Waldorf University
School Highlights
Waldorf University serves 3,071 students (70% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 31%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 3,071 students
- Private-state tuition: $20,316
- Acceptance Rate: 66%
- Student:teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 74%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Waldorf University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 274 teachers has grown by 191% over five years.
Waldorf University
(IA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
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 grown by 115% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 30:1 over five years.
The Waldorf University diversity score of 0.57 is more than the state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,071 students
2,478 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
2,138 students
1,163 students
# Part-Time Students
933 students
1,315 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
117 students
203 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,619 students
1,163 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
519 students
61 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
933 students
1,315 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
493 students
411 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
6%
6%
% White
26%
69%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
3%
2%
% Unknown races
60%
11%
Diversity Score
0.57
0.50
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
3.27%
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
$34,700
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 stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$20,316
$17,086
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,800
$11,250
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,125
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
66%
29%
SAT Reading
515
515
SAT Math
505
505
SAT Writing (Year 2011)
445
445
ACT Composite
20
20
ACT English
21
21
ACT Math
20
20
Source: 2020 (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 66%, which is higher than the state average of 29%.
What is Waldorf University's ranking?
Waldorf University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).
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