Waldorf University

www.waldorf.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$22,434

2.5% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$21,483

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.59%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

72.3%

1,097 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,520

58.8% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

4.52%

9 Graduates

About

Waldorf University is a higher education institution located in Winnebago County, IA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Waldorf University were Organizational Leadership (208 degrees awarded), Adult & Continuing Education (19 degrees), and Health Care Administration & Management (15 degrees).

In 2021, 959 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Waldorf University. 37.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 62.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (275 degrees), 3.53 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (78 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Waldorf University is $22,434, which is $−6,071 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Waldorf University is $22,434, which is $−6,071 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,483.

In 2021, 62% of undergraduate students attending Waldorf University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$22,434

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Waldorf University was $22,434. The cost of tuition at Waldorf University is $−6,071 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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

Average Net Price

$21,483

2021 Value

5.59%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Waldorf University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,483. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Waldorf University grew by 5.59%.

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

$7,866

Room and Board

$1,368

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Waldorf University was of $7,866 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.26% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,368. The cost of books and supplies increased by 1.48% 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

62%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

62% of undergraduate students at Waldorf University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 10.1% with respect to 2020, when 69% 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.

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.

1.59%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Waldorf University was 1.59%, which represents 12 out of the 757 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.

Admissions

Waldorf University received 1,097 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 5.48% annual growth. Out of those 1,097 applicants, 793 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.3% acceptance rate.

There were 2,520 students enrolled at Waldorf University in 2021. 25% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Waldorf University has an overall enrollment yield of 24.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.3%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

793

Accepted Out of 1,097

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Waldorf University was 72.3% (793 admissions from 1,097 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 61.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 5.48%, while admissions grew by 24.9%..

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.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Waldorf University had a total enrollment of 2,520 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Waldorf University is 1,481 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,039. This means that 58.8% of students enrolled at Waldorf University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Waldorf University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45% White, 9.8% Black or African American, 3.13% Hispanic or Latino, 1.87% Two or More Races, 1.59% Asian, 0.794% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.516% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Waldorf University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (27.8%), followed by White Female (20.3%) and Black or African American Male (5.85%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (31%), followed by White Female (20.7%) and Black or African American Female (6.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Waldorf University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,520 students. The full-time enrollment at Waldorf University is 1,481 and the part-time enrollment is 1,039. This means that 58.8% of students enrolled at Waldorf University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

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

Retention Rate over Time

46%

2021 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 46%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), 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 (2021)

White
1,135 enrolled students
Black or African American
247 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
79 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Waldorf University is 45% White, 9.8% Black or African American, 3.13% Hispanic or Latino, 1.87% Two or More Races, 1.59% Asian, 0.794% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.516% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

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, 888 students (35.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 239 fewer women than men received degrees from Waldorf University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Waldorf University is white (275 degrees awarded). There were 3.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (78 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Waldorf University is Organizational Leadership (208 degrees awarded), followed by Adult & Continuing Education (19 degrees) and Health Care Administration & Management (15 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (242 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (83 degrees), and Business (432 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 (1,051,278 people), Other managers (778,111 people), Financial managers (483,705 people), Chief executives & legislators (388,102 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (328,988 people).

The most specialized majors at Waldorf University in 2021 are Protective Services (242 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (83 degrees), Business (432 degrees), Psychology (59 degrees), and Human Sciences (8 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

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 Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers

The most specialized majors at Waldorf University are Protective Services (242 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (83 degrees), Business (432 degrees), Psychology (59 degrees), and Human Sciences (8 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (875,335 people), Computer Systems Design (548,455 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (523,932 people), Banking & related activities (509,505 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (499,858 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 (2021)

General Business
120 degrees awarded
Organizational Behavior Studies
72 degrees awarded
Fire Services Administration
70 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Waldorf University was General Business with 120 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

599

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

360

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 599 degrees were awarded to men at Waldorf University, which is 1.66 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (360).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 142 degrees were awarded to men at Waldorf University in Organizational Leadership, which is 2.15 times more than the 66 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Waldorf University in Organizational Leadership, which is 0.465 times less than the 142 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

29%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 22% of students graduating from Waldorf University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 29% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 29% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (9.09%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Waldorf University is Male and Two or More Races (9.09% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
275 degrees awarded
Black or African American
78 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
41 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Waldorf University is white (275 degrees awarded). There were 3.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (78 degrees).

56% of degree recipients (537 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
157 degrees awarded
White Female
118 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
50 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Waldorf University is white male (157 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (118 degrees).

Operations

Waldorf University employs 24 Assistant professors, 11 Professors and 9 Associate professors. Most academics at Waldorf University are Male Assistant professor (16), Female Assistant professor (8), and Male Professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Waldorf University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 46 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 43 employees, and Management with 32 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$12M

2021 Salaries

16%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Waldorf University paid a median of $12M in salaries, a 16% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.57M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Waldorf University paid a total of $2.57M to 49 employees working as instructors, which represents 21.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

24 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

46 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Waldorf University were Assistant professor with 24 employees, Professor with 11 employees, and Associate professor with 9 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Waldorf University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 46 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 43 employees, and Management with 32 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Waldorf University was Male Assistant professor with 16 employees, Female Assistant professor with 8 employees, and Male Professor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Waldorf University.