Waldorf Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 76.98%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $25,978
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Waldorf:
- Total Enrollment: 2,225, including 1,638 online students
- 1,834 Undergraduate, 391 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 61.9% men, 38.1% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 21%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 44%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 53 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 27 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 5 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
Waldorf Overview
Waldorf University (Waldorf) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Forest City, IA. It is classified as Master's College and University with medium programs by Carnegie Classification
The Waldorf's tuition & fees is $25,978 for the academic year 2024-2025. 49% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $14,084.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,225 and the students to faculty ratio is 22 to 1 (4.55%).
Waldorf's acceptance rate is 76.98% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 19.83%.
Waldorf University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Waldorf University is $25,978. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $5,340.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $26,759 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $5,463.
| Undergraduate | $25,978 |
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| Graduate | $5,340 |
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| Undergraduate | $26,759 |
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| Graduate | $5,463 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Waldorf University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Waldorf
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | No |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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