Walden University

Walden University is a large private non-profit doctoral university located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with an undergraduate enrollment of 9,136. Classified as a doctoral research university, it supports graduate programs in select disciplines and allocates significant resources to faculty research activity alongside its undergraduate mission. As an independently governed, non-profit institution relying on tuition, endowment returns, and philanthropic support, it operates within the broader Minnesota postsecondary education landscape and is regionally accredited, making its credits and degrees eligible for federal financial aid. The institution maintains an open-admissions policy for most of its programs, making it accessible to a broad range of prospective students. Net price for families earning \$48,001–$75,000 averages $34,983 per year. Among students who received federal financial aid, 10-year median earnings are $42,810. Median debt at graduation for federal aid recipients is $20,834. The student-to-faculty ratio is 31:1. Prospective students are encouraged to review net price calculators and complete the FAFSA early, as institutional aid availability varies significantly by family income level.