Waldorf University

Forest City, IA · Private for-profit · Graduate degree-granting

Waldorf University, based in Forest City, Iowa, is a private for-profit institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 1,827 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $51,165 ten years after enrollment, which is 26% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 24.0%. Mmedian graduate debt is $18,752, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.73x. The average net price after financial aid is $19,693 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Business, Homeland Security, Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians, and Psychology.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$51,165
Graduation Rate
24.0%
Median Debt
$18,752
Average Net Price
$19,693
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.65x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.73x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,827
Admission Rate
77.0%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
44.1%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$25,978
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,978
Pell Grant Rate
35.5%
Federal Loan Rate
39.3%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$16,448
Income $30K–$48K
$18,378
Income $48K–$75K
$23,045
Income $110K+
$23,667

Student Demographics

Women
44.4%
White
57.3%
Black
16.3%
Hispanic
3.6%
Asian
1.6%
Two or More Races
3.6%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
54.5%

Accreditations

Programs (39)

Bachelor (14)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business $63,357 114
Homeland Security $76,520 107
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians $83,151 103
Psychology $50,184 76
Fire Protection $100,060 57
Human Resources Management $94,822 50
Criminal Justice & Corrections $54,289 39
Communications $49,473 26
Health Services Administration Not reported 24
Sports & Fitness Not reported 12
Teacher Education $49,228 8
Foods, Nutrition & Wellness Not reported 7
Biology Not reported 5
Secondary Education Not reported 3

Master (3)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management $76,173 147
Teacher Education Not reported 33
Health Services Administration Not reported 19

Associate (11)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians $71,592 23
Fire Protection $90,602 23
Homeland Security Not reported 16
Business Administration & Management $53,549 16
Psychology Not reported 15
Human Resources Management Not reported 10
Neurobiology & Neurosciences Not reported 7
Teacher Education Not reported 6
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 4
Business/Corporate Communications Not reported 4
Health Services Administration Not reported 3
Show 11 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Communications Associate 2
Public Relations Bachelor 2
Educational Assessment Master 2
Rhetoric & Composition Bachelor 2
Liberal Arts & Sciences Associate 2
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor 2
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians Undergraduate Certificate 1
Sports & Fitness Associate 1
Music Bachelor 1
Registered Nursing Bachelor 1
Business Administration & Management Bachelor 1

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