Waldorf University

Forest City, IA

Waldorf University

Forest City, IA

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Tuition & Fees

$28,940

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

62%

male

38%

female

22

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

72%

acceptance rate

Accepted 750
Declined 283
Total Received 1,033
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Enrollment

2,196

undergraduate students

461

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1903, Waldorf University is a private four-year liberal arts university that is known for its programs in Business, Education, and Nursing. It is located on a 51-acre campus in Forest City, Iowa.

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Public/private Proprietary
Campus enrollment 2,657
Established in 1903
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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51-acre campus in Forest City (population: 4,091), 40 miles from Mason City and 120 miles from both Des Moines and Minneapolis. Major airports serve Des Moines and Minneapolis; smaller airport and bus serve Mason City. School operates transportation to airports, area clinics, bus stations, school excursions, and shopping districts.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Waldorf University
106 South Sixth Street
Forest City, IA
50436

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
66%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
93%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
4%
Top 1/4
18%
Top 1/2
47%
Bottom 1/2
53%
Bottom 1/4
22%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Other application fee (waived if filed before January 1)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

72%

acceptance rate

Accepted 750
Declined 283
Total Received 1,033

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

95%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

96%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$10,037

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $25,220
Housing & Food $9,448
Additional fees $3,720
Books & supplies $1,578
Total $39,966
Average Financial Aid - $10,037
Total with Avg. Aid $29,929
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 292-1903
F: 641 585-8194
finaid@waldorf.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Bowling yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, billiards, bowling, broomball, canoeing, dodgeball, flag football, foosball, Frisbee, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, tennis, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, North Star Athletic Association

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Business/Corporate Communications, General yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies yes yes
Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management yes yes
Critical Infrastructure Protection yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Fire Services Administration yes yes
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes yes yes
History, General yes
Homeland Security yes yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General yes
Humanities/Humanistic Studies yes
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Nursing Practice yes
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician yes yes
Organizational Behavior Studies yes yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Psychology, General yes yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes yes
Teacher Assistant/Aide yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Fire Science
  2. Business Administration
  3. Education

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

2,657

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

83%

2,196
students

Female
38%
845

Male
62%
1,351

17%

461
students

Female
38%
173

Male
62%
288

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

68%

1,500
students

Female
41%
610

Male
59%
890

32%

696
students

Female
34%
235

Male
66%
461

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
12%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Hispanic/Latino
50%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
29%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

285

Transfer applicants enrolled

13%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
High school transcript Required of All
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Not reported

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

92

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens
Countries most often represented Brazil
Canada
Germany
Nepal
Turkmenistan
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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