Walden University

https://www.waldenu.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $10,542
    2.22% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $34,282
    After Financial Aid
    2022 Default Rate
    0.00481%
    on Student Loans
    2024 Enrolled Students
    49,441
    32.5% Full-Time

    About

    Walden University is a higher education institution located in Hennepin County, MN. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Walden University were Registered Nursing (3,695 degrees awarded), Social Work (1,197 degrees), and Mental Health Counseling (880 degrees).

    In 2024, 12,820 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Walden University. 83.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 16.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,918 degrees), 1.01 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4,892 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Walden University is $10,542, which is $−21,378 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

    In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Walden University was 0.00481%, corresponding to 1 out of the 20,803 total borrowers.

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Walden University is $10,542, which is $21,378 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $34,282.

    In 2024, 85% of undergraduate students attending Walden University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $10,542
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Walden University was $10,542. The cost of tuition at Walden University is $−21,378 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,920).

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    Average Net Price

    $34,282
    2024 Value

    In 2024 Walden University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $34,282.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $17,496
    Room and Board
    $900
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Walden University was of $17,496 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 61.7% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    85%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    69%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    85% of undergraduate students at Walden University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 5.56% with respect to 2023, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

    This chart compares the average award discount at Walden 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.

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    Student Loan Default Rate

    Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.
    0.00481%
    2022 Default Rate
    1
    Number of Defaults

    In 2022 the default rate for borrower's at Walden University was 0.00481%, which represents 1 out of the 20803 total borrowers.

    A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

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    Enrollment

    Walden University had a total enrollment of 49,441 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Walden University is 16,057 students and the part-time enrollment is 33,384. This means that 32.5% of students enrolled at Walden University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Walden University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.7% Black or African American, 34.9% White, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.07% Asian, 2.33% Two or More Races, 0.281% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0667% American Indian or Alaska Native.

    Students enrolled at Walden University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (39%), followed by Black or African American Female (27.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (33.1%), followed by White Female (33%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.76%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    32.5%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Walden University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49,441 students. The full-time enrollment at Walden University is 16,057 and the part-time enrollment is 33,384. This means that 32.5% of students enrolled at Walden University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.3% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. Black or African American
      20,632 enrolled students
    2. White
      17,263 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      5,033 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Walden University is 41.7% Black or African American, 34.9% White, 10.2% Hispanic or Latino, 4.07% Asian, 2.33% Two or More Races, 0.281% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0667% 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 Doctoral Universities is 46.2% White, 16.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 10.4% 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, 2,888 students (5.84%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 8,482 more women than men received degrees from Walden University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Walden University is white (4,918 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4,892 degrees).

    The most common Masters Degree concentration at Walden University is Registered Nursing (3,695 degrees awarded), followed by Social Work (1,197 degrees) and Mental Health Counseling (880 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Walden University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (2,091 degrees awarded), Health (6,466 degrees), and Education (1,811 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Elementary & middle school teachers
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Walden University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,640,211 people), Registered nurses (1,608,400 people), Secondary school teachers (511,393 people), Education administrators (329,684 people), and Other managers (322,117 people).

    The most specialized majors at Walden University in 2024 are Public Administration and Social Service (2,091 degrees awarded), Health (6,466 degrees), Education (1,811 degrees), Psychology (974 degrees), and Protective Services (220 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Walden University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, and Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists

    The most specialized majors at Walden University are Public Administration and Social Service (2,091 degrees awarded), Health (6,466 degrees), Education (1,811 degrees), Psychology (974 degrees), and Protective Services (220 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    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 Walden University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,316,862 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,945,883 people), Outpatient care centers (553,740 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (546,179 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (467,471 people).

    The most specialized majors at Walden University are Public Administration and Social Service (2,091 degrees awarded), Health (6,466 degrees), Education (1,811 degrees), Psychology (974 degrees), and Protective Services (220 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Walden University.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Registered Nursing
      437 degrees awarded
    2. Social Work
      208 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      190 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Walden University was Registered Nursing with 437 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    2,169
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    10,651
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 2,169 degrees were awarded to men at Walden University, which is 0.204 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (10,651).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 592 degrees were awarded to men at Walden University in Registered Nursing, which is 0.167 times less than the 3,540 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 3,540 degrees were awarded to men at Walden University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.98 times more than the 592 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    33%
    100% Completion Time
    33%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2021, 33% of students graduating from Walden University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% within 200%.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      4,918 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      4,892 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      1,064 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Walden University is white (4,918 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4,892 degrees).

    7.17% of degree recipients (919 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      5,021 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      4,947 degrees awarded
    3. White Female
      4,876 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Walden University is white female (5,021 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (4,947 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Walden University had a total salary expenditure of 477M. Walden University employs 281 No academic ranks. Most academics at Walden University are Female No academic rank (213), and Male No academic rank (68).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Walden University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 861 employees, Management, with 52 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 30 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $229M
    2024 Salaries
    12.3%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Walden University paid a median of $229M in salaries, which represents 48% of their overall expenditure ($477M) and a 12.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.14% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 16.1% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $25M
    Instructional Salaries
    281
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Walden University paid a total of $25M to 281 employees working as instructors, which represents 10.9% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $4.1M (2.29%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Walden University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 861 employees, Management with 52 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 30 employees.

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