School Overview
General Information
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Admission Office 106 South Sixth Street Forest City, IA 50436-1713 (641) 585-8112 (800) 292-1903 Fax: (641) 585-8125 [email protected] Contact: Dawn Johnson Vice President of Admissions |
Main Address 106 South Sixth Street Forest City, IA 50436-1713 (641) 585-2450 www.waldorf.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 582 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 118 Degree-seeking undergrads: 524 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Admissions Policies/Requirements Admission requirements: Required: SAT Reasoning Test or ACT Very important admission factors: Rigor of secondary school record Important admission factors: Class Rank Considered: Character/Personal Qualities A note about the college’s admission requirements: School record and test scores most important, recommendations important, class rank and interview (when administered) considered. |
College Majors
Arts, Visual & Performing Arts – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Business – General B Communications & Journalism Broadcast Journalism B Communications Technologies Communications Technologies – General B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Drama/Dance Teacher Education B English Language & Literature Creative Writing B Family & Consumer Sciences Foods/Nutrition Studies B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities B Psychology Psychology – General B Social Sciences Political Science/Government B |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Waldorf University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (641) 585-2450 |
| Website: | www.waldorf.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private for-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://mywaldorf.waldorf.edu/form/Application/ |
| Address: | 106 S Sixth St, Forest City, IA 50436-1713 |
| Setting: | 33 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 2,227 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 42% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 21 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 523 (23% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $21,260 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $21,260 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 99% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $15,086 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Waldorf University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Waldorf University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Education | 5 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 2 | ||||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 3 | 5 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 5 | 10 | 27 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Waldorf University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | 3 | 5 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Psychology | 1 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 5 | 10 | 13 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Waldorf University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
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| In-state | $21,260 |
| Out-of-state | $21,260 |
| Books and supplies | $1,254 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $4,355 |
| Out-of-state | $4,355 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 198 | 99% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 198 | 99% | $15,086 |
| Student loan aid | 160 | 80% | $8,150 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,211 | 68% | $10,044 |
| Federal student loans | 1,331 | 75% | $8,293 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Waldorf University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Waldorf University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 748 | 409 | 339 | Percent admitted | 100% | 66% | 68% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 21% | 24% | 18% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Waldorf University Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 2,227 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,913 |
| Graduate enrollment | 314 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Waldorf University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
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