Waldorf University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$23,800

2.99% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$21,510

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

72.6%

1,033 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,657

62.4% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

25%

35 Graduates

About

Waldorf University is a higher education institution located in Winnebago County, IA. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Waldorf University were Organizational Leadership (139 degrees awarded), Adult & Continuing Education (33 degrees), and Health Care Administration & Management (19 degrees).

In 2023, 974 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Waldorf University. 36.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 63.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (442 degrees), 4.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (92 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Waldorf University is $23,800, which is $−5,480 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Waldorf University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 804 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Waldorf University is $23,800, which is $5,480 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,510.

In 2023, 62% of undergraduate students attending Waldorf University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 39% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$23,800

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Waldorf University was $23,800. The cost of tuition at Waldorf University is $−5,480 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

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

Average Net Price

$21,510

2023 Value

15.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Waldorf University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,510. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Waldorf University grew by 15.5%.

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

$8,748

Room and Board

$1,460

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Waldorf University was of $8,748 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 8.51% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,460. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.34% 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

39%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

62% of undergraduate students at Waldorf University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 10.1% with respect to 2022, 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Waldorf University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 804 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 1,033 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 2.18% annual growth. Out of those 1,033 applicants, 750 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 72.6% acceptance rate.

There were 2,657 students enrolled at Waldorf University in 2023. 25% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Waldorf University has an overall enrollment yield of 24%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

72.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

750

Accepted Out of 1,033

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Waldorf University was 72.6% (750 admissions from 1,033 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 73.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 2.18%, while admissions declined by 3.85%.

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 2,657 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Waldorf University is 1,658 students and the part-time enrollment is 999. This means that 62.4% of students enrolled at Waldorf University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Waldorf University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 50.6% White, 12.3% Black or African American, 2.37% Two or More Races, 2.07% Hispanic or Latino, 1.35% Asian, 0.866% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.602% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Waldorf University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (29.7%), followed by White Female (20.1%) and Black or African American Male (8.77%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (34.8%), followed by White Female (18.4%) and Black or African American Male (5.67%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

62.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Waldorf University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,657 students. The full-time enrollment at Waldorf University is 1,658 and the part-time enrollment is 999. This means that 62.4% of students enrolled at Waldorf University are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% 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

52%

2023 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 52%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), 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 (2023)

White
1,344 enrolled students
Black or African American
326 enrolled students
Two or More Races
63 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Waldorf University is 50.6% White, 12.3% Black or African American, 2.37% Two or More Races, 2.07% Hispanic or Latino, 1.35% Asian, 0.866% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.602% 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 Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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, 779 students (29.3%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 262 fewer women than men received degrees from Waldorf University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Waldorf University is white (442 degrees awarded). There were 4.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (92 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Waldorf University is Organizational Leadership (139 degrees awarded), followed by Adult & Continuing Education (33 degrees) and Health Care Administration & Management (19 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (246 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (127 degrees), and Psychology (91 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 (1,057,717 people), Other managers (965,376 people), Financial managers (560,716 people), Chief executives & legislators (473,602 people), and Human resources workers (352,624 people).

The most specialized majors at Waldorf University in 2023 are Protective Services (246 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (127 degrees), Psychology (91 degrees), Business (342 degrees), and Communications (30 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 Waldorf University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Waldorf University are Protective Services (246 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (127 degrees), Psychology (91 degrees), Business (342 degrees), and Communications (30 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 Waldorf University are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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 (2023)

General Business
114 degrees awarded
Occupational Safety & Health Technology
103 degrees awarded
General Psychology
76 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Waldorf University was General Business with 114 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

618

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

356

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 618 degrees were awarded to men at Waldorf University, which is 1.74 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 2023, 106 degrees were awarded to men at Waldorf University in Organizational Leadership, which is 3.21 times more than the 33 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 60 degrees were awarded to men at Waldorf University in General Psychology, which is 1.94 times more than the 31 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 27% of students graduating from Waldorf University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 34% 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.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Waldorf University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, 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
442 degrees awarded
Black or African American
92 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Waldorf University is white (442 degrees awarded). There were 4.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (92 degrees).

35.7% of degree recipients (348 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Male
280 degrees awarded
White Female
162 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
48 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Waldorf University is white male (280 degrees awarded). There were 1.73 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (162 degrees).

Operations

Waldorf University employs 26 Assistant professors, 9 Associate professors and 7 Professors. Most academics at Waldorf University are Male Assistant professor (18), Female Assistant professor (8), and Male Associate professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Waldorf University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 48 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 36 employees, and Management with 31 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$10.9M

2023 Salaries

10%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Waldorf University paid a median of $10.9M in salaries, a 10% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.25% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 16% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.46M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Waldorf University paid a total of $2.46M to 47 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

26 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

48 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Waldorf University were Assistant professor with 26 employees, Associate professor with 9 employees, and Professor with 7 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Waldorf University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 48 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 36 employees, and Management with 31 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Waldorf University was Male Assistant professor with 18 employees, Female Assistant professor with 8 employees, and Male Associate professor with 5 employees.

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

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