Waldorf University

Waldorf University is a private university in Forest City, Iowa, with a history that began in 1903. The institution serves undergraduate and graduate students through residential, online, and continuing-education formats, combining a campus-based liberal arts environment with programs designed for working adults and distance learners. Its academic structure includes the Waldorf Lutheran College Foundation and a mission rooted in higher education shaped by Lutheran heritage. The university offers more than 25 majors and a range of pre-professional and graduate options. Its academic portfolio includes business, education, psychology, criminal justice administration, communication, music, theatre, and STEM-related fields, along with master’s programs such as the Master of Business Administration, Master of Education, and Master of Organizational Leadership. Waldorf also maintains online degree pathways and certificate offerings that extend its reach beyond north-central Iowa. Student life at Waldorf University includes intercollegiate athletics in the NAIA, with teams competing as the Warriors, as well as music ensembles, theatre, student organizations, and campus ministry. The university’s setting in Forest City places it within a regional service area that includes Iowa and surrounding Midwestern communities, while its online programs broaden access for students outside the state. Waldorf’s work centers on degree completion, career preparation, and a residential student experience supported by academic advising, student services, and co-curricular programming. The institution remains a longstanding higher-education presence in Forest City and a significant educational anchor for its local community.