College Place is a city in Walla Walla County, in southeastern Washington, situated immediately west of the city of Walla Walla near the Oregon state line. With a population of 9,958 at the 2020 census, it is a compact city whose identity is inseparable from its namesake institution: Walla Walla University, a Seventh-day Adventist university founded in 1892 as Walla Walla College. The university is the community's defining feature. It draws students from across the country, employs faculty and staff, and anchors a network of Adventist institutions, churches, and community organizations in the area. That academic presence gives College Place a distinct small-college-town character that sets it apart from its larger neighbor while sharing Walla Walla's economy and amenities. The city sits in the heart of the Walla Walla Valley, one of the Pacific Northwest's premier wine regions. Downtown Walla Walla's concentration of tasting rooms, restaurants, and shops lies only minutes away, and the surrounding countryside is framed by the Blue Mountains to the east. Recreation is close at hand, from Bennington Lake's trails and fishing to Fort Walla Walla Park's open space and historical exhibits. Housing is predominantly single-family and modest in scale, with a steady rental market tied to the university. Public education is provided by the College Place School District, and Walla Walla Community College, with its well-regarded enology program, serves the broader area. For people seeking an affordable, small-city lifestyle with a university presence, wine-country recreation, and access to Walla Walla's services, College Place offers a quiet alternative in one of Washington's most distinctive regions.