Walden University

Walden University is a private school in an in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Walden University was founded in 1970 and now enrolls around 52,799 students a year, including 8,239 undergrads.

2021 Walden University Admissions Facts At-a Glance
Academic Calendar	Other
Overall Acceptance Rate	98%
Tuition	$10,428

2022 Walden University Regular Decision Application Deadline

Walden University Early Admission

Walden University does not offer early decision or early action.

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Walden University Acceptance Rate 2016

Walden University admitted 98% of all applicants in 2016. In 2021, 471 out of 479 total applicants were accepted.

Walden University Waitlist 2021

Walden University reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in 2021.

How Do I Get Into Walden University?

Walden University is considered to get into. Every admissions committee has a different way of evaulating applicants, but most look at a combination of grades, test scoes, activities, as well as essays and recommendations. To apply to Walden University, applicants must submit the following items.

Walden University Application Requirements

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for some	Details (if any)
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GPA and Test Scores for Walden University

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Is Walden University Test Optional?

Walden University does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

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Does Walden University Have Dorms?

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Financial Aid at Walden University

Walden University meets 26% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $8,355 a year.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded ona first-come, first-serve basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Is Walden University a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a college is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are.

Retention, graduation rates, and job placement statistics can help you understand how satisfied students are with their school experience, and how effectively an institution prepares students for careers.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Walden University

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes and Student Debt

Job placement and student debt statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Based on this information, how does Walden University sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Walden University a good school for you?

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Where is Walden University?

Walden University is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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