Walden University

www.waldenu.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,313

2.26% growth from 2022

2020 Default Rate

0.0142%

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

44,223

29.2% Full-Time

About

Walden University is a higher education institution located in Hennepin County, MN. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Walden University were Registered Nursing (4,083 degrees awarded), Social Work (1,060 degrees), and Mental Health Counseling (775 degrees).

In 2023, 12,291 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Walden University. 81.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 18.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (4,791 degrees), 1.07 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4,480 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Walden University is $10,313, which is $−20,690 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Walden University was 0.0142%, corresponding to 3 out of the 21,144 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Walden University is $10,313, which is $20,691 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2023, 90% of undergraduate students attending Walden University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,313

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Walden University was $10,313. The cost of tuition at Walden University is $−20,691 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

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

Average Net Price

100%

1 Year Growth

This chart compares the average net price of Walden 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

$10,818

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Walden University was of $10,818 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 9.95% between 2022 and 2023.

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.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

90%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

66%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

90% of undergraduate students at Walden University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 3.45% with respect to 2022, when 87% 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.

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.

0.0142%

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Walden University was 0.0142%, which represents 3 out of the 21144 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.

Enrollment

Walden University had a total enrollment of 44,223 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Walden University is 12,926 students and the part-time enrollment is 31,297. This means that 29.2% of students enrolled at Walden University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Walden University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.4% Black or African American, 36.4% White, 9.18% Hispanic or Latino, 3.68% Asian, 2.08% Two or More Races, 0.296% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.111% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Walden University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (25.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.54%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (32.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.77%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

29.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Walden University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44,223 students. The full-time enrollment at Walden University is 12,926 and the part-time enrollment is 31,297. This means that 29.2% of students enrolled at Walden University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

Black or African American
17,848 enrolled students
White
16,078 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
4,061 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Walden University is 40.4% Black or African American, 36.4% White, 9.18% Hispanic or Latino, 3.68% Asian, 2.08% Two or More Races, 0.296% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.111% 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 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% 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, 2,822 students (6.38%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 7,811 more women than men received degrees from Walden University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Walden University is white (4,791 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4,480 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Walden University is Registered Nursing (4,083 degrees awarded), followed by Social Work (1,060 degrees) and Mental Health Counseling (775 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (1,765 degrees awarded), Health (6,382 degrees), and Education (1,777 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 (1,758,976 people), Registered nurses (1,638,143 people), Accountants & auditors (1,076,785 people), Other managers (940,561 people), and Secondary school teachers (584,698 people).

The most specialized majors at Walden University in 2023 are Public Administration and Social Service (1,765 degrees awarded), Health (6,382 degrees), Education (1,777 degrees), Psychology (926 degrees), and Business (1,115 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Walden University are Public Administration and Social Service (1,765 degrees awarded), Health (6,382 degrees), Education (1,777 degrees), Psychology (926 degrees), and Business (1,115 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (3,634,036 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,072,353 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (803,021 people), Computer Systems Design (604,587 people), and Outpatient care centers (551,082 people).

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 (2023)

Registered Nursing
4,083 degrees awarded
Social Work
1,060 degrees awarded
Mental Health Counseling
775 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Walden University was Registered Nursing with 4,083 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,240

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

10,051

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 2,240 degrees were awarded to men at Walden University, which is 0.223 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (10,051).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 717 degrees were awarded to men at Walden University in Registered Nursing, which is 0.187 times less than the 3,831 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 3,831 degrees were awarded to men at Walden University in Registered Nursing, which is 5.34 times more than the 717 male recipients with that same degree.

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%.

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

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (0%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Walden University is Male and White (0% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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 (2023)

White
4,791 degrees awarded
Black or African American
4,480 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
928 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Walden University is white (4,791 degrees awarded). There were 1.07 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4,480 degrees).

8.62% of degree recipients (1,060 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
4,060 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
3,669 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
811 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Walden University is white female (4,060 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (3,669 degrees).

Operations

Walden University employs 242 No academic ranks. Most academics at Walden University are Female No academic rank (183), and Male No academic rank (59).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Walden University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 782 employees, Management, with 45 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 31 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$204M

2023 Salaries

4.14%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Walden University paid a median of $204M in salaries, a 4.14% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 16.1% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 52.9% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$21.9M

Instructional Salaries

242

Number of Employees

In 2023, Walden University paid a total of $21.9M to 242 employees working as instructors, which represents 10.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

242 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

782 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Walden University was No academic rank with 242 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Walden University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 782 employees, Management with 45 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Walden University was Female No academic rank with 183 employees, and Male No academic rank with 59 employees.

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

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