Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla, WA 99362
Located in Walla Walla, Washington, Walla Walla Community College is a public institution that offers diploma and associate's degree programs, which can take 2 to 4 years to complete.
Walla Walla Community College has an open admission/open enrollment policy. The only requirement for entrance is a high school diploma or equivalent (such as GED certificate).
Overview
| Campus LocaleCity: Small |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| Open AdmissionYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2 year |
| OwnershipPublic |
| Business ModelNot for Profit |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate64% |
Nursing Programs Offered
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ADN
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LPN
The Walla Walla Community College LPN program is approved by the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission and is accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
Students who successfully complete a year of courses, and additional coursework in the summer quarter will be eligible to apply to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination to be licensed as a Practical Nurse.
Admission Requirements:
- High School Transcripts or GED Equivalency Certificate
- College Transcripts (if applicable)
- A minimum of a 2.0 GPA for all college level coursework
- Pre-requisite General education and science courses
Students transferring from another nursing program will be accepted into the program as space permits after the appropriate evaluation of their application documents and performance evaluation for clinical practice from the previous program. Transfer students will also need to have demonstrably adequate skills in laboratory and medication administration skills to be admitted into the program.
Successful applicants to the program will be required to submit immunization records, criminal background check, proof of personal liability insurance, certificate for HIV training, and current CPR certification.
Clinical rotations will be scheduled at all times of the day of the week including at night and on weekends. The shifts may vary in length lasting to up to 12.5 hours at a range of clinical settings which may situated at some distance and require the student to arrange means of transport beforehand.
Nursing Programs Graduates - 2016-2017 academic year
| Program name | Degree type | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide | Certificate | 116 |
| Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training | Certificate | 64 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | Associate's degree | 117 |
NCLEX-RN Passrate History
NCLEX-RN passrate history of Walla Walla Community College as reported by Washington state board of nursing.
NCLEX-PN Passrate History
NCLEX-PN passrate history of Walla Walla Community College as reported by Washington state board of nursing.
Nearby Nursing Schools
The following schools are located within 200 miles radius from Walla Walla Community College
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Blue Mountain Community College
37.81 miles away |
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Big Bend Community College
90.72 miles away |
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Spokane Community College
118.27 miles away |
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North Idaho College
130.62 miles away |
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Wenatchee Valley College
134.57 miles away |
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Columbia Gorge Community College
143.78 miles away |
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Treasure Valley Community College
155.96 miles away |
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College of Western Idaho
191.14 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 12/01/1969 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1975 - Current |
Admissions
100%
Acceptance RateNet Price
$6,945
Average Net Price/yearNet Price by Family Income
| Less than 30k$4,954 |
| 30k to 48k$5,054 |
| 48k to 75k$7,796 |
| 75k to 110k$10,920 |
| Over 110k$11,539 |
Cost Per Credit Hours
Cost of a course per credit hour for undergrad and graduate classes.
Undergrad classes |
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|---|---|---|
| Academic Year | In State | Out of State |
| 2016-2017 | $120.00 | $138.00 |
Graduate classes |
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|---|---|---|
| Academic Year | In State | Out of State |
| 2016-2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
Student Population
4,327
Undergrads
0
Graduates
1,865
Women
2,462
Men
57%
Full-time
43%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
62% |
|
Hispanic |
17% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
|
Black/African American |
5% |
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Two or more races |
5% |
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Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
1% |
|
American Indian or Alaska Native |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
Data soucre: IPEDS colleges survery (Fall 2016)
Relevant scholarships
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Washington State Nurses Foundation ScholarshipThe Washington State Nurses Foundation annually award scholarships to qualified candidates enrolled in an approved program leading to an associate or baccalaureate nursing degree in [...] |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2015-2016 colleges survey) and Washington state board of nursing
