by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Walden University degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Walden University measures up.
Walden University is ranked #2,100 out of 3,452 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 10% for value). Within Minnesota, it ranks #52 of 74 for value.
Read the full Walden University value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Walden University is ranked #52 out of #74 for Minnesota value.
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Walden University is ranked #2,100 out of 3,452 for value nationwide.
Compared to its peers, Walden University is underpriced for the quality of education it provides, earning it a great value recognition.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Walden University costs about $34,048. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $136,193 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $35,358 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $33,817 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $34,048 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $136,193 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Walden University net price and the factors that affect it.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Walden University degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $141,432 | — | — |
| All Students | $136,193 | #2,100 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $135,268 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $141,432 | — | — |
| All Students | $136,193 | #52 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $135,268 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
About 85% of Walden University undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $3,672 per year. Get more details on the Walden University financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual calculates value by comparing the average Walden University cost of a degree against other schools of a similar quality. If the school is priced fairly for the educational quality it provides, it receives a fair ranking; if it is underpriced, it earns a good or excellent value.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.