by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current tuition and fees for Walden University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Walden University were $12,762 per year for undergraduates. There is no in-state discount at this school.
Required fees account for were $522; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $12,240 |
| Fees | $522 |
| Total | $12,762 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that decrease the cost of attending. These costs are the full sticker price.
What does Walden University charge if you go part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
For some context, here is how Walden University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In MN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Walden University is comparatively affordable.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Visit the Walden University Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at Walden University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,700 |
| Two Years Ago | $11,988 |
| One Year Ago | $11,988 |
| Most Recent Year | $12,240 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Walden University has shifted across recent years.
Most recently, tuition rose 2.1%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $13,030 the year ahead.
Tuition generally rises year after year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 1.57%, so a year from now students could pay around $12,962.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $12,962 |
| In 2 Years | $13,165 |
| In 3 Years | $13,372 |
| In 4 Years | $13,582 |
| In 5 Years | $13,795 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $53,081.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Walden University, see the Walden University Financial Aid page.
