Waldorf University, IA
Private For-Profit
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Waldorf University Rankings
Affordability57
Selectivity12
Retention8
Graduation1
Earnings26
Diversity73
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Waldorf University
38%
Bachelor’s
35%
Associate’s
27%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences<1%
Business, Management, Marketing22%
Communication, Journalism2%
Education1%
Engineering Technologies17%
English Language and Literature<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs4%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting40%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies1%
Psychology8%
Visual and Performing Arts<1%
Admissions
Getting into Waldorf University
75%
Admission Rate
505
Median SAT Math
510
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)460–550
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)460–560
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–22
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Waldorf University
$22K
In-State Tuition
$22K
Out-of-State Tuition
$33K
Average Total Cost
$21K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $21K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $20K | $14K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $19K | $16K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $21K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $22K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Waldorf University
74%
Receive Federal Loans
$12K
Median Federal Debt
55%
Repayment Rate
$195
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 36% | 45% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 22% | 16% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 14% | 15% | 9% |
| >$110K | 8% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $10K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $12K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $14K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $12K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $12K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $31K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $20K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $5K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $2K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 47% | 50% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 55% | 54% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 57% | 58% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 73% | 64% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Waldorf University
59%
Retention Rate
44%
Transfer Rate
19%
Withdrawal Rate
29%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 23% | 44% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 29% | 57% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 26% | 56% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 15% | 46% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 34% | 62% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 33% | 46% | 47% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Waldorf University
95%
Employment Rate
$32K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$41K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 95% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 92% | 88% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $20K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $41K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $50K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $35K | $33K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $38K | $36K | $35K |
Students
Students at Waldorf University
2,554
Undergraduates
44%
Full-time Undergrads
29
Avg Entry Age
514
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 38% | 68% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 62% | 32% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 11% | 9% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 50% | 70% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 27% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | IA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 31% | 29% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 20% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 22% | 19% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 12% | 18% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Waldorf University, IA
Purdue University Global-Mason City
22 miles, E
La James College of Hairstyling and Cosmetology
23 miles, E
North Iowa Area Community College
27 miles, E
Riverland Community College
43 miles, NE