What Walla Walla Community College does

Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is a public community college founded in 1967 and operating under the governance of the Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. The institution maintains two physical campuses — a main campus at 500 Tausick Way in Walla Walla and a second campus at 1470 Bridge Street in Clarkston — serving the Walla Walla Valley and Lewis-Clark Valley regions of southeastern Washington State. WWCC offers more than 500 academic programs spanning certificates, transfer-oriented Associate degrees (DTA/MRP), Bachelor of Applied Science degrees in Agricultural Systems and Business Management, and specialized workforce training. The college's product mix is anchored by a distinctive Institute for Enology & Viticulture that operates a teaching vineyard and College Cellars — a commercial winery producing award-winning student-made wines, including the 2026 sweepstakes winner at the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition's North America Collegiate Wine Bowl.

The institution delivers instruction through three parallel modalities: in-person campus-based programs at Walla Walla and Clarkston, dual credit pathways (Running Start, CTE Dual Credit, and College in the High School) embedded in regional high schools, and online/hybrid courses via the Canvas learning management system. Enterprise student information is managed through the ctcLink system, with supplementary tools including Zoom, Microsoft Office 365, and Panopto integrated through the Center for Teaching and Learning. WWCC serves seven distinct customer segments: traditional college students, high school students (three dual credit channels), transitional studies adults (English language acquisition, GED, adult high school completion), community members pursuing continuing education, and veterans. K-12 dual credit channels are a primary demand source, served through direct partnerships with Walla Walla Public Schools, College Place, Dayton, Prescott, Touchet, and Waitsburg high schools.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: per-credit tuition paid by students (with rates tiered by residency — Washington residents pay roughly $153-$2,067 per academic year, while international students pay approximately 2.4x that amount), state appropriations allocated via the Washington State Board based on Full-Time Equivalent Students (FTES) and performance metrics, and ancillary fee-based services including continuing education, GED/CLEP testing, transcript requests, and partnership-driven non-credit online courses via Ed2Go. The Warrior Pledge program covers any remaining tuition gap after financial aid for qualifying students. Strategic partnerships — including Direct Transfer Agreements with Washington State University and Evergreen State College, a Co-Admission Co-Enrollment arrangement with Lewis-Clark State College, and ecosystem partnerships with the Walla Walla Valley Wine Alliance and San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition — provide channel and program-level differentiation. WWCC is a not-for-profit government entity and does not raise private equity or take venture funding.

Name

Walla Walla Community College

Legal name

Walla Walla Community College

Website

https://wwcc.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Walla Walla Community College is a public two-campus community college in southeastern Washington offering associate degrees, bachelor of applied science degrees, certificates, and dual credit programs, including a specialized Institute for Enology & Viticulture with a commercial winery.

Ownership category

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Product category

Community College Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (61121)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Transfer/University-Parallel Community Colleges (EDAHADAF), Dual Enrollment / Early College Programs (via Community Colleges) (EDAHADAH), Online Community Colleges (2-Year, Degree/Transfer) (EDAHALAC)

Keywords

• Community college education
• Associate degree programs
• Workforce training certificates
• Dual credit courses
• Continuing education

Headquarters

HQ city

Walla Walla

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue from student tuition and fees. Washington residents pay approximately $153.04-$2,067.84 per year depending on credit load. International students pay significantly higher rates ($367.02-$4,277.64). Bachelor of Applied Science programs have higher tuition rates. Additional revenue from course-specific fees including eLearning, facility use, and comprehensive fees.
2. State Funding: Public community college receives operational funding from Washington State, typically based on enrollment (FTES - Full-Time Equivalent Students) and performance metrics.
3. Continuing Education Programs: Non-credit community education programs including Kids College summer camps, professional development courses, and corporate training generate revenue through course fees.
4. Special Programs: Revenue from testing fees (GED testing $36/test, CLEP exams $95/exam), transcript requests ($10), diploma replacement ($24), and non-WWCC student proctoring ($30).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Walla Walla Community College is a public two-campus community college offering affordable higher education through certificates, associate degrees (including DTA transfer degrees), Bachelor of Applied Science programs, dual credit pathways for high school students, the specialized Enology & Viticulture program with a teaching vineyard and student-run College Cellars winery, continuing and community education, and transitional studies (GED, ELA, Adult High School Completion). Programs are delivered in person at Walla Walla and Clarkston campuses and online via Canvas.

