Walden University
A good fit for students from lower-income families. graduation rate is below 25% — most students don't finish here; for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. solid earnings of $62,500 within 10 years; 50% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Walden University is a private for-profit institution located in Minneapolis, Minnesota with approximately 7,337 undergraduate students enrolled. In-state tuition is $12,498 per year. The graduation rate is 0%, and the typical graduate earns $62,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Walden University is a private, for-profit online university headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It offers bachelor's, master's, doctoral, and specialist degrees. The university is owned by Covista, which purchased the university in August 2021. The institution is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: median earnings of $62,500 after 10 years are reasonable, and a median debt of $11,500 is relatively low, which suggests graduates who do finish aren't buried in loans. However, a reported 0% graduation rate is a serious red flag that demands explanation before enrolling — it may reflect a data reporting issue, but if accurate, it means most students aren't completing their degrees. Worth considering only after directly asking the school for its current, verified graduation outcomes.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,337 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
Walden University
100 Washington Avenue South, Suite 1210
Minneapolis, MN 55401
Official Links
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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