Waldorf University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5451 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1520 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1435 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #25 of 39 | In Iowa State |
| #5080 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Undergraduates
- 1,834
- Graduates
- 391
- 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 77% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 76% | 79% |
| Applicants | 1,238 | 774 | 464 |
| Admissions | 953 | 585 | 368 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 189 | 126 | 63 |
1,638 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | 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 |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1270 (57%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 360 (16%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 356 (16%) |
| Hispanic | 80 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 77 (3%) |
| Asian | 34 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 24 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 13 (0.6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 6 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Waldorf University is $19,766 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 | $16,448 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,378 |
| $48-75K | $23,045 |
| $75-110K | $21,244 |
| $110K+ | $23,667 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $24,514 | $5,340 |
| Tuition in-state | $24,514 | $5,340 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,514 | $5,340 |
| Fee in-district | $1,464 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,464 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,464 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 588 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,920 |
Waldorf University majors
Waldorf University has granted 588 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs and 196 master's across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Waldorf University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 26 | 118 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 123 | ||
| Business & Commerce, General | 86 | ||
| Psychology, General | 15 | 62 | |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 20 | 51 | |
| Fire Services Administration | 13 | 51 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 7 | 1 | 34 |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 13 | 20 | 9 |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | 41 | ||
| Organizational Behavior Studies | 39 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 4 | 28 | |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 24 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 3 | 15 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | ||
| Homeland Security | 2 | 15 | |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | 16 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | 9 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 10 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 8 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 6 | ||
| History, General | 6 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 3 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Creative Writing | 2 | ||
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | ||
| Music, General | 1 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 130 | 588 | 196 |
Waldorf University has a graduation rate of 21%, which is among the 5% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 21% | 20% | 23% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Waldorf University has published 298 scientific papers with 5,731 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Computer Science, Biology, Law, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 282 |
| 2018 | 17 | 194 |
| 2019 | 10 | 258 |
| 2020 | 8 | 287 |
| 2021 | 23 | 267 |
| 2022 | 20 | 343 |
| 2023 | 18 | 373 |
| 2024 | 11 | 328 |
| 2025 | 6 | 318 |
Notable alumni
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Bob Backlund
- Occupations
- actoramateur wrestlerprofessional wrestler
- Biography
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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
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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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Karl Dehesa
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
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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 68)
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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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 | 260 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 106 S Sixth St Forest City, Iowa, 50436-1713 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,000 |
| Phone | 6415852450 |