Waldorf University
Forest City, IA · Rural · 1,827 students
Religious
4
YearPrivate Non-profit
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Forest City, IA, 50436-1713 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
114 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$39,675
Avg net price
$19,693
Room & board
$9,920
Tuition
$25,978
Books & supplies
$1,286/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$16,448
$30–48k
$18,378
$48–75k
$23,045
$75–110k
$21,244
$110k+
$23,667
Admissions
Admit rate
77%
Test policy
Not required
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
24%
1st-yr retention
44%
Transfer-out rate
5%
Consumer completion
41%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
45%
Transferred
9%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
45%
Median earnings (6yr)
$50,515
Median earnings (10yr)
$51,165
Median debt
$18,752
Monthly loan payment
$199
Debt range (25th–75th)
$4,750–$20,428
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,000
Student Body
Men 63%Women 37%
22
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
36%
First-generation
46%
Median family income
$40,142
Independent students
67%
Avg age at entry
29.0
Part-time students
31%
Race & ethnicity
White
57%
Hispanic
4%
Black
16%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
AI/AN
1%
NH/PI
1%
Unknown
15%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$50,515
10 years after entry
$51,165
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Institutional
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Full-time faculty
37%
Avg faculty salary
$5,766/mo
Instructional spend/student
$3,138
Federal loan rate
39%
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