| Location: | Midwest |
| Setting: | Small Town Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| Size: | Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad) |
Waldorf 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 college of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, located in Forest City, Iowa.
Waldorf was founded in 1903 by C.S. Salveson, then pastor of what is now Immanuel Lutheran Church in Forest City, as an academy and business college. In 1920 it became a junior college and in 1994 the college began to offer accelerated bachelors degree programs in select disciplines. By 2001, the college changed its emphasis to a four year baccalaureate curriculum, and at the same time changed its athletic programs to membership in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Waldorf’s character is shaped by the values and beliefs of its Norwegian Lutheran founders: veracity, discipline, the dignity and responsibility of the individual, a commitment to service, and faith in God.
The college is home of a music program, whose Waldorf Choir is recognized as one of the oldest a cappella choirs in the United States. Waldorf College is also known nationally for the strength of the communications program.
Alumni include Brad Anderson, CEO of Best Buy, who received his A.A. from Waldorf College in 1969. Other distinguished alumni include Winnebago Industries founder John K. Hanson; Irving "Bud" Alne, former Lockheed executive; and Dennis N. Highby, CEO of Cabela's.
Waldorf has been the recipient of many large donations from the John K. Hanson family, founders of recreation vehicle-maker Winnebago Industries, also located in Forest City. Brad Anderson, CEO of Best Buy, gave the college 5.5 million dollars, its largest ever one-time financial gift.
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| Percent of Students International: | 5% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 87% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| 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% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 58% (Highly Selective) |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
