Waldorf College
106 S Sixth St, Forest City, IA 50436
School Description
Provided by Waldorf CollegeWaldorf 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.
Waldorf College is a bachelor's college with an enrollment of approximately 650 students, which offers degrees that combine a strong liberal arts base with applied learning. Co-curricular programs ranging from the second oldest acapella choir in the nation to the outstanding theater program to highly competitive athletic teams provide students with a wide range of opportunities for meaningful participation and personal development.
Waldorf is committed to bringing the world to our students through international student recruitment and study-abroad programs. Every student is challenged to excel in Waldorf's community of faith and learning where students are treated with dignity and respect. The College has an attractive campus with fourteen major buildings and excellent technology resources. All students receive a laptop computer for their use while enrolled, and the College is committed to the integration of technology to enrich instruction and enhance the student's educational experience.
Waldorf College is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and aims to model in all its programs and activities the Lutheran understanding of life lived in response to God's grace--a divine calling in service to God and the human community. Waldorf welcomes students of all faiths and Christian denominations.
Waldorf College is located in Forest City, Iowa. Forest City is home to Winnebago Industries, a major recreational vehicle manufacturer. Although a small town, Forest City has many amenities for the enjoyment of the residents. In fact, the city is the smallest in the U.S. to have a YMCA. The Forest City Family YMCA is connected to Waldorf's John K. and Luise Hanson Fieldhouse which houses our athletic department, gymnasium, wellness department, and adjacent to the baseball, softball, soccer and football fields.
Waldorf College
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaWaldorf College, located in Forest City, Iowa, is a four-year liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It delivers engaging experiences through innovative classroom classroom instruction. The college's curriculum challenges students to think relationally as they discover new ways to connect their vocational call to serve the world's needs.
Featured Programs
Waldorf's curricula includes programs in communications, wellness, education, biology, English, math, history, psychology, social science, creative writing, and theatre.
The Biology Department has been nationally acknowledged for its commitment to excellence and was recently chosen to conduct research on behalf of the U.S. Department of Energy. The nation-wide initiative, called the Microbial Genome Annotation Research Program, is being coordinated by the U.S. Department of Energy's Joint Genome Insititute (DOE JGI). The department also recently installed a GeoWall which creates a 3-D environment where students can examine intricate structures like a cell, a section of DNA or an internal body organ.
The college is also known for the strength of its Communications program which features intensive training in television, radio, public relations, web design and newspaper journalism. Its student-managed broadcast facilities (WAL-TV and KZOW-FM) were among the first in the nation built to operate with only digital media. Its multimedia facility was recently renovated to ensure it's fully compatible with high definition standards.
Waldorf College recently established a new human performance lab for its Wellness Department which features exercise technologies currently being used by NASA and the U.S. Olympic Training Center. The lab, also known as an exercise physiology lab, features a hydrostatic weighing system for the measurement of body density, a metabolic measurement system, and a Trackmaster treadmill that is programmable from the metabolic computer.
The college has one of the few undergraduate programs in the country to specialize in Shakespeare studies. The minor in Shakespeare allows students who complete a satisfactory course of study at Waldorf to continue into graduate work. They are able to complete this study at the Mary Baldwin College and American Shakespeare Center. (Shakespeare and Renaissance Literature in Performance program). The Theatre Arts Department offers four annual productions, including a Shakespeare play and a musical coordinated with the Department of Music. Waldorf College also offers a major in creative writing and boasts an excellent history program and a dynamic education program. Education majors are required to engage in practical experiences in area schools during each semester they are enrolled.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Midwest
- Setting:
- Small Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Affiliation:
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 533
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 68%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at Waldorf College
Associate's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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General Studies
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Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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English Language and Literature
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English Language and Literature
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Creative Writing
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English Language and Literature
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Creative Writing
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Film and Theater
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Film and Theater
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
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General Studies
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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Humanities/Humanistic Studies
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History
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History
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History
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Music
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Music
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General Music
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General Music
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English Language and Literature
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Business
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Management
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Management
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Business/Commerce
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Business/Commerce
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Management
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Communication & Media
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
A program that focuses on the scientific, humanistic, and critical study of human communication in a variety of formats, media, and contexts. Includes instruction in the theory and practice of interpersonal, group, organizational, professional, and intercultural communication; speaking and listening; verbal and nonverbal interaction; rhetorical theory and criticism; performance studies; argumentation and persuasion; technologically mediated communication; popular culture; and various contextual applications.See more schools with programs in Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Education
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Teacher Training
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Other Education
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Secondary Education
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Elementary Education and Teaching
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Teacher Training
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Family and Consumer Science Professions
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Nutrition
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Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
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Nutrition
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Technology
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Software Development
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Computer and Information Sciences
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| Percent of Students International: | 5% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 87% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NAIA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Other) Basketball (Midwest Classic Conference) Baseball (Midwest Classic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 14,985 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 735 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 1,529 | 65% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,241 | 46% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 3,089 | 95% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,251 | 95% | |
Any Aid: |
95% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 58% (Highly Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 88% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 17, Verbal: 16, Math: 16 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 22, Verbal: 22, Math: 22 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Required |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
