School Highlights
Waldorf University serves 2,225 students (63% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is same as the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 32%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 2,225 students
- Private-state tuition: $20,316
- Acceptance Rate: 77%
- Student-teacher ratio: 30:1
- Minority enrollment: 44%
- 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 75 teachers has declined by 72% over five years.
Waldorf University
(IA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private not-for-profit
Year Founded
1903
Total Faculty
75 staff
18 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Student Body
The student population of Waldorf University has declined by 26% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Waldorf University diversity score of 0.62 is more than the state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has declined by 20% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,225 students
1,532 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
30:1
# Full-Time Students
1,408 students
165 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
817 students
1,367 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,834 students
176 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,255 students
165 students
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Full-Time Graduate Students
153 students
107 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
579 students
1,268 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
238 students
238 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
493 students
411 students
Showing 2008–2021. View full 15-year historical data
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
14%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
56%
68%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
19%
9%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.51
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.2578%
n/a
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$58,667
$40,057
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $20,316 is more than the state average of $17,086. The private state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$20,316
$17,086
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
87%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,800
$11,250
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$7,125
$5,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Acceptance Rate
77%
78%
Source: 2025 (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 77%, which is lower than the state average of 78%.
What is Waldorf University's ranking?
Waldorf University ranks among the top 20% of community college in Iowa for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.
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