Waldorf University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 50%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Waldorf University are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 34% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Waldorf University students
Race	Percent of Students
White	66%
Black	16%
Hispanic	9%
Asian	2%
American Indian / Alaskan	1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	2%
International	2%
Race Unknown	4%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 47%

There are 63% more male students than female students enrolled at Waldorf University with a gender ratio of 62% men to 38% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Waldorf University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Waldorf University students
Gender	Percent of Students
Men	62%
Women	38%

Enrollment by gender for Waldorf University students
Gender	Number of Students
Men	1,378
Women	847

Geographic Diversity

Very High

Geographic Diversity Index: 86%

Waldorf University draws 14 percent of students from Iowa, 80 percent from other states, and 4 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Iowa, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Waldorf University students
Origin	Percent of Students
In State	14%
Out of State	80%
Foreign	4%
Unknown Location	3%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

$57,010 per year

59% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

2,225

Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment	Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old	61.4%
Part-time undergraduates	22.3%

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=154518.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026