Walla Walla University Ranked Fourth Best Value College in Washington

By: Kelsi Nash

Walla Walla University, University Relations Supervisor

SmartAsset has ranked Walla Walla University as the fourth best value university in Washington for 2022. WWU was only topped by the University of Washington’s three campuses.

The study compared colleges and universities across the country based on a variety of financial factors including tuition, living expenses, scholarships awarded, starting salary for new graduates, and student retention rate. By comparing these factors, the study explores where students can get the best return on their investment in higher education.

In 2021-22, Walla Walla University awarded $46.4 million in financial aid, with students receiving an average of $26,266 each year. Students also benefit from Washington’s high minimum wage while working part-time on-campus or summer jobs.

Cassie Ragenovich, director of student financial services, said, “We know that an Adventist education is a great investment—perhaps the most important one students and families will ever make. It’s great to see that others see and recognize the value we offer.”

Learn more about the methods to obtain these rankings on the SmartAsset website.

This story originally appeared on the Walla Walla University webpage and can be found at https://www.wallawalla.edu/news/detail/news/best-value-university/.