Walden University

www.waldenu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,064

0.74% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$18,772

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.12%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

46,455

40.4% Full-Time

About

Walden University is a higher education institution located in Hennepin County, MN. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Walden University were Registered Nursing (4,104 degrees awarded), Social Work (856 degrees), and General Education (850 degrees).

In 2021, 12,768 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Walden University. 80.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 19.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,264 degrees), 1.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4,384 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Walden University is $10,064, which is $−18,928 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Walden University is $10,064, which is $−18,928 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,772.

In 2021, 88% of undergraduate students attending Walden University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,064

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Walden University was $10,064. The cost of tuition at Walden University is $−18,928 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Walden University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,772

2021 Value

In 2021 Walden University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,772. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Walden University grew by 0%.

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Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,839

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Walden University was of $9,839 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 7.9% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Walden University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

61%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Walden University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 100% with respect to 2020, when 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Walden University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.12%

2019 Default Rate

238

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Walden University was 1.12%, which represents 238 out of the 21159 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Walden University had a total enrollment of 46,455 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Walden University is 18,782 students and the part-time enrollment is 27,673. This means that 40.4% of students enrolled at Walden University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Walden University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.3% Black or African American, 37.7% White, 7.71% Hispanic or Latino, 3.73% Asian, 1.71% Two or More Races, 0.405% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.164% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Walden University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.8%), followed by Black or African American Female (23.2%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.22%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (31.7%) and Black or African American Male (6.97%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

40.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Walden University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46,455 students. The full-time enrollment at Walden University is 18,782 and the part-time enrollment is 27,673. This means that 40.4% of students enrolled at Walden University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Walden University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

25%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Walden University was 25%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Walden University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Walden University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
17,788 enrolled students
White
17,508 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
3,581 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Walden University is 38.3% Black or African American, 37.7% White, 7.71% Hispanic or Latino, 3.73% Asian, 1.71% Two or More Races, 0.405% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.164% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4,031 students (8.68%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 7,816 more women than men received degrees from Walden University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Walden University is white (5,264 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4384 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Walden University is Registered Nursing (4,104 degrees awarded), followed by Social Work (856 degrees) and General Education (850 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Walden University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (1,643 degrees awarded), Health (6,458 degrees), and EDUCATION. (1,924 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Walden University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,757,540 people), Registered nurses (1,436,814 people), Secondary school teachers (436,601 people), Education administrators (318,965 people), and Social workers, all other (302,435 people).

The most specialized majors at Walden University in 2021 are Public Administration and Social Service (1,643 degrees awarded), Health (6,458 degrees), EDUCATION. (1,924 degrees), Psychology (1,039 degrees), and Protective Services (269 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Walden University are Surgeons, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Walden University are Public Administration and Social Service (1,643 degrees awarded), Health (6,458 degrees), EDUCATION. (1,924 degrees), Psychology (1,039 degrees), and Protective Services (269 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Walden University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,220,314 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,764,655 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (502,556 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (452,572 people), and Outpatient care centers (442,878 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Walden University.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
4,104 degree-majors awarded
Social Work
856 degree-majors awarded
General Education
850 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Walden University was Registered Nursing with 4,104 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Walden University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,476

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

10,292

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 2,476 degrees were awarded to men at Walden University, which is 0.241 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (10,292).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Walden University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 644 degrees were awarded to men at Walden University in Registered Nursing, which is 0.148 times less than the 4360 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 4360 degrees were awarded to men at Walden University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.77 times more than the 644 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

33%

100% Completion Time

33%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 33% of students graduating from Walden University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 33% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 33% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2019 at Walden University is Female and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
5,264 degrees awarded
Black or African American
4,384 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
737 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Walden University is white (5,264 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4384 degrees).

10.8% of degree recipients (1,381 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
4,391 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
3,527 degrees awarded
White Male
873 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Walden University is white female (4,391 degrees awarded). There were 1.24 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (3527 degrees).

Operations

Walden University employs 251 No academic ranks. Most academics at Walden University are Female No academic rank (185), and Male No academic rank (66).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Walden University are: Management, with 499 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 309 employees, and Sales and related with 254 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$233M

2021 Salaries

52.9%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Walden University paid a median of $233M in salaries, a 52.9% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$21.7M

Instructional Salaries

251

Number of Employees

In 2021, Walden University paid a total of $21.7M to 251 employees working as instructors, which represents 9.29% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

251 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

499 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Walden University was No academic rank with 251 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Walden University were Management with 499 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 309 employees, and Sales and related with 254 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Walden University was Female No academic rank with 185 employees, and Male No academic rank with 66 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Walden University.