Walden University

www.waldenu.edu/

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,139

2.77% growth from 2019

2018 Student Loan

4.7%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

49,695

41.5% Full-Time

About

Walden University is a higher education institution located in Hennepin County, MN. In 2020, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Walden University were Registered Nursing (892 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (168 degrees), and General Psychology (124 degrees).

In 2020, 13,053 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Walden University. 82.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 17.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (5,722 degrees), 1.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4412 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Walden University is $10,139, which is $−18,424 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Walden University is $10,139, which is $−18,424 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $0.

In 2020, 44% of undergraduate students attending Walden University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 40% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,139

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Walden University was $10,139. The cost of tuition at Walden University is $−18,424 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,563).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Walden University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

2020 Value

In 2020 Walden University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $0. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Walden University grew by 0%.

This chart compares the average net price of Walden University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,119

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Walden University was of $9,119 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of room and board increased by 0.22% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Walden University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

40%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

44% of undergraduate students at Walden University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 15.8% with respect to 2019, when 38% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Walden University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.7%

2018 Default Rate

1011

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Walden University was 4.7%, which represents 1011 out of the 21497 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Walden University has a total enrollment of 49,695 students. The full-time enrollment at Walden University is 20,615 students and the part-time enrollment is 29,080. This means that 41.5% of students enrolled at Walden University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Walden University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 38.6% Black or African American, 37.2% White, 6.94% Hispanic or Latino, 3.43% Asian, 1.6% Two or More Races, 0.376% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.225% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Walden University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.3%), followed by Black or African American Female (20.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (8.38%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (33.2%), followed by White Female (30.7%) and Black or African American Male (7.22%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

41.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Walden University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 49,695 students. The full-time enrollment at Walden University is 20,615 and the part-time enrollment is 29,080. This means that 41.5% of students enrolled at Walden University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.5% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Walden University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

33%

2020 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Walden University was 33%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (85%), Walden University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Walden University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity

Black or African American
19,160
White
18,467
Hispanic or Latino
3,450

The enrolled student population at Walden University is 38.6% Black or African American, 37.2% White, 6.94% Hispanic or Latino, 3.43% Asian, 1.6% Two or More Races, 0.376% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.225% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 50% White, 15% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.69% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4,953 students (9.97%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 8425 more women than men received degrees from Walden University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Walden University is white (5,722 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4412 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Walden University is Registered Nursing (892 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (168 degrees) and General Psychology (124 degrees).

The most specialized majors across all degree types at Walden University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (1,526 degrees awarded), Health (6,526 degrees), and Education (2,053 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Walden University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,831,337 people), Registered nurses (1,394,579 people), Secondary school teachers (393,314 people), Education administrators (311,582 people), and Social workers, all other (296,450 people).

The most specialized majors at Walden University are Public Administration and Social Service (1,526 degrees awarded), Health (6,526 degrees), Education (2,053 degrees), Psychology (1,079 degrees), and Protective Services (278 degrees).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Walden University are Surgeons, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Podiatrists, and Public relations specialists

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Walden University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,189,136 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,732,415 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (484,896 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (439,806 people), and Outpatient care centers (418,000 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Walden University.

Most Common

Registered Nursing
892 degree-majorss awarded
General Business Administration & Management
168 degree-majorss awarded
General Psychology
124 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Walden University was Registered Nursing with 892 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Walden University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

2,314

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

10,739

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 2,314 degrees were awarded to men at Walden University, which is 0.215 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (10,739).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Walden University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 633 degrees were awarded to men at Walden University in Registered Nursing, which is 0.145 times less than the 4365 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 4365 degrees were awarded to women at Walden University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.9 times more than the 633 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

N/A

Highest Graduation Rate (N/A%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Walden University is N/A and N/A (N/A% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, N/A% of graduates (N/A students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
5,722 degrees awarded
Black or African American
4,412 degrees awarded
Unknown
1,362 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Walden University is white (5,722 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (4412 degrees).

10.4% of degree recipients (1,362 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
4,802 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
3,635 degrees awarded
White Male
920 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Walden University is white female (4,802 degrees awarded). There were 1.32 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (3,635 degrees).

Operations

Walden University has an endowment valued at nearly $N/A, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $33.4M (NaNM%), compared to the 3.43% average return ($10.5M on $307M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2020, Walden University had a total salary expenditure of $488M. Walden University employs 233 No academic ranks, 0 N/A, and 0 N/A. Most academics at Walden University are Female No academic ranks (162), Male No academic ranks(71), and N/A (0).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Walden University are: Management, with 463 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 301 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 222 employees.

Endowment

growth from 2019

This line chart shows how the endowment at Walden University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$0 - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Walden University received $0 in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$153M

2020 Salaries

0.198%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Walden University paid a median of $153M in salaries, which represents 31.3% of their overall expenditure ($488M) and a 0.198% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.29% growth from 2018 and a 12% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 238M (42.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$20.1M

Instructional Salaries

233

Number of Employees

In 2020, Walden University paid a total of $20.1M to 233 employees working as instructors, which represents 13.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $70.3M (29.6%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

233 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

463 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Walden University were No academic rank with 233 employees; false with 0 employees; and false with 0 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Walden University were Management with 463 employees; Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 301 employees; and Business and Financial Operations with 222 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Walden University was Female No academic rank with 162 employees, and Male No academic rank with 71 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Walden University.