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Walden University
About Walden University
Type
4 yr
Private for-profit 
Tuition
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
17:1
Financial Aid Percent
38%
Graduation Rate
33%
Status
Accredited
About Walden University
Walden University is a private, for-profit, accredited online university. The university was founded in 1970 by two teachers, Bernie and Rita Turner, who collaborated with Harold Hodgkinson, a faculty member at the University of California, Berkeley. Together, they sought a way for adults in the workforce to pursue their doctoral degrees. Moreover, they envisioned an institution that was both ‘student-centered’ and focused on positive social change.
Today, as ever, Walden continues to support the unique needs of adult learners. Look for masters, doctoral and certificate programs that span health sciences, counseling, criminal justice, human services, management, psychology, education, public health, nursing, social work, public administration, and information technology. Find programs that support the scholar-practitioner model and encourage students to apply their know-how for the common good.
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Mission, Vision and Values
Walden University values its diverse community of career professionals. It continues its mission to generate the opportunity for adult students to pursue a degree in the manner that suits their schedules. This links with a vision that graduates will not just be consumers of information, but will continue on to contribute to or effect positive social change.
Admissions
Students can apply to Walden through an online form. While there may be specific program requisites, the university recommends that students be prepared with the following items.
- Unofficial and official transcripts
- Bachelors degree or higher
- Resume
- Employment history and academic history
General Information
Start Dates
Walden has multiple program start dates throughout the year, which means students may begin their program when it is most convenient. Check with individual programs for details.
Faculty
- There are 955 full-time faculty
- 2782 Part-time instructional faculty
Student Services
Enrollment, Attendance, Graduation
Based on Fall 2015 data, Walden had a total graduate enrollment of 44,560 students.i
- Graduate attendance status: 43% part-time, 57% full-time i
- 100% enrolled in distance education i
- Completions (2015-2016): 8770+ masters degrees, 1230+ doctoral degrees and 695+ graduate certificates i
Enrollment, Attendance, Retention Rates and Graduation
Walden University has a total graduate enrollment of 41404
Graduate attendance rate of 55% part-time and 45% full-time
For the years 2018-2019 Walden University awarded: 1799 bachelor's degrees, 9413 master's degrees, 109 post-master's certificates, 1634 doctor's degrees - research/scholarship
Graduate attendance rate of 55% part-time and 45% full-time
For the years 2018-2019 Walden University awarded: 1799 bachelor's degrees, 9413 master's degrees, 109 post-master's certificates, 1634 doctor's degrees - research/scholarship
Financial Aid
Financial Aid
Federal financial aid may be available to eligible students.i In addition, Walden University awards scholarships at the masters, post masters and doctoral levels to eligible domestic and international students.
Campus Locations
- Walden University: Online