Manageable graduate debt
Median federal debt at graduation runs below the typical.
This school$18.8k
National avg$26k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Waldorf University
Forest City, IA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$25,220
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,220
Avg On-Campus Living
$9,448
Avg Off-Campus Living
$9,448
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$34,668
Net price (after aid)$21,683
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$19,354
$30k – $48k$19,450
$48k – $75k$23,887
$75k – $110k$24,358
$110k+$24,590
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$51,165
Median debt at graduation$18,752
Est. monthly loan payment$199
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.7×Graduates earn about 2.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants34%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans39%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
29%
Freshman Retention
52%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
On-CampusHybrid
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$25.2k
Net price
$21.7k
Pell
34%
Median debt
$18.8k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$51.2k
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
CommunicationsEducationEngineeringHealth SciencesArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (28)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Education
Elementary EducationSecondary Education
Engineering
Chemical EngineeringCivil EngineeringElectrical Engineering
Health Sciences
Health InformaticsPhysical TherapyPre-MedPharmacy
Arts & Humanities
English Literature
Admissions
Acceptance rate
73%
SAT range
909 - 1133
ACT range
15 - 24
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Waldorf University located?
- Waldorf University is located in Forest City, IA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Waldorf University?
- Waldorf University is a private university based in IA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Waldorf University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Waldorf University is approximately 73%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Waldorf University?
- Waldorf University's published in-state tuition is approximately $25,220 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Waldorf University?
- Waldorf University reports total enrollment of approximately 2,564 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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