Waldorf University
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 26%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- 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 grown by 470% 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 grown by 21% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Waldorf University diversity score of 0.78 is more than the state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat 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
1,444 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%
74%

% Two or more races
n/a
2%

% Non Resident races
1%
2%

% Unknown races
36%
7%


Diversity Score
0.78
0.44

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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