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Forest City, Iowa

Waldorf University Tuition, Fees, Net Price and Financial Aid

Review Waldorf University tuition, fees, average net price after aid, attendance cost, financial aid signals and student outcomes from the local College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived dataset.

Out-of-state tuition

$25,220

Average net price after aid

$21,683

Total attendance cost

$38,035

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Waldorf University In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026

Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.

In-state tuition

$25,220

Out-of-state tuition

$25,220

Average net price

$21,683

Attendance cost

$38,035

Waldorf University Estimated Per-Semester Cost

Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Waldorf University.

Tuition

Per semester: $12,610

Annual: $25,220

Room and board

Per semester: $4,724

Annual: $9,448

Books and supplies

Per semester: $789

Annual: $1,578

Other on-campus expenses

Per semester: $1,860

Annual: $3,720

Attendance cost

Per semester: $19,018

Annual: $38,035

Waldorf University Estimated Four-Year Cost

The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.

Four-year tuition estimate

$100,880

Four-year attendance estimate

$152,140

Four-year average net price

$86,732

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition

Waldorf University is listed as Private for-profit in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $25,220 and out-of-state tuition is $25,220. The reported in-state and out-of-state tuition values match in this dataset.

International Student and Private College Tuition Note

The local database lists Waldorf University as Private for-profit. Private colleges commonly report one tuition rate rather than separate resident and nonresident rates. In this dataset, Waldorf University reports $25,220 for out-of-state tuition and $25,220 for in-state tuition. International student billing, visa expenses, health insurance and aid eligibility should be verified directly with the school.

Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost

Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.

Room and board, on campus

$9,448

Housing and meal estimate where reported.

Room and board, off campus

$9,448

Off-campus living estimate where reported.

Books and supplies

$1,578

Academic supply estimate.

Other expenses, on campus

$3,720

Personal and miscellaneous estimate.

Total attendance cost

$38,035

Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.

Average Net Price After Aid

Based on available data, the average student at Waldorf University pays approximately $21,683 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Iowa average of $17,049 and above the national average of $17,506.

Acceptance Rate and Outcomes

Acceptance Rate

72.60%

SAT Average

Not available

ACT Range

Not available

Waldorf University Acceptance Rate Trend

The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 72.60%. This means approximately 726 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 2,103 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Current dataset

72.60%

Current trend marker with historical import pending

Earlier releases Current

Tuition and Cost Breakdown

Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Institutional accreditor where reported.

In-state tuition

$25,220

National avg: $20,567

Out-of-state tuition

$25,220

National avg: $20,567

Attendance cost

$38,035

Use with aid and net price.

Average net price

$21,683

State avg: $17,049. National avg: $17,506.

Pell grant rate

33.90%

Federal need-based grant indicator.

Federal loan rate

38.65%

Share using federal loans.

What Does Waldorf University Cost?

Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.

Tuition Room and board Books and supplies Other expenses Fees and remainder

Tuition

$25,220

Room and board

$9,448

Books and supplies

$1,578

Other expenses

$3,720

Fees and remainder

$0

Sticker price

$38,035

Average net price

$21,683

Average aid coverage

43%

$16,352 below sticker price on average

What You Pay

Based on available data, the average student at Waldorf University pays approximately $21,683 per year after grants and aid. This is above the Iowa average of $17,049 and above the national average of $17,506.

How Affordable Is Waldorf University?

Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Iowa and national averages.

Waldorf University net price

$21,683

Iowa average

$17,049

National average

$17,506

Waldorf University Tuition and Net Price Trend

The current imported dataset shows tuition at $25,220 and average net price at $21,683. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.

Current tuition

$25,220

Current net price

$21,683

Current out-of-state tuition $25,220
Current average net price $21,683

Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.

Student Outcomes

Completion Rate (150% Time)

28.97%

Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.

10-Year Earnings

$51,165

Undergraduates

2,103

10-Year Median Earnings - Waldorf University vs Peers

Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.

Allen College $71,261
National average $43,639

Waldorf University graduates earn about 1.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.

Who Attends Waldorf University?

Undergraduates

2,103

Completion rate

28.97%

Below national average; national avg: 52.02%

Pell recipients

33.90%

Below national average; national avg: 42.32%

Federal loan rate

38.65%

Below national average; national avg: 40.83%

Completion vs national average

Pell grant recipients

Federal loan usage

Financial Aid and Scholarships

About 33.90% of Waldorf University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 38.65% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.

Pell grant rate

33.90%

Federal loan rate

38.65%

Students with any loan

84.56%

Average net price

$21,683

Net Price by Income Bracket

Estimate Your Net Price at Waldorf University

Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.

Estimated net price for :

This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Waldorf University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.

Student Debt and Borrowing

Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.

Loan principal

$12,025

Median completer debt

$18,752

Median monthly payment

$199

Federal loan rate

38.65%

Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.

Net Price Calculator

Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.

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Financial Aid Application Steps

The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.

  1. 1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible

    Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.

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  2. 2. Check school-specific aid requirements

    Open Waldorf University's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.

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  3. 3. Use the net price calculator

    Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.

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  4. 4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines

    Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.

Payment Guide

Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.

  1. 1. Confirm published tuition and fees

    Review Waldorf University's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.

  2. 2. Estimate net price after aid

    Use Waldorf University's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.

  3. 3. Review financial aid and payment options

    Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

Institutional Cost Resources

These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.

Endowment

Not available

Faculty salary field

$5,619

Tuition revenue per FTE

$7,496

Instructional spend per FTE

$1,819

These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.

Accreditation

Waldorf University lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.

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Campus Location and Contact

Waldorf University is listed at 106 S Sixth St, Forest City, IA 50436-1713. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.

Address

106 S Sixth St
Forest City, IA 50436-1713

Official website

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Admissions policy

Selective admissions policy reported

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Compare Schools

Compare Waldorf University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.

Waldorf University
Accept. rate
72.60%
Tuition
$25,220
Net price
$21,683
10-yr earnings
$51,165
Drake University
Accept. rate
64.13%
Tuition
$49,944
Net price
$30,042
10-yr earnings
$71,901
Allen College
Accept. rate
Not available
Tuition
$20,444
Net price
Not available
10-yr earnings
$71,261
University of Iowa
Accept. rate
84.67%
Tuition
$32,927
Net price
$21,398
10-yr earnings
$64,762
Iowa State University
Accept. rate
89.13%
Tuition
$27,683
Net price
$18,165
10-yr earnings
$63,386

Frequently Asked Questions

How much is Waldorf University tuition?

Waldorf University out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $25,220. In-state tuition is $25,220. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.

What is Waldorf University's average net price?

Waldorf University's average net price in the local dataset is $21,683. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.

Does this page include all Waldorf University fees?

The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Waldorf University.

What is Waldorf University's acceptance rate?

Waldorf University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 72.60%.

How much is Waldorf University tuition?

Waldorf University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $25,220.

What is Waldorf University's average net price?

Waldorf University's average net price in the local dataset is $21,683.

What does Waldorf University cost for families earning under $30,000?

College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $19,354 for Waldorf University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

What is Waldorf University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?

The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $51,165 for Waldorf University.

Is Waldorf University accredited?

Waldorf University's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.

How many students attend Waldorf University?

The local dataset lists 2,103 undergraduate students at Waldorf University.

What percentage of Waldorf University students receive Pell grants?

The Pell grant rate for Waldorf University in the local dataset is 33.90%.

What is the federal loan rate at Waldorf University?

The federal loan rate for Waldorf University in the local dataset is 38.65%.

Where should I verify Waldorf University data?

Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Waldorf University or the latest official federal education data.