Walden University Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Minneapolis, MN · Private for-profit · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$12,762
Out-of-State Tuition$12,762
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Walden University vs. State and National Averages

Walden UniversityMN AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$12,762$17,056$18,082
vs. average—-25%-29%

Other colleges in Minneapolis

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
Minneapolis College of Art and DesignPrivate nonprofit705$45,484
Augsburg UniversityPrivate nonprofit2,494$45,452
North Central UniversityPrivate nonprofit709$32,220
Dunwoody College of TechnologyPrivate nonprofit1,533$27,836
University of Minnesota-Twin CitiesPublic31,855$17,214

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at Walden University

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$42,810
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$20,834
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants55%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over90%
First-generation students51%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Walden University?

In-state tuition at Walden University is $12,762 and out-of-state tuition is $12,762, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Walden University?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Walden University. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Walden University?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Walden University. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Walden University?

Walden University enrolls about 9,136 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 31:1.

Is Walden University expensive?

In-state tuition at Walden University is $12,762, which is 25% below the MN average of $17,056.

How much do graduates of Walden University earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Walden University are $42,810 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Walden University take on?

The median debt among Walden University graduates who borrowed is $20,834, according to College Scorecard.