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Walden University

To provide adult learners broad access to the highest quality postsecondary education through a distance-learning environment. Walden's learner centered programs prepare its graduates to achieve professional excellence and to effect positive social change.

General Information

Contact Information
155 Fifth Ave S, Suite 100, Minneapolis, MN 55401
www.waldenu.edu
dina.vakiaros@waldenu.edu
General Info:(800) 925-3368
Financial Aid:(800) 444-6795
Admissions:(800) 444-6795
Degrees Offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctor's Degree

Type of Institution
Private for-profit, 4-year or above
Certificates Offered
n/a
Carnegie Classification
Doctoral/Research Universities
Special Learning Opportunities
Distance Learning opportunities

Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Stafford Loan) or scholarships. Students will not be eligible for federal aid without completing the FAFSA Financial Aid Application.

Walden University FAFSA School Code

Credit Accepted
Institution does not accept dual, credit for life, or AP credits
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Student Population
24,744 (1,062 undergraduate)
Campus Setting
City: Large
Undergraduate Student Age
38% under 25, 71% over 25
Campus Housing
No

Admissions Information

Undergraduate Application Fee (2006-2007)
Click here to apply online
$50
UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSIONS: FALL 2006
TOTALMENWOMEN
Number of applicants
Percent admitted000
Percent admitted who enrolled Full-time000
Percent admitted who enrolled Part-time000
ADMISSIONS CONSIDERATIONS
REQUIREDRECOMMENDED
TEST SCORES: FALL 2006 (ENROLLED FIRST-TIME STUDENTS)
STUDENTS SUBMITTING SCORESNUMBERPERCENT
SAT
ACT
TEST SCORES25TH PERCENTILE*75TH PERCENTILE**
SAT Critical Reading
SAT Math
ACT Composite
ACT English
ACT Math
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above

Data applies to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students. Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.

Student Expenses

UNDERGRADUATE ACADEMIC YEAR PRICES
DETAILED EXPENSES 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005
Tuition and fees
In-State
Out-of-State
Books and Supplies
Living Arrangement
Off Campus
Room and Board
Other
Off Campus with Family
Other
TOTAL EXPENSES 2006-2007 2005-2006 2004-2005
In-State
Off Campus
Off Campus with Family
Out-Of-State
Off Campus
Off Campus with Family
All student expenses data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.

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