Walden University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Walden University is a private for-profit university in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving roughly 9,136 students. Walden University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $12,762 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $42,810 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $12,762
- 2024 Average Net Price: $33,817 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 9,136 25.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
- First-Generation Students: 50.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 11.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 17,024
- Room & Board: $17,820 annual estimate
Walden University: what the data shows
Common questions about Walden University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Walden University?
Walden University is located in Minneapolis, MN (ZIP 55401).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Walden University public or private?
Walden University is a Private For-profit institution.
How much does Walden University cost?
Published tuition: $12,762.
Average net price after aid: $33,817.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $32,652 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $34,983 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $51,048.
How big is Walden University?
Total enrollment: 9,136 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 17,024 students.
Graduate enrollment: 40,297 students.
About 26% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Walden University?
First-year retention: 0.0%.
What do graduates of Walden University earn?
Median earnings: $50,657 six years after entry; $42,810 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,834.
55.18% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Walden University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (4,132 completions)
- Social Work (1,611 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (1,026 completions)
- Education, General (994 completions)
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor (880 completions)
- Psychology, General (510 completions)
- 05.1381 (360 completions)
- Nursing Practice (304 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (271 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (268 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Walden University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show median earnings $42,810 at 10 years; net price $33,817. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$12,762
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Walden University was $12,762.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$33,817
2024 Value
In 2024 Walden University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $33,817.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$135,268 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$33,817 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$51,048 4-Year Tuition
$17,820 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$900 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$31,482 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$125,928 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Walden University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
55.18% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
68.80% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Walden University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Walden University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $11,460 | $11,460 | — |
| 2014 | $12,240 | $12,240 | $27,851 |
| 2015 | $12,075 | $12,075 | $29,141 |
| 2016 | $12,075 | $12,075 | — |
| 2017 | $12,465 | $12,465 | — |
| 2018 | $12,120 | $12,120 | $21,276 |
| 2019 | $12,150 | $12,150 | — |
| 2020 | $12,180 | $12,180 | — |
| 2021 | $12,180 | $12,180 | $18,325 |
| 2022 | $12,483 | $12,483 | — |
| 2023 | $12,498 | $12,498 | — |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Walden University reported total enrollment of about 9,136 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 14% male and 86% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (42.4%), White (39.1%), and Hispanic or Latino (9.6%). About 55.18% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 50.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
25.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Walden University in 2024 is 9,136 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 17,024 students. Graduate enrollment is about 40,297 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
0.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 42.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Walden University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 14% male / 86% female
- Social Work: 11% male / 89% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 35% male / 65% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Walden University.
Return on Investment
$20,834 Median Student Debt
$42,810 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
48.67% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
216.48% Return on Investment
4.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Walden University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 60 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 4,132 completions
2. Social Work: 1,611 completions
3. Business Administration and Management, General: 1,026 completions
4. Education, General: 994 completions
5. Mental Health Counseling/Counselor: 880 completions
6. Psychology, General: 510 completions
7. 05.1381: 360 completions
8. Nursing Practice: 304 completions
9. Public Administration and Social Service: 271 completions
Most popular programs at Walden University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Walden University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Walden University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 11.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,406
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $3,101
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Walden University is a private for-profit institution located in Minneapolis, MN, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Social Work, Business Administration and Management, General. Enrollment is approximately 9,136 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (42.4%), White (39.1%), Hispanic or Latino (9.6%). Approximately 55.18% of students receive Pell Grants. About 50.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Location
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 60 distinct degree programs, Walden University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Walden University located?
Walden University is located in Minneapolis, MN.
How much does Walden University cost?
Reported tuition is $12,762 and average net price is $33,817 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $17,820 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Walden University?
Walden University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 17,024 students, Black or African American (42.4%), White (39.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Walden University?
About 50.8% of students at Walden University are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Walden University earn?
Median earnings are $50,657 six years after entry and $42,810 ten years after entry.
How much debt do Walden University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,834.
Is Walden University public or private?
Walden University is a private for-profit institution located in Minneapolis, MN.
Is Walden University an HBCU?
No. Walden University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Walden University a tribal college?
No. Walden University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Walden University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Walden University does not meet that proxy (reported share 9.6%).
Is Walden University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Walden University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Minnesota college costs
- Minnesota colleges by ROI
- Minneapolis, Minnesota city profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Minnesota
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.