Waldorf University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 5451 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 1520 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 1435 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 25 of 1 | In Forest City |
| # 5080 of 6,403 | For Philosophy |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
77%
Average SAT
995
Average ACT
20
Avg. cost to attend
$19,766 /y
Aid receiving
95%
Undergraduates
1,834
Graduates
391
Male:Female Ratio
61:39
Type
Privatefor-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Waldorf University has an acceptance rate of 77% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77% | 77% | 77% |
| Applicants | 1,238 | 774 | 464 |
| Admissions | 953 | 585 | 368 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 189 | 126 | 63 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 57% |
|---|---|
| â– Asian | 2% |
| â– Hispanic | 4% |
| â– Black or African American | 16% |
| â– Two or more races | 3% |
| â– Unknown | 16% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Waldorf University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Waldorf University majors
Waldorf University has granted 130 associate degrees across 15 programs, 588 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs, and 196 master's across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Waldorf University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Safety and Health Technology & Technician | 26 | 118 | - |
| Organizational Leadership | - | - | 123 |
| Business & Commerce, General | - | 86 | - |
| Psychology, General | 15 | 62 | - |
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 20 | 51 | - |
| Fire Services Administration | 13 | 51 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 7 | 1 | 34 |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 13 | 20 | 9 |
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | - | 41 | - |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | - | 39 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 4 | 28 | - |
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | - | - | 24 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 3 | 15 | - |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | - | 17 | - |
| Homeland Security | 2 | 15 | - |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General | - | 16 | - |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | 9 | - |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 10 | - | - |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 8 | - | - |
| Educational & Instructional Technology | - | - | 6 |
| History, General | - | 6 | - |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | - | 5 | - |
| Business & Corporate Communications, General | 3 | - | - |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | - | 3 | - |
| Creative Writing | - | 2 | - |
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 2 | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | - | - |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | - | 1 | - |
| Music, General | - | 1 | - |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | - | 1 | - |
| Grand Total | 130 | 588 | 196 |
Publications & Citations
Waldorf University has published 298 scientific papers with 5,731 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Political Science, Computer Science, Biology, Law, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
195
/ 4,048
|
|---|---|
| Medicine |
113
/ 4,918
|
| Political Science |
112
/ 1,387
|
| Computer Science |
104
/ 2,432
|
| Biology |
101
/ 3,064
|
| Law |
101
/ 1,338
|
| Philosophy |
99
/ 2,818
|
| Psychology |
89
/ 3,762
|
| Sociology |
77
/ 967
|
| Environmental Science |
74
/ 1,007
|
| Engineering |
62
/ 1,789
|
| Physics |
55
/ 1,416
|
| Art & Design |
54
/ 1,530
|
| Chemistry |
51
/ 721
|
| History |
48
/ 526
|
| Mathematics |
45
/ 2,096
|
| Geography and Cartography |
43
/ 653
|
| Psychiatry |
40
/ 2,439
|
| Genetics |
39
/ 492
|
| Biochemistry |
38
/ 623
|
| Geology |
38
/ 766
|
| Library and Information science |
37
/ 6
|
| Pathology |
37
/ 2,002
|
| Business |
35
/ 1,218
|
| Surgery |
35
/ 705
|
| Paleontology |
32
/ 740
|
| Ecology |
29
/ 467
|
| Linguistics |
29
/ 226
|
| Statistics |
28
/ 1,595
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
26
/ 201
|
| Archaeology |
25
/ 510
|
| Social Psychology |
24
/ 1,630
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
23
/ 256
|
| Economics |
23
/ 611
|
| Immunology |
23
/ 638
|
| Education |
22
/ 275
|
| Neuroscience |
21
/ 1,630
|
| Cardiology |
21
/ 1,782
|
| Radiology |
20
/ 546
|
| Anthropology |
20
/ 137
|
Annual publication & citation counts
4 Notable alumni
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1987-. (aged 39)
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2. Josh Neer
1983-. (aged 43)
mixed martial arts fighter
Thai boxer
Joshua Martin Neer is an American bare-knuckle boxer and former mixed martial artist. A professional competitor since 2003, he has competed for the UFC, Bellator, the Quad Cities Silverbacks of the IFL, and Shark Fights. Neer is the former Shark Fights Interim Welterweight Champion.
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3. Greg Davids
1958-. (aged 68)
politician
Gregory Michael Davids is an American politician serving in the Minnesota House of Representatives since 2009, and from 1991 to 2006. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, Davids represents District 26B in southeastern Minnesota, which includes the cities of La Crescent and Spring Valley, and parts of Fillmore, Houston, and Mower Counties.
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4. Bob Backlund
1949-. (aged 77)
actor
amateur wrestler
professional wrestler
Robert Louis Backlund is an American retired amateur and professional wrestler. He is best known for his appearances in the World Wide Wrestling Federation/World Wrestling Federation from 1976 to 1984 and in the 1990s, where he held the WWWF/WWF Championship on two occasions. His 2,135-day reign is recognized as the second longest in the championship's history. Backlund was inducted into...
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General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
WU
Founded
1903
Motto
Lux et VeritasLight and Truth
Colors
purple, gold
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
260
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Address
106 S Sixth St Forest City, Iowa, 50436-1713 United States
City Population
4,000
Phone
6415852450
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