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Waldorf University
Forest City, IA · Private nonprofit · Remote rural · Website
- Admission rate
- 77%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $24,003
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 43%
- Median earnings
- $58,667
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Waldorf University is a private nonprofit college in Forest City, IA with 1,827 undergraduates. It admits 77% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $24,003 per year ($22,337 for families earning under $30,000). 43% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $58,667 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 77%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,033
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 750
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 24%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Waldorf University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $45,052
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $26,758
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$22,337
- $30–48k$22,993
- $48–75k$21,255
- $75–110k$25,538
- $110k+$28,585
Get a personal estimate with Waldorf University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 43%
- Freshman retention
- 44%
- Median earnings
- $58,667
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $22,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,827
- Student–faculty ratio
- 22:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 45%
- White57%
- Hispanic4%
- Black16%
- Asian2%
Waldorf University FAQ
What is Waldorf University's acceptance rate?+
Waldorf University admits 77% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is Waldorf University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Waldorf University?+
In Fall 2023, 1,033 students applied to Waldorf University and 750 were admitted; 180 enrolled.
Does Waldorf University consider legacy status?+
No. Waldorf University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Waldorf University require an essay?+
Waldorf University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Waldorf University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $45,052 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,003.
What is Waldorf University's graduation rate?+
43% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 154518 · How we use this data
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