Waldorf University Acceptance Rate
Forest City, Iowa · Private for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,033
- Admitted
- 750
- Yield
- 24%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Waldorf University's acceptance rate has risen from 68.9% in 2014–15 to 72.6% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 748 to 1,033 (+38%) over that period.
Its 72.6% rate makes Waldorf University more selective than about 58% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 26 tracked Iowa schools, it is more selective than about 65%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (77.3% for women vs 70.2% for men, a 7.1-point gap). Waldorf University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 24% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 748 | 515 | 68.9% | 149 |
| 2015–16 | 873 | 577 | 66.1% | 210 |
| 2016–17 | 748 | 499 | 66.7% | 159 |
| 2017–18 | 771 | 554 | 71.9% | 159 |
| 2018–19 | 1,071 | 808 | 75.4% | 253 |
| 2019–20 | 1,447 | 957 | 66.1% | 170 |
| 2020–21 | 1,040 | 635 | 61.1% | 161 |
| 2021–22 | 1,097 | 793 | 72.3% | 192 |
| 2022–23 | 1,056 | 780 | 73.9% | 172 |
| 2023–24 | 1,033 | 750 | 72.6% | 180 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 344 | 266 | 77.3% |
| Men | 689 | 484 | 70.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Waldorf University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Waldorf University's acceptance rate?
Waldorf University's acceptance rate is 72.6% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (750 admitted of 1,033 applicants).
Is Waldorf University test optional?
Waldorf University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Waldorf University?
Waldorf University received 1,033 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 750.
Is Waldorf University getting harder to get into?
Waldorf University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 68.9% in 2014–15 to 72.6% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.waldorf.edu/.