Waldorf University
Forest City, Iowa 50436-1713
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
Waldorf University is a private institution in Forest City with particular strength in business and psychology.
A mid-sized campus of 2.1K undergraduates with a 22:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
29% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,165 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,683.
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Varsity Sports — Warriors
History & Fun Facts
- •Since 1920, Waldorf's curriculum has evolved to reflect a liberal arts emphasis.
- •In the spring of 1994, Waldorf College was accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
- •In January 2010, the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America sold the college to a subsidiary of Columbia Southern University and it became a for-profit institution.
- •Waldorf College became Waldorf University in March 2016.
- •In 2022, the ownership of the college was transferred to the Waldorf Lutheran College Foundation and the university began the process of returning to nonprofit status.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
61.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.1%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,025
Programs (42)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
52%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
12
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from IA state average