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Waldorf University Teaching Programs

Waldorf University is a private for-profit institution located in Forest City, IA. A Remote Rural Location provides a peaceful environment with access to urban amenities.

Waldorf University Rankings

Waldorf University is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1313 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Waldorf University?

Contact information for Waldorf University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	106 S Sixth St, Forest City, IA 50436-1713
Phone:	6415852450
Website:	www.waldorf.edu/
Admissions:	www.waldorf.edu/admissions/residential-admissions-process/
Financial Aid:	www.waldorf.edu/tuition-financing/federal-student-aid/

How Do I Get Into Waldorf University?

You can apply to Waldorf University online at: https://www.waldorf.edu/admissions/online-admissions-process/

Waldorf University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Waldorf University

These are the things Waldorf University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Waldorf University?

Waldorf University has an acceptance rate of 77%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 20% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Waldorf University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	774	585	76%
Women	464	368	79%

Can I Afford Waldorf University?

The average net price after aid at Waldorf University is $21,683. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$24,514
In-State Fees	$1,464
Out-of-State Tuition	$24,514
Out-of-State Fees	$1,464
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$25,978
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$25,978

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 7% of students at Waldorf University receive some form of financial aid (157 students).

Nearly 49% of students at Waldorf University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $14,084 per student.

36% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,611.

Student Loan Debt

39% of Waldorf University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $8,432 per year.

Waldorf University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 755 students enrolled at Waldorf University. Waldorf University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,103 undergraduate students at Waldorf University, approximately 63% are male and 37% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Waldorf University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	33
Black or African American	340
Hispanic	75
White	1,205
American Indian/Alaska Native	21
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	23
Two or More Races	77
Non-Resident	6

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Waldorf University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Iowa	22
California	20
Minnesota	20
Texas	9
Florida	8

Additionally, approximately 0.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Waldorf University Graduate Student Diversity

461 of Waldorf University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Waldorf University, approximately 57% are male and 43% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Waldorf University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	5
Black or African American	74
Hispanic	16
White	258
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	4
Two or More Races	11

Online Learning at Waldorf University

Waldorf University provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 391 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Waldorf University

The following teaching degree programs are offered by Waldorf University, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	17	24	—	49
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	6	—	6

Academic Programs at Waldorf University

Waldorf University offers 16 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Waldorf University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.