1.3 Description
(Charter)
Who We Are
WWU is a comprehensive liberal arts Seventh-day Adventist university located in southeast Washington. It is one of 10 private colleges and universities in Washington state, and one of 10 colleges and universities operated nationwide by the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
Academic Programs
WWU offers 52 majors and seven undergraduate degrees. Master's degrees are offered in biology, education, psychology, and social work.
Campus Site
University buildings are situated on a 55-acre campus, with additional buildings on other lots of land totaling 22 acres. The University also operates a marine station near Anacortes, Washington, a nursing campus in Portland, Oregon, and social work campuses in Billings, Montana and Missoula, Montana.
Campus Environment
The campus environment reflects our commitment to Seventh-day Adventist beliefs. Religion classes, worship services, service opportunities, health practices and other lifestyle principles all contribute to the quality of education Walla Walla University offers.
Enrollment
WWU enrolls approximately 1,800 students each year.
Faculty
All classes are taught by professors, not graduate students, so WWU students have teachers whose primary focus is on teaching and advising. Approximately 62 percent of faculty hold the highest degree in their field.
Class Size
The average class size is 23. Our student to faculty ratio is approximately 12 to 1.
Location
WWU is located in the town of College Place, in the Walla Walla Valley of Southeastern Washington state. Within a one-hour drive are the Blue Mountains to the east and the Snake and Columbia Rivers to the north and west.