- Acceptance rate: 77% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $21,510 a year (2022–23)
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Waldorf University reported an acceptance rate of 77% for fall 2024.
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Waldorf University GPA requirements
Waldorf University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Waldorf University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Waldorf University acceptance rate
Waldorf University admitted 953 of 1,238 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 77%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Waldorf University (formerly Waldorf College) is a private for-profit 4-year university in Forest City, Iowa, with 1,834 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Waldorf University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Waldorf University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Waldorf University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,510 a year at Waldorf University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Waldorf University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Waldorf University admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Waldorf University?
A lot: Waldorf University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program and essay or personal statement if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is Waldorf University's acceptance rate?
Waldorf University's acceptance rate was 77% for fall 2024: it admitted 953 of 1,238 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Waldorf University?
Waldorf University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Waldorf University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Waldorf University admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Is Waldorf University test optional?
Check Waldorf University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Waldorf University was test blind: it didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How much does Waldorf University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,510 a year at Waldorf University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Waldorf University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Waldorf University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Do you need to write an essay to apply to Waldorf University?
No, but it considers one. Waldorf University doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Waldorf University look at legacy status?
No. Waldorf University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Sources
- College Navigator: Waldorf UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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