Waldorf University
Forest City, IA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Rural
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About Waldorf University
Waldorf University is a private non-profit university in Forest City, Iowa. It was founded in 1903 and associated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and its predecessors. In 2010, it was sold to Columbia Southern University and became a for-profit institution; twelve years later, on December 1, 2022, ownership was transferred to the Waldorf Lutheran College Foundation.
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77%
Acceptance
$19,693
Net price
1,827
Enrollment
21%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
77%
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
Cost & Financial Aid
$19,693
Average net price
$25,978
In-state tuition
$25,978
Out-of-state tuition
$9,920
Room & board
$1,286
Books & supplies
$39,675
Total cost of attendance
36%
Students receiving Pell grants
39%
Students with federal loans
$18,752
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$51,165
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$50,515
Median earnings (6 yrs)
21%
Graduation rate
44%
Retention rate
77%
Earn more than a HS grad
$3,138
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
1,827
Total enrollment
31%
Part-time
29
Avg. age at entry
46%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Waldorf University FAQ
Is Waldorf University a public or private school?
Waldorf University is a private nonprofit institution located in Forest City, IA.
What is the acceptance rate at Waldorf University?
Waldorf University has an acceptance rate of 77%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Waldorf University cost?
The average annual net price at Waldorf University is $19,693 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $25,978.
What is the graduation rate at Waldorf University?
About 21% of students at Waldorf University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Waldorf University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Waldorf University students earn a median of $51,165 per year.
How many students attend Waldorf University?
Waldorf University enrolls about 1,827 students.
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