Product overview

Walla Walla Community College is a two-campus community college offering a diverse portfolio of educational programs. The institution provides certificate programs, associate degrees (DTA for transfer), and Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. Notable programs include the award-winning Enology & Viticulture program with its student-run College Cellars winery, dual credit programs for high school students (College in the High School, CTE Dual Credit, Running Start), and Continuing & Community Education including Ed2Go online courses, Kids College summer camps, and Quest Learning. The college also offers transitional studies for GED, English language learning, and adult high school completion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Enology & Viticulture Program A specialized program at WWCC's Institute for Enology & Viticulture that trains students in winemaking and grape cultivation, producing student-made wines through the College Cellars of Walla Walla Community College.
• College Cellars of Walla Walla The student-operated commercial winemaking facility at WWCC producing wines that have won industry awards including the sweepstakes at the 2026 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition.
• Associate Degrees (DTA) Transfer-oriented associate degree programs including Associate in Arts – DTA, Associate in Biology – DTA/MRP, Associate in Business – DTA/MRP, and Associate in Nursing – DTA/MRP, designed for transfer to four-year universities.
• Bachelor of Applied Science Degrees Four-year applied bachelor's degrees including Bachelor of Applied Science in Agricultural Systems and Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Management, providing advanced workforce-oriented education.
• Certificate Programs Short-term certificate programs in technical and vocational fields including Accounting Technology, Automotive Repair Technology, Welding Technology, Cosmetology, and Healthcare programs.
• Dual Credit Programs Programs allowing high school students to earn college credits including College in the High School (taught at high schools), CTE Dual Credit (industry certification pathway), and Running Start (on-campus college enrollment).
• Continuing & Community Education Non-credit personal enrichment and professional development courses including Kids College summer camps, Quest Learning for ages 50+, Leadership Walla Walla, and corporate training programs.
• Ed2Go Online Courses Online non-credit courses and career training programs delivered through a partnership with Ed2Go, offering instructor-led and self-paced options for professional development and personal enrichment.
• Transitional Studies Programs helping students transition to college-level work including English Language Acquisition (ELA), GED preparation, Adult High School Completion (HS+), and Open Doors youth reengagement.

Quantifiable outcome

• College Cellars won sweepstakes at the 2026 North America Collegiate Wine Bowl among 8 colleges entering 46 wines.

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• San Francisco Chronicle Wine CompetitionflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 March 2026The San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition hosts the annual North America Collegiate Wine Bowl at its event, showcasing student-made wines from colleges across North America. College Cellars of Walla Walla Community College won the 2026 sweepstakes award.
• Other Collegiate Programs (7 colleges)minorOthersEight colleges participated in the 2026 North America Collegiate Wine Bowl, entering 46 wines that are mostly commercially available, highlighting student craftsmanship in winemaking across institutions.
• Walla Walla Valley Wine AllianceflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerWalla Walla Valley Wine Alliance co-hosted the 'Designing Next Gen Wine Experiences' panel discussion with WWCC's Institute for Enology & Viticulture to address wine industry trends and younger consumer engagement.
• Ed2GocoreTechnology or IntegrationWWCC partners with Ed2Go to offer hundreds of non-credit online courses including career training, professional development, and personal enrichment. Ed2Go provides the online platform while WWCC administers enrollment and branding.
• Washington State UniversityflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTransfer agreements enable WWCC students to transfer with junior-level standing. WSU is a primary transfer destination for agricultural, business, and other programs.
• Evergreen State CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple AAS-T degree programs have active articulation agreements with Evergreen State College for seamless transfer pathways.
• Lewis-Clark State CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-Admission Co-Enrollment program allows students to take classes at both institutions with coordinated advising and enrollment.
• Local Washington State High SchoolsflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerWWCC partners with local high schools including Walla Walla Public Schools, College Place, Dayton, Prescott, Touchet, Waitsburg, and others to deliver dual credit programs including Running Start, CTE Dual Credit, and College in the High School.
• Community OrganizationsminorOthersVarious community organizations provide donations and support for Kids College scholarships. WWCC Foundation connects donors with funding opportunities for student scholarships and programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Big Bend Community College: A fellow Washington State community college in Moses Lake serving a similar rural catchment with comparable associate degree, transfer, and workforce programs. Closest geographic and demographic peer in scale and mission.
• Columbia Basin College: Public Washington State community college in the Tri-Cities region offering DTA transfer, BAS, workforce, and dual enrollment programs. Comparable institutional structure and overlapping agricultural economy themes.
• Wenatchee Valley College: Washington State community college serving a rural agricultural region with similar transfer, technical, and dual credit models. Direct comparable in scale, funding model, and student demographics.
• Yakima Valley College: Public Washington community college operating across multiple campuses with similar DTA, BAS, and dual credit portfolios, including agricultural workforce alignment with a regional labor market.
• Clark College: Washington State community college in Vancouver with comparable transfer, workforce, and continuing education programs. Direct peer in the state community and technical college system structure.
• Spokane Community College: Part of the Spokane Colleges system with similar vocational/technical and transfer degrees. Comparable scale and operational structure within the Washington State community college governance framework.
• Lower Columbia College: Washington State community college in Longview with a similar mix of transfer, technical, and dual credit programs. Comparable size and rural-serving mission within the same state governance umbrella.
• Pierce College: Two-campus Washington State community college operating a similar multi-site model with comparable transfer, BAS, and dual enrollment offerings. Direct structural peer within the Washington system.
• Skagit Valley College: Rural-serving Washington State community college with comparable transfer, workforce, and continuing education programs. Direct demographic and operational peer for WWCC.

Broad incumbents

• Lewis-Clark State College: Four-year public institution in Lewiston, Idaho that is a co-admission partner and a broader higher-ed competitor in the Lewiston-Clarkston Valley. Comparable in serving the same regional population with overlapping transfer pathways.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/wwccmedia
• Facebookfacebook.com/57218184395
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/walla-walla-community-college
• Instagraminstagram.com/wwccwarriors
• Xx.com/wwcc_events

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Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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