School Highlights
Waldorf University serves 3,025 students (54% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 27%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 3,025 students
- Private-state tuition: $20,316
- Acceptance Rate: 61%
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 54%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Waldorf University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 274 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Waldorf University
(IA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
274 staff
274 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Waldorf University has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Waldorf University diversity score of 0.65 is more than the state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,025 students
2,501 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
1,623 students
1,099 students
# Part-Time Students
1,402 students
1,402 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
208 students
210 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,578 students
1,099 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
45 students
45 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
945 students
1,161 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
457 students
457 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
493 students
400 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
9%
6%
% White
46%
73%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
36%
8%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.45
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
35%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.78%
0.01%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,700
$33,600
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $20,316 is more than the state average of $17,086. The private state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$20,316
$17,086
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,800
$11,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,125
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
61%
59%
SAT Reading
510
510
SAT Math
505
505
SAT Writing (Year 2011)
445
445
ACT Composite
19
19
ACT English
19
19
ACT Math
18
18
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Waldorf University cost?
Waldorf University's private state tuition is approximately $20,316.
What is the acceptance rate of Waldorf University?
The acceptance rate of Waldorf University is 61%, which is higher than the state average of 59%.
What is Waldorf University's ranking?
Waldorf University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).
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