Waldorf University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5471 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1525 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1442 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #25 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #5048 of 6,689 | For Philosophy |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 2,196
- Graduates
- 461
- Male:Female Ratio
- 61:39
- Control
- Private
for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.waldorf.edu
Waldorf University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Waldorf University has an acceptance rate of 73% and is among the top 36% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 70% | 77% |
| Applicants | 1,033 | 689 | 344 |
| Admissions | 750 | 484 | 266 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 175 | 112 | 63 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 5 |
1,992 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1344 (51%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 779 (29%) |
| Black or African American | 326 (12%) |
| Two or more races | 63 (2%) |
| Hispanic | 55 (2%) |
| Asian | 36 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 23 (0.9%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 15 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 10 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Waldorf University is $21,510 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $19,354 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,450 |
| $48-75K | $23,887 |
| $75-110K | $24,358 |
| $110K+ | $24,590 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $23,800 | $5,220 |
| Tuition in-state | $23,800 | $5,220 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,800 | $5,220 |
| Fee in-district | $1,420 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,420 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,420 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 588 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,448 |
Waldorf University majors
Waldorf University has granted 640 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs and 201 master's across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Waldorf University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Organizational Leadership | 139 | ||
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 23 | 103 | |
| Business & Commerce, General | 114 | ||
| Psychology, General | 15 | 76 | |
| Fire Services Administration | 23 | 57 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 14 | 58 | |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 1 | 50 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | 24 | 19 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 4 | 36 | |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | 35 | ||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 33 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | 26 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 16 | 1 | 8 |
| Homeland Security | 2 | 14 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 1 | 12 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 9 | ||
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 7 | ||
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 7 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 4 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 3 | ||
| Creative Writing | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 2 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 132 | 640 | 201 |
Waldorf University has a graduation rate of 29%, which is among the 11% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 29% | 24% | 36% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Waldorf University has published 293 scientific papers with 5,470 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Computer Science, Law, Medicine, Philosophy, Biology, Psychology, Sociology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 49 |
| 1993 | 2 | 65 |
| 1994 | 0 | 52 |
| 1995 | 2 | 51 |
| 1996 | 0 | 74 |
| 1997 | 4 | 58 |
| 1998 | 2 | 38 |
| 1999 | 2 | 41 |
| 2000 | 2 | 64 |
| 2001 | 2 | 58 |
| 2002 | 1 | 68 |
| 2003 | 2 | 77 |
| 2004 | 1 | 65 |
| 2005 | 3 | 72 |
| 2006 | 1 | 85 |
| 2007 | 1 | 74 |
| 2008 | 9 | 113 |
| 2009 | 4 | 108 |
| 2010 | 8 | 153 |
| 2011 | 7 | 141 |
| 2012 | 8 | 151 |
| 2013 | 13 | 170 |
| 2014 | 12 | 201 |
| 2015 | 17 | 169 |
| 2016 | 21 | 188 |
| 2017 | 15 | 273 |
| 2018 | 17 | 194 |
| 2019 | 10 | 258 |
| 2020 | 8 | 287 |
| 2021 | 23 | 266 |
| 2022 | 20 | 343 |
| 2023 | 18 | 372 |
| 2024 | 11 | 328 |
Notable alumni
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Bob Backlund
- Occupations
- professional wrestleractoramateur wrestler
- Biography
-
Robert Louis Backlund is an American retired amateur and professional wrestler. He is best known for his appearances in the World Wide Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Federation from 1976 to 1984 and in the 1990s, where he held the WWWF/WWF Championship on two occasions. His 2,135-day reign is recognized as the second longest in the championship's history. Backlund was inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame in 2013.
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Josh Neer
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighterThai boxer
- Biography
-
Joshua Martin Neer is an American bare-knuckle boxer and former mixed martial artist. A professional competitor since 2003, he has competed for the UFC, Bellator, the Quad Cities Silverbacks of the IFL, and Shark Fights. Neer is the former Shark Fights Interim Welterweight Champion.
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Lazaro Samuel Nyalandu
- Years
- 1970-.. (age 55)
- Enrolled in Waldorf University
- Graduated with associate degree in business administration
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Lazaro Samuel Nyalandu is a Tanzanian politician and former Minister of Natural Resources and Tourism.
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Karl Dehesa
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Karl Matthew Seson Dehesa is a Filipino-American former professional basketball player. He was drafted 22nd overall in the 3rd round of the 2012 PBA draft by the Alaska Aces, but was left unsigned. He has since played in the ABL, PBA, the FIBA 3x3 Men's Pro Circuit, the PBA 3x3, and has represented the Philippines in national 3x3 competitions.
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Greg Davids
- Years
- 1958-.. (age 67)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Gregory Michael Davids is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2009, and from 1991 to 2006. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Davids represents District 26B in southeastern Minnesota, which includes the cities of La Crescent and Spring Valley, and parts of Fillmore, Houston, and Mower Counties.
General info
| Alternative names | WU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1903 |
| Motto | Lux et Veritas Light and Truth |
| Colors | purple, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 255 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 106 S Sixth St Forest City, Iowa, 50436-1713 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,000 |
| Phone | 6415852450 |