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Waldorf University

Forest City, Iowa 50436-1713

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Known for business

Waldorf University is a private institution in Forest City with particular strength in business and psychology.

A mid-sized campus of 2.1K undergraduates with a 22:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

29% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,165 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,683.

Established
1903
Motto
Lux et Veritas
Type
Private for-profit university
Conference
National Association of

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73%Acceptance
SAT Avg
2,103Students
22:1Student:Faculty
29%Grad Rate
$51,165Earnings 10yr
$21,683Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Waldorf University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate72.6%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

72.6%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$25,220
Room & Board$9,448
Books & Supplies$1,578
Total Cost of Attendance$38,035
Average Net Price$21,683
Median Debt at Graduation$18,752
Monthly Payment (10yr)$199

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$19,354
$30–48K$19,450
$48–75K$23,887
$75–110K$24,358
$110K+$24,590

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,683

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

61.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,025

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

12

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (42)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,103
Gender Split
38% / 62%
Women / Men
First Generation
46%
Pell Grant Recipients
34%

Race & Ethnicity

White 52%
Black 13%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate29.0%
Freshman Retention51.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,515
8 Years$49,831
10 Years$51,165

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$38,900
Men
$45,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#72

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History & Fun Facts

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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