College Place, WA · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Walla Walla University

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 1,397-student campus.

10.74
Incidents / 1k students
#2,911
Rank of 3,050
#58
WA rank
1,397
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Walla Walla University reports 10.74 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,911 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses.

10.74
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,911
of 3,050 ranked nationally
14
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

+6 reported incidents

Walla Walla University increased from 8 to 14 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Walla Walla University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in College Place, WA, enrolling approximately 1,397 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 31 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within WA, it ranks #58 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 1,397 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Walla Walla University is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 17 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in WA averaging 4.30 incidents per 1,000 students, Walla Walla University reports 150% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 36 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Walla Walla University's safety score of 10.74 incidents per 1,000 students places it in the bottom 4.6% of the 3,050 institutions this survey ranks nationally, meaning the reported incident rate here is higher than at nearly all peer institutions in the dataset. As our methodology explains, a higher reported rate can reflect a more active reporting culture rather than a more dangerous campus, and does not by itself indicate the actual likelihood of experiencing a crime.

Safety Score

10.74 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2911

See peer comparison

State Rank (WA)

#58

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

14

across 11 crime categories

Safety percentile vs. peers

Walla Walla University percentile rank 4.6%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2911 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Walla Walla University reports 150% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$34,227
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,227
Avg Net Price
$23,329
Median Debt
$26,842
Pell Grant Recipients
26%
How does this cost rank in WA? →

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
62%
Retention Rate
85%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$52,840
Median Earnings (10yr)
$61,885
Loan Repayment (3yr)
80%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Walla Walla University: on-campus incidents by year

Rising 56% (9 → 14 incidents)

6810121416 202120222023 9 14 ▲ +55.6%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 533
Fondling 002
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 953
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 001
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

36 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
36 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0

Walla Walla University vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

WA

Walla Walla University

10.74 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,911
Enrollment
1,397
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Walla Walla University nationally (rank #2911), regardless of size or state.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Walla Walla University safe?
Walla Walla University has a safety score of 10.74 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,911 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Walla Walla University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Walla Walla University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in WA.
Does Walla Walla University have fire safety data?
Yes. Walla Walla University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Walla Walla University's Safety Profile

Walla Walla University in College Place, WA enrolls 1,397 students and has a safety score of 10.74 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2911 nationally. This higher score indicates more reported incidents relative to enrollment, though context matters, urban campuses and larger institutions may have different reporting dynamics.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 8 in 2022 to 14 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

Walla Walla University's 10.74 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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