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WU

Waldorf University

Forest City, IAPrivate For-ProfitRural Setting
Less Selective • 77% Acceptance
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77%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$19,693
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.8K
Students
Small campus body
$50,515
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Waldorf University is a private for-profit institution located in the rural setting of Forest City, IA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 77%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private For-Profit
Student Population
1.8K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
77% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Rural

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
77%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing20% of degrees
Health Sciences5% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Fire Protection.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,060
Earnings 5yr: $100,301
Debt: $21,783
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,822
Earnings 5yr: $75,847
Debt: $32,111
Fire Protection.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,602
Earnings 5yr: $79,231
Debt: $12,609
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,151
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,047
Homeland Security.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,520
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $23,437
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,173
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,592
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $24,898
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,357
Earnings 5yr: $56,963
Debt: $27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,289
Earnings 5yr: $53,890
Debt: $27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,549
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,100
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $50,184
Earnings 5yr: $47,938
Debt: $29,136
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,473
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,228
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Commerce, General.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Business/Corporate Communications.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$19,693
In-State Tuition$25,978
Out-of-State Tuition$25,978
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

36%
Pell Grants
39%
Take Loans
55%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$50,515
+1% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$51,165

Completion Signals

21%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
44%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,025
Est. Monthly Payment
$130/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

63%
Men
37%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 63% men and 37% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
46%
Part-Time Share
31%
Avg Family Income
$48,987
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