Walden University
Walden University (Walden) is a four-years, private (for-profit) school located in Minneapolis, MN. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Walden University is a completely online college that all degrees can be earned entirely through the distance learning.
The Walden's 2022 tuition & fees is $10,459. 88% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $3,671.
The school has a total enrollment of 46,455 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $62,500 and it varies by field of study.
Walden ranked 271st in National Universities and 28th in Minnesota Colleges rankings. Walden University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
Directory Information
| Address | 100 Washington Avenue South, Suite 900, Minneapolis, MN 55401 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 866-492-5336 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | Veterans Benefit Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Services |
| School Type | four-years, private (for-profit) |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)
2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation
For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of Walden University are $10,459. For graduate programs, its 2022 graduate school tuition and fees are $10,092.
The estimated 2023 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,385 based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2023 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,504.
| Undergraduate | $10,459 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $10,092 |
Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
| Undergraduate | $10,385 |
|---|---|
| Graduate | $9,504 |
The estimation for 2022-2023 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Key Stats for Prospective Students
Total 46,455 students are attending the school and it does not possess campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $62,500. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program shows the highest salary with $75,700 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
| Retention Rate | 25%(full-time), 26% (part-time) |
|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7.14% (14 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 46,455 (7,119 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $3,671 |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $62,500 |
| Average Salary by Field of Study | $26,200 - $75,700 |
Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services
At Walden University, all courses can be done through online classes completely (both undergraduate and graduate degrees).The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | Undergraduate, Graduate |
|---|---|
| Degrees From Online Classes Completely | |
| ROTC | No |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
Walden provides several student services including remedial services, academic/career counseling services.
| Remedial services | Yes |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | No |
| Placement services for completers | No |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
Campus Life
The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Walden.
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | No |
| Dormitory Capacity | No Campus Housing Facilities Provided |
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