At a glance
Average net price
$19,693
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
21.1%
Admission rate
77%
Undergrad size
1,827
In-state tuition
$25,978
Out-of-state tuition
$25,978
Cost of attendance
$39,675
Median earnings (10y)
$51,165
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 44.1%
- Locale
- Rural
Programs breakdown
15 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (34%), stem (21%), business (20%).
- STEM21%
- Health5%
- Business20%
- Humanities & arts4%
- Social sciences16%
- Trades & services34%
- ~572 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Engineering tech20.5%~375 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Business20.2%~369 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Psychology10.7%~195 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~83 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education3.5%~63 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~45 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~41 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication1.7%~30 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History0.8%~15 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~13 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English0.3%~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.3%~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
27 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 322 | $58,706 | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Bachelor's | 217 | $44,915 | $27,000 |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 211 | $65,975 | $23,047 |
| Homeland Security. | Bachelor's | 178 | $54,510 | $23,437 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 142 | $31,432 | $29,136 |
| Fire Protection. | Bachelor's | 108 | $74,071 | $21,783 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 98 | $58,151 | $32,111 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 71 | $50,817 | $27,000 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Bachelor's | 66 | $52,459 | $27,086 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 54 | $30,024 | — |
| Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians. | Associate's | 54 | — | $24,898 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 49 | — | — |
| Fire Protection. | Associate's | 43 | $67,267 | $12,609 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 36 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 31 | — | $25,259 |
| Homeland Security. | Associate's | 31 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 25 | — | $22,100 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 23 | $41,470 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | — |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Associate's | 18 | — | — |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Associate's | 9 | — | — |
| Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Associate's | 6 | — | — |
| Business/Corporate Communications. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Waldorf University
Waldorf University is a mid-sized institution located in Forest City, Iowa, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,827 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Homeland security & law enforcement, Engineering tech, Business.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Waldorf University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $19,693 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $25,978 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $39,675 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 21.1%, a below-average completion outcome. 44.1% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $51,165 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Waldorf University confers degrees and certificates across 15 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Homeland security & law enforcement, Engineering tech, Business. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (34% of credentials), stem (21% of credentials), business (20% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Waldorf University accepts 77% of applicants, making it moderately selective.
Location & campus
Set in Forest City, Iowa (rural), Waldorf University draws students from across Iowa and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Waldorf University
Q.How much does Waldorf University cost?
The average net price at Waldorf University is $19,693 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $39,675.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Waldorf University?
Waldorf University has a 6-year graduation rate of 21.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Waldorf University?
Waldorf University admits 77% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Waldorf University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Waldorf University graduate earns $51,165 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Waldorf University?
Published tuition is $25,978 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Waldorf University located?
Waldorf University is located in Forest City, Iowa (ZIP 50436).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Waldorf University at their official website.