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

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
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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 grown by 18% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,025 students
2,501 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,623 students
1,099 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,402 students
1,402 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
208 students
210 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,578 students
1,099 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
45 students
45 students
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IA All Graduation Breakdown
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
945 students
1,444 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
457 students
457 students
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IA All Part Time Graduation Breakdown
Total Dormitory Capacity
493 students
400 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
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% Asian
1%
2%
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% Hispanic
6%
7%
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% Black
9%
6%
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% White
46%
74%
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% Two or more races
n/a
2%
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% Non Resident races
1%
2%
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% Unknown races
36%
7%
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Diversity Score
0.78
0.44
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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
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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
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
91%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$18,800
$11,250
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,125
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
61%
59%
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SAT Reading
510
510
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SAT Math
505
505
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SAT Writing (Year 2011)
445
445
ACT Composite
19
19
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ACT English
19
19
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ACT Math
18
18
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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?

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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

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