About Waldorf University

Founded in 1903, Waldorf University. is a Private college. Located in Iowa, which is a city setting in Iowa, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,913 full time undergraduate students, and 314 full time graduate students.

The Waldorf University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 21:1. There are 49 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Waldorf University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate66%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range820-1020
ACT Range18-23

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,7% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 21 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

52% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 20% were in the top quarter, and 4% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Waldorf University.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
67%
“We know about current events and vote”
33%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
11%
“We save it for the classroom”
22%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
11%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
13%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
38%
“I feel extremely safe”
13%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
63%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
22%
“It”s not really our thing”
22%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
22%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
56%
“They keep regular office hours”
44%
“They”re always available”
67%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
11%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
22%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
22%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
22%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
44%
“We only party on weekends”
11%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
33%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
56%
“There might be people who do”
11%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
67%
“We know about current events and vote”
33%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
11%
“We save it for the classroom”
22%
“Sometimes, but not often”
56%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
11%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
13%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
38%
“I feel extremely safe”
13%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
63%
“We bought the gear”
25%
“We live for the big game”
22%
“It”s not really our thing”
22%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
22%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
56%
“They keep regular office hours”
44%
“They”re always available”
67%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
11%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
22%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
22%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
22%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
44%
“We only party on weekends”
11%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
33%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
56%
“There might be people who do”
11%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

Waldorf University REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    17 Students rated on-campus housing 3.7 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    8 Students rated off-campus housing 3.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    17 Students rated campus food 3.4 stars. 12 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    17 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    17 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 71 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    17 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    17 Students rated local services 3.4 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    17 Students rated academics 4 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of Waldorf University?

10 Students rated Waldorf University

Tyler

I believe that Waldorf University is one of the best colleges I have seen of all. The campus life seems to be very vibrant with life. Yet the best part of this campus is friendliness of all the staff and student body. So It would be a dream of mine to attend such a wonderful University.

Katelynn

Waldorf is a great college, it can be tough sometimes due to how small the city is. But there is Mason City which is about a half hour drive and has all the essential shopping, food, and activities you want to do. Forest City does have good restaurants to eat at as well as a couple of places to do fun activities. If you attend it is helpful to be involved in sports or a club. Joining clubs are easy and can be a fun experience. The professors are awesome, as well as the small class size. The class size if small but its more beneficial to your learning experience, it also always you to make more personal bonds with your professor (which can benefit your grade lol) and help make connections to your career path you've chosen.

Marlene

Waldorf College so far is good. Class room sizes are pretty small but it is beneficial due to the fact students can have one on on sessions together. Staff members and other students are friendly and provide help whenever it is needed. Student life can improve more.

Jacobi

Waldorf has a very friendly, open environment. There’s a hreat sense of community that’s hard to achieve in larger universities. The professors are nice and willing to take the time to help individuals. The dorms are the below par, and the town is small with few things to do, but overall the positives outway the negatives and Waldorf is an amazing place to earn a higher education.

Waldorf University FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Waldorf University?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Waldorf University is 66%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Focus on academics and sports even more. Any schools education is worth it; make the best of it.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    its a small school and a small group of people.

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  4. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Not much. We just became a 4 year college and now we are know for how bad our football team is. I would also say that we are well known for great job placement after college. The staff have great conections and the internship requirements really help.

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  5. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    The theatre program is something that i am very involved in and it is constanstanly growing and imporoving makeing it a great bragging point.

    Read all  3 answers
  6. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    One of the unique things about Waldorf is that it is small enough to allow you to create close relationships with all of the professors and your fellow classmates. Another thing that is unique about it is that it is located in a small town, so the college is closely connected with the town and that allows you, as a student, to have many opportunities to work in the community and be involved.

    Read all  2 answers
  7. What's unique about your campus?

    Hands on practice and attenition from the teaching staff.

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  8. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    cost to much for to little outcome.

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  9. What kind of person should attend this school?

    There are MANY different types of students here, and almost anyone would fit in.

    Read all  2 answers
  10. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    If you're not serious about college and getting your work done, you should not be attending this or any other school. You need to be ready for the transition to college life and taking on your own responsibilities. Also, if you are not interested in attending school in a small town, this college is not for you.

    Read all  2 answers
  11. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    huge workloads can make students depressed but the best thing to do is ask questions and get academic help if needed

    Read all  2 answers
  12. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are respectful towards the teachers and others.

    Read all  1 answers

Student Body

Students

36%

female

64%

male

1,913

Total Undergrad Enrollment

314

Total Grad Students

76%

Out-Of-State

16%

In-State

8%

International

Organizations

30

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

66%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
16%
% Hispanic/Latino
8%
% White or Caucasian
63%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

99% of students attending Waldorf University receive some sort of financial aid. 55% were awarded federal grants. While 76% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$21,260

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,254

Books and Supplies

$7,246

Room and Board

29,760

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$16,140
$30 - $48K
$15,903
$48 - $75K
$17,322
$75 - $110K
$17,411
$110K & UP
$18,452

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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