Walla Walla University

Walla Walla University is a private nonprofit four-year institution located in College Place, Washington. The university enrolls 1,684 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds an overall quality score of 60 out of 100 on SkillPlum. It reports a 64% completion rate and an 84% retention rate (IPEDS 2023), indicating strong student persistence within its smaller campus community.

Walla Walla University offers a distinctive mix of career-oriented programs. Healthcare students can pursue Registered Nursing at the associate degree level. The university is notable for its aviation programs, including Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew training and Aviation/Airway Management and Operations. Automotive-focused students can enroll in Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology or the broader Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies program. All vocational programs are offered at the associate degree level.

Located in the small suburban community of College Place in southeastern Washington, the university sits near the city of Walla Walla in a region known for its agricultural and wine industries. The combination of nursing, aviation, and automotive programs is uncommon for a small private nonprofit university, giving students access to specialized vocational training within a four-year campus environment.