Waldorf University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$24,514

3% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$19,766

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

77%

1,238 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,225

63.3% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

23.9%

39 Graduates

About

Waldorf University is a higher education institution located in Winnebago County, IA. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Waldorf University were Organizational Leadership (123 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (34 degrees), and Adult & Continuing Education (24 degrees).

In 2024, 918 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Waldorf University. 38.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 61.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (501 degrees), 5.06 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (99 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Waldorf University is $24,514, which is $514 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Waldorf University is $24,514, which is $514 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,766.

In 2024, 49% of undergraduate students attending Waldorf University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$24,514

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Waldorf University was $24,514. The cost of tuition at Waldorf University is $514 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Waldorf University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,766

2024 Value

8.11%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Waldorf University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,766. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Waldorf University grew by 8.11%.

This chart compares the average net price of Waldorf University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,448

Room and Board

$1,578

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Waldorf University was of $9,448 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 8% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,578. The cost of books and supplies increased by 8.08% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Waldorf University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

49% of undergraduate students at Waldorf University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 21% with respect to 2023, when 62% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Waldorf University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Waldorf University received 1,238 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 19.8% annual growth. Out of those 1,238 applicants, 953 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77% acceptance rate.

There were 2,225 students enrolled at Waldorf University in 2024. 25% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Waldorf University has an overall enrollment yield of 19.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

953

Accepted Out of 1,238

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Waldorf University was 77% (953 admissions from 1,238 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 72.6%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 19.8%, while admissions grew by 27.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Waldorf University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

25%

Submission Percentage (2020)

Scores Submitted (2020)

25% of enrolled first-time students at Waldorf University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Waldorf University had a total enrollment of 2,225 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Waldorf University is 1,408 students and the part-time enrollment is 817. This means that 63.3% of students enrolled at Waldorf University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Waldorf University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 57.1% White, 16.2% Black or African American, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.46% Two or More Races, 1.53% Asian, 1.08% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.809% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Waldorf University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (32.3%), followed by White Female (22.6%) and Black or African American Male (10.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (32.8%), followed by White Female (22.8%) and Black or African American Male (8.04%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Waldorf University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,225 students. The full-time enrollment at Waldorf University is 1,408 and the part-time enrollment is 817. This means that 63.3% of students enrolled at Waldorf University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Waldorf University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

44%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Waldorf University was 44%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Waldorf University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Waldorf University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,270 enrolled students
Black or African American
360 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
80 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Waldorf University is 57.1% White, 16.2% Black or African American, 3.6% Hispanic or Latino, 3.46% Two or More Races, 1.53% Asian, 1.08% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.809% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 356 students (16%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 206 fewer women than men received degrees from Waldorf University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Waldorf University is white (501 degrees awarded). There were 5.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (99 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Waldorf University is Organizational Leadership (123 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (34 degrees) and Adult & Continuing Education (24 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Waldorf University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (226 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (148 degrees), and Business (303 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Waldorf University are Accountants & auditors (1,039,497 people), Other managers (881,683 people), Financial managers (551,580 people), Chief executives & legislators (440,242 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (329,721 people).

The most specialized majors at Waldorf University in 2024 are Protective Services (226 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (148 degrees), Business (303 degrees), Psychology (77 degrees), and Human Sciences (16 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Waldorf University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Actuaries, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Waldorf University are Protective Services (226 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (148 degrees), Business (303 degrees), Psychology (77 degrees), and Human Sciences (16 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Waldorf University are Elementary & secondary schools (973,746 people), Computer Systems Design (674,738 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (555,946 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (555,888 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (549,649 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Waldorf University.

Most Common (2024)

Occupational Safety & Health Technology
26 degrees awarded
Crisis/Disaster Management
20 degrees awarded
General Psychology
15 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Waldorf University was Occupational Safety & Health Technology with 26 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Waldorf University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

562

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

356

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 562 degrees were awarded to men at Waldorf University, which is 1.58 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (356).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Waldorf University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 111 degrees were awarded to men at Waldorf University in Occupational Safety & Health Technology, which is 3 times more than the 37 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 58 degrees were awarded to men at Waldorf University in General Psychology, which is 3.05 times more than the 19 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

15%

100% Completion Time

26%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 15% of students graduating from Waldorf University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 26% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 26% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
501 degrees awarded
Black or African American
99 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
26 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Waldorf University is white (501 degrees awarded). There were 5.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (99 degrees).

25.8% of degree recipients (237 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
428 degrees awarded
White Male
411 degrees awarded
White Male
399 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Waldorf University is white male (428 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (411 degrees).

Operations

In 2024, Waldorf University had a total salary expenditure of 24.7M. Waldorf University employs 23 Assistant professors, 14 Associate professors and 6 Professors. Most academics at Waldorf University are Male Assistant professor (12), Female Assistant professor (11), and Male Associate professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Waldorf University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 49 employees, Management, with 33 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 31 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$12.1M

2024 Salaries

10.7%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Waldorf University paid a median of $12.1M in salaries, which represents 48.8% of their overall expenditure ($24.7M) and a 10.7% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 10% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 1.25% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$2.58M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Waldorf University paid a total of $2.58M to 48 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Waldorf University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 49 employees, Management with 33 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 31 employees.

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