Founded in 1970, Walden University provides accredited on line bachelor's degrees and certificates in business, computer science, education, nursing and allied health, public administration and the health sciences to students in all states and to students in over 100 countries. With an emphasis on global awareness, social responsibility and civic management, Walden's bachelor's degrees are continuation degrees designed for students 24 years and older that are transferring at least one year of college level work from another school. Walden University is a private university, headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and is owned by Laureate Education, Inc.. Walden University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, www.ncahlc.org; 1-312-263-0456.
Highlights
Bachelor's degrees in Education (Instructional Design and Technology and Child Development), Business (Accounting, Business Administration, Communication), Computer Science (Computer Information Systems and Information Technology), Nursing and Allied Health, Public Administration (Criminal Justice) and Humanities (Psychology and Interdisciplinary Studies) Programs emphasize global awareness, social responsibility, and civic management Wide variety of content formats including online, off-line and on-the-go downloadable podcasts Students have access to free tutoring 24 hours/day More than 40,500 students and 36,000 alumni worldwide
Business Administration Computer Science Education Health Sciences Humanities Nursing Public Administration
Academic Options for Students
Online Programs Part-Time Programs
Admissions & Tuition
Open Admissions:
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Minimum SAT:
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Rolling Admissions
Rolling Notification
Annual Tuition (US$): 11,250 - 11,750
Student Health Care Coverage: Not Provided
Institute Scholarships & Bursaries Available: Yes
Estimated Total Cost of Tuition for Degree/Diploma (US$): 45,000 - 47,000
Scholarships/Awards and Financial Assistance
US Student Bursary Programs
US Student Scholarship Programs
Institute Support for Students
Academic Counseling Career and Employment Counseling Incoming Student Orientation and Advising
Buildings & Facilities
Students have access to customer service and technical support from the moment they decide to enroll at Walden University. Led by Walden's online Concierge Team, this support begins with a software orientation for all admitted students to familiarize them with Walden's distance learning environment before they begin classes. And while in their programs students are able to access faculty and advisors concerning program planning, University procedures, course registration and curriculum and degree completion. Available online or by phone, academic advisors monitor students' progress, offer assistance throughout a student's entire academic career, and serve as a link between students and faculty. Other services include a virtual bookstore, comprehensive research library and databases, the Center for Research Support that provides assistance in all aspects of research, and a writing center that includes a dedicated staff of editors and tutors. Additional technical support at Walden is available 24/7.