustainable Agriculture with 5 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

530

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

526

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 530 degrees were awarded to men at Walla Walla Community College, which is 1.01 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (526).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 88 degrees were awarded to men at Walla Walla Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.568 times less than the 155 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 155 degrees were awarded to women at Walla Walla Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.76 times more than the 88 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (53.3%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Walla Walla Community College is Female and Hispanic or Latino (53.3% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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, 8.2% of graduates (15 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
669 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
199 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
65 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Walla Walla Community College is white (669 degrees awarded). There were 3.36 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (199 degrees).

5.3% of degree recipients (56 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Male
344 degrees awarded
White Female
325 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
117 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Walla Walla Community College is white male (344 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (325 degrees).

Operations

Walla Walla Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.8M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $105k (3.74%), compared to the 5.11% average return ($226k on $4.42M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2020, Walla Walla Community College had a total salary expenditure of $54.2M. Walla Walla Community College employs 107 No academic ranks, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Walla Walla Community College are Male No academic ranks (58), Female No academic ranks(49), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Walla Walla Community College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 54 employees, Management, with 38 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 26 employees.

Endowment

$2.8M

2020 Endowment

4.72%

decline from 2019

Walla Walla Community College has an endowment valued at about $2.8M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Walla Walla Community College declined 4.72% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.62M 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

$840k - Federal
$9.04M - State
$2.2M - Local

As of 2020, Walla Walla Community College received $840k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $9.04M from state grants and contracts, and $2.2M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$24.1M

2020 Salaries

3.66%

growth from 2019

In 2020, Walla Walla Community College paid a median of $24.1M in salaries, which represents 44.5% of their overall expenditure ($54.2M) and a 3.66% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.941% growth from 2018 and a 0.0167% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (43.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.56M

Instructional Salaries

107

Number of Employees

In 2020, Walla Walla Community College paid a total of $7.56M to 107 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.98M (29.6%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

107 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

54 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Walla Walla Community College were No academic rank with 107 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Walla Walla Community College were Office and Administrative Support with 54 employees; Management with 38 employees; and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 26 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Male No academic rank
Female No academic rank

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Walla Walla Community College was Male No academic rank with 58 employees, and Female No academic rank with 49 employees.

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