Waldorf University
Discover what you’re capable of at Waldorf University.
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Waldorf University has
A small, safe community with average class sizes of 15 and a 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
Dedicated faculty and staff work one-on-one with students to ensure they are confident and capable of reaching their full potential, providing encouragement each step of the way.
With classes available both on campus and online, Waldorf University offers a wide range of study areas in undergraduate and graduate study levels.
Students from 35 states and 30 countries.
About Waldorf University
Waldorf University is a friendly, private liberal arts school located centrally in beautiful Forest City, Iowa. For more than 100 years, Waldorf has been the cornerstone in the lives of thousands, setting the solid foundation for success among students, their families and the community.
Since its beginning in 1903, Waldorf has been at the forefront of academic innovation, trailblazing a path for future generations. Offering a litany of certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs, Waldorf has an opportunity for anyone who wants to improve their life academically, personally or professionally.
What Waldorf University has to offer:
Waldorf’s four pillars describe the education experience we provide to students on campus and online. They are foundational to Waldorf’s history, reflective of Waldorf’s present and aspirational to Waldorf’s future.
The University’s 20,000-plus alumni include a former CEO of a Fortune 500 company, authors, professional athletes, Guinness World record holders, and leaders in government, law, public service, education, and the arts. As a Waldorf student, you would join this network of alumni.
At Waldorf, you can be a student and an athlete, a student and a parent, a student and a musician, a student and a caretaker or a student and a working professional. We believe that time spent outside the physical or virtual classroom is just as important as time spent in it. Although there are many universities in Iowa to choose from, we focus on you as a person no matter which path you choose—not just on your education.
Waldorf students can enjoy a wide range of extracurricular activities during their studies. They have access to over 100 clubs and organizations, leadership programs, cultural experiences, social events, and collegiate or club sports.
Every member of our faculty and staff, including our president, is focused on positively impacting your life by helping you achieve your educational and professional dreams. With open-door policies, we work one-on-one with you to instill confidence and provide the foundation you need to reach your full potential.
A Waldorf education is unique because our academic programs are centered around you and supported by dedicated teams to guide you through every step of your journey. This includes a team of academic advisors, success coaches and student services representatives to help you navigate your chosen program, select courses and ensure you’re on track for graduation.
From its earliest days, Waldorf viewed education sponsored by the church as vital for persons serving primarily in secular society. The Waldorf emphasis was fundamentally a “stewardship emphasis”: human lives are viewed as a gift from God, and the educational enterprise offers the opportunity for the full flowering of one’s potential. The Waldorf mission has always stressed service to others as the means to achieve fulfilling lives.
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