by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Waldorf degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Waldorf measures up.
Waldorf is ranked #2,084 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of C+ (above average for value). Within Iowa, it ranks #32 of 48 for value.
These Waldorf majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Critical Infrastructure Protection | #8 of 11 |
| Homeland Security | #14 of 22 |
| Fire Services Administration | #15 of 17 |
| Occupational Safety & Health Technology/Technician | #17 of 17 |
| Industrial Technology | #17 of 17 |
| Fire Protection | #19 of 24 |
| Quality Control Technology | #20 of 20 |
| Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management | #28 of 36 |
| Human Resources | #30 of 50 |
| Organizational Behavior Studies | #30 of 50 |
Below is the detailed Waldorf value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Waldorf University is ranked #36 out of #51 in Iowa for quality and #32 out of #48 for Iowa value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Waldorf financial aid page to be sure.
Waldorf University is ranked #2,084 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Waldorf University is priced appropriately for the quality of education it provides, making it a fair value according to College Factual.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Waldorf costs about $29,501. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $118,003 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $39,709 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $19,693 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $29,501 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $118,003 |
*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.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Waldorf net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Waldorf costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Waldorf 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 | $158,836 | — | — |
| All Students | $118,003 | #2,084 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $78,772 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $158,836 | — | — |
| All Students | $118,003 | #32 | D |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $78,772 | — | — |
*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.
You can also see how the average net price at Waldorf shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $19,354 |
| $30K–$48K | $19,450 |
| $48K–$75K | $23,887 |
| $75K–$110K | $24,358 |
| Over $110K | $24,590 |
About 51% of Waldorf undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $14,084 per year. Get more details on the Waldorf financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Waldorf net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.