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 year to complete.
The institution is part of Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges that operates 10 campuses in Tacoma, Bellevue, Bellingham, Moses Lake, Bothell, Centralia, Vancouver, Lakewood, Pasco, Lynnwood.
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.
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.
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 |
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 RateCost (Net 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 |
Financial Aid & Loan
Students receiving any grant or scholarship aid
40%
Recipients
$5,447
Average Amount
Students Who receive Pell Grants
30%
Recipients
$3,921
Average Amount
Federal Student Loans
20%
Recipients
$6,454
Average Amount
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% |
|
Two or more races |
5% |
|
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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Marguerite McAlpin Memorial Scholarship for NursingApplicant to this scholarship has to be graduate or undergraduate student and/or trainee in the field of nursing. Candidates for this award must be a child, grandchild or great-grandchild of a [...] |
McKesson ScholarshipsThis scholarship open to all students attending accredited nursing program in selected regions such as Louisiana, Maryland, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas [...] |
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 [...] |
Associates in Behavioral Health ScholarshipApplicants must be residents of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington. Students must be members of the LGBTQ and allied community and display leadership either within the LGBTQ community [...] |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2015-2016 colleges survey) and Washington state board of nursing
