by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 7,662 undergraduates in 2020, Walden University is a very large, for-profit university located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. However, all undergraduate courses at Walden University are taught online, so make sure you have a good Internet connection! Keep this in mind when reviewing the other aspects of our student life report. Be sure to also check out our Walden University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Walden University Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Walden University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Walden University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Walden University for Veterans Guide.
Walden University does not offer on-campus housing. We would not have expected them to, given that their classes/degrees are offered online exclusively.
Walden University has a comparatively very large, student body. There were 7,662 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,301 (17.0%). Part-time attendance was 6,361 (83.0%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,301 | 6,361 | 7,662 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Walden University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Walden University #1028 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Walden University by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Walden University Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Walden University, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Walden University Athletics