School Profile: Walden University
A profile of Walden University with info including when the school was founded, accreditation, online programs offered, degrees offered, tuition, financial aid options, and special programs for military personnel.
Information as of June 2010.
1. Date School Established/Online:
Walden was established in 1970. Sylvan Learning Systems bought 41 percent of Walden University in 2001 and gained a controlling interest in 2002.
2. Accreditation:
Walden University has been regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
3. Degrees Offered:
Certificates, Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate
4. Tuition:
For the 2010-2011 Academic Year
Information Systems Management Master’s Programs: $765 per semester credit hour
Computer Information Systems Bachelor’s Program: $260 per quarter credit hour
Information Technology Bachelor’s Program: $260 per quarter credit hour
Instructional Design and Technology: $260 per quarter credit hour
Software Engineering Master’s Program: $895 per semester credit hour
Systems Engineering Master’s Program: $895 per semester credit hour
5. Financial Aid:
Federal Financial Aid includes:
- Federal Stafford Loans
- Federal Work-Study
- Federal Pell Grants
- Federal Graduate PLUS Loans
- Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students
- Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) for Undergraduate Students
- Federal TEACH Grant
Other funding options include:
- Tuition-Reduction Opportunities
- Private Education Loans
- Monthly Payment Plans
- Higher Education Professional Development Program
- Veteran Benefits
- International Student Payment Plan
6. Students enrolled:
Undergraduates: 2,466
Postgraduates: 31,973
7. Special Programs for Military Personnel:
Walden offers Active Duty/Veteran Benefits. Walden honors:
- Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB)
- Post-9/11 GI Bill
- Military Tuition Assistance Top-Up Program
- VA Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment Program
- Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program
Walden accepts certain credits from:
- DANTES
- SMARTS
- AARTS
- CCAF
8. Career Placement Services Provided?
The Career Services Center provides:
- Assessments of your personality, interests, values, and skills
- Research on career and professional development in your field
- Resume and CV tips for highlighting your accomplishments
- Networking strategies for uncovering “hidden” job opportunities
- Interviewing guidance
- Salary calculators and information about other job-offer considerations
9. Technical Programs Offered:
Information Systems Management (Master’s)
Computer Information Systems (Bachelor’s)
Information Technology (Bachelor’s)
Instructional Design and Technology (Bachelor’s, Master’s)
Software Engineering (Master’s)
Systems Engineering (Master’s)
Engineering and Applied Sciences (Certificate)
*Visit the website to view non-technical programs
