Waldorf University
About
Located in the welcoming community of Forest City, Iowa, Waldorf University is a private liberal arts institution best known for its supportive, relationship-driven academic environment and strong professional programs in business, communications, and education. The campus culture is remarkably vibrant and inclusive, defined by an active student body where nearly every residential student participates in NAIA varsity athletics or acclaimed fine arts groups like the Waldorf Choir. What truly sets the university apart is its commitment to hands-on learning, which grants undergraduate students immediate, real-world experience through student-run media outlets and local internships. This combination of exceptionally small class sizes, personalized faculty mentorship, and high co-curricular involvement ensures that Waldorf students are uniquely prepared for both professional success and active citizenship.
Wikipedia:Waldorf University is a private non-profit university in Forest City, Iowa. It was founded in 1903 and associated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and its predecessors. In 2010, it was sold to Columbia Southern University and became a for-profit institution; twelve years later, on December 1, 2022, ownership was transferred to the Waldorf Lutheran College Foundation.
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