The main campus of Waldorf College is in Forest City, Iowa (a self-contained town). The school is a Evangelical Lutheran Church institution. Waldorf College is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
Waldorf College students most commonly major in a field related to music, media, and family and social work.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. Students attending Waldorf College come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. Waldorf College offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, the school had 647 enrolled students.
Many students are part-timers. Many students at the school live in campus housing. Waldorf College makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at the school belong to the Midwest Classic Conference and Other for major sports. Waldorf College takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Waldorf College seeks to be a lively community of learning and faith. The College's mission is to educate the whole person in the spirit of Jesus Christ, enabling the individual to experience fulfillment through a life of service."
More complete details are provided below.
Waldorf College
106 S Sixth St
Forest City, IA 50436-1713
General Phone: (641) 585-2450
Admissions Phone: (641) 585-8112
Financial Aid Phone: (641) 585-8120
http://www.waldorf.edu
Waldorf College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 24 | liberal arts and sciences, humanities, history, creative writing, English |
| Business And Management | 19 | business |
| Education And Teaching | 13 | elementary school teaching, education courses, secondary teaching |
| Media | 13 | communication studies |
| Family And Social Work | 6 | food and nutrition |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Waldorf College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 62 | 13 |
| Associate's degree | 17 | 1 |
In 2005, Waldorf College had a total enrollment of 647 students (599 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 69% |
| Part-Time | 31% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Iowa | 48% |
| Minnesota | 31% |
| Wisconsin | 10% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 14 % |
Waldorf College offers campus housing for 521 of its 599 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Forest City, Iowa for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 646 | 377 | 58% | 259 | 69% |
| Men | 384 | 211 | 55% | 137 | 65% |
| Women | 262 | 166 | 63% | 122 | 73% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 88% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (641) 585-8112
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,985 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,985 |
| Room and board | $ 4,620 |
| Books and supplies | $ 830 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,530 |
Financial Aid:
Waldorf College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 189500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (641) 585-8120
Waldorf College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 7 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 4 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $48,055 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $48,097 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $49,458 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $43,201 | 8 | $42,376 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $35,978 | 5 | $32,959 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $42,617 | 15 | $38,531 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Other |
| Basketball | Midwest Classic Conference |
| Baseball | Midwest Classic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 76 | 19 | 95 |
| Football | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Baseball | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| Basketball | 5 | 7 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 24 | 12 | 36 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Waldorf College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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