Walden University: Review & Facts

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Walden University is a large four-year, private for-profit school with 42,315 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1971 and is one of the 10 schools located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Academic Offerings

Walden University will give you the opportunity to get a bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
73
Walden University deploys a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and provides 73 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Education, Psychology, Social Work, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Walden University is very low at 33% (way below Minnesota average). Considering this statistic, apparently students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student to faculty ratio at Walden University is reasonably decent -- 21:1. Read more details about instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is close to the nationwide median - $10,600 a year. The additional fees at Walden University (not included in tuition costs) are about $500; this comes to a total of $11,100 per academic year.

Read the details about Walden University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
Walden University will consider accepting credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities) and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Walden University is $50.00. The graduate application fee is $50.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Walden University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (866) 492-5336 or check Walden University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Safety
Grade
A
Safe
Walden University offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

This school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
No
At this moment there is no on-campus housing at Walden University.

Based on the college crime information, Walden University appears to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Walden University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Walden University
100 Washington Avenue South, Suite 1210
Minneapolis, Minnesota
55401, USA
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