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Walden University
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Walden University Academics
Walden University is an online school that offers a host of fields of study within five different colleges including The Center for Undergraduate Studies, The College of Health Sciences, The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, The College of Management and Technology and the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
The College of Management and Technology offers bachelor’s, master’s and PhD’s in a host of fields including Business Administration, Systems Engineering and Leadership. The Doctorate in Business Administration is geared towards business professionals who want to act as consultants in their organizations. The College of Management and Technology also offers certificates in short 12 semester credit hour programs.
The College of Health Sciences consists of the School of Nursing and the School of Health Sciences. The Health Sciences School offers master’s and PhD degrees in public health and clinical research administration, The program in Nursing offers a Bachelors of Science in Nursing track and a Registered Nurse track. Both concentrations push education, leadership and management and nursing informatics. Walden’s Nursing Program is affiliated with many hospitals in the nation.
The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences is made up of three separate schools including the School of Counseling and Social Service, The School of Public Policy and Administration and The School of Psychology. All these school offer bachelors and masters degrees. The schools of Psychology and Public Policy offer certificates in 15 credit hour courses.
The Center for Undergraduate Studies offers a Bachelor’s in Interdisciplinary Studies. The program is unique in that it lets students pick two areas of study from all of Walden’s undergraduate majors.
The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership specialize in the education and child development studies. The school features bachelors, master and PhD’s in a number of fields including instructional design and technology and education. The school’s Teacher Preparations Program is geared for those graduates that have already obtained a bachelor’s degree in their field and are interested in becoming a teacher.
Walden University Admissions
Students who wish to apply to Walden University must be adult students at least 24 years of age or older and hold a high school diploma or GED. Students must apply online.
Walden University Financial Aid
Walden students are eligible for Federal Stafford Loans, Pell Grants, Graduate PLUS Loans and the Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant.
To be eligible for aid students must:
- be a US or eligible citizen
- have a high school diploma or GED
- be enrolled in a degree or certificate program
- not owe money on another loan or be in default
- maintain good academic standing
- Be enrolled at least half-time
Walden offers a bevy of scholarships including GEAR UP Scholarships, Riley Scholars and Teacher of the Year Recipient Scholarship.
The school also offers fellowships. These fellowships are not administered by the Office of Financial Aid but by the Office of the President. These include the Don E. Ackerman Research Fellowship in Educational Leadership and the Research Fellowship in Distance Education.
Walden University Students
Walden University has been an accredited institution for over 38 years.
University Services include a Writing Center and a Career Services Center that helps students find work after they graduate. Career Services consist of resume and CV tips and interviewing guidance.
Walden alumni have an eponymous magazine devoted to them dubbed the Walden.
Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
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| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
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| Admission
Success rate |
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| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
272 : 1 |
| Retention
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| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
27,412 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Minneapolis, MN 55401
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,649 (3,649 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 2,592 (1.33 people per house) |
| Families | 496 (2.19 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 473 |
| Pop. — Asian | 185 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 7 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 48 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 2,977 |
| Pop. — Other | 80 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Doctoral/Research Universities
| Undergraduate | Professions focus, high graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Doctoral, professional dominant |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time four-year |
| Enrollment | Majority graduate/professional |
| Size & Setting | Large four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Other academic year |
| Years of college work required | 2 |
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Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning |  |
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| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Walden University?
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $11,250 | $11,250 | $11,250 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $250 | $250 | $250 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $14,064 | $14,064 | $14,064 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $442 | $442 | $442 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Walden University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | N/A |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Walden University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
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| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
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| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
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Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Walden University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 288 | 371 | 659 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 854 | 3,209 | 4,063 |
Hispanic | 231 | 666 | 897 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 104 | 268 | 372 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 25 | 109 | 134 |
White Non-Hispanic | 2,811 | 11,023 | 13,834 |
Race Unknown | 2,253 | 5,200 | 7,453 |
| Total | 6,566 | 20,846 | 27,412 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Walden University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 2,520 | 2,630 | |
| 267 | 638 | 905 | |
| 164 | 690 | 854 | |
| 63 | 231 | 294 | |
| 77 | 161 | 238 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Walden University Ranks 1454th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $55,129 ($58,195 male / $53,248 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 71 (27 male / 44 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 1,059 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.1 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $174,629 |
Walden University Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Walden University is a private, for-profit, specialized distance learning institution of higher learning. Headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Walden University embraces a post-baccalaureate educational system. Walden is a part of a network of campus and online-based for-profit universities owned by Laureate Education Inc. In 1979, the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board licensed Walden to grant Ph.D.s and Ed.D.s in the state and in 1982 the school moved its headquarters to Minneapolis. Walden University has been accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1990.
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about 1 year ago
Robert D. Boyden ForensicPicCop ((at)) aol dot com
Walden has a new President who appears top be making very positive changes for the student experience at Walden. If Walden continues to make these much needed improvements, I would highly recommend Walden as a good choice for graduate education.
about 1 year ago
Robert D. Boyden ForensicPicCop ((at)) aol dot com
I am a third year Ph.D. student in Public Policy and Administration. Walden is a big disappointment, and they are a "for profit business" first and a university second. Most of the instructors are in it for an extra pay check and their degree reguirements are fluid and change often, leaving the student in a state of confusion and frustration. There is VERY little actual one on one communication between student and instructors, and theie response to problems is slow if any. Over priced and very poor quality.