A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Waldorf College are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 34% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
66%
|
| Black |
16%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 61% more male students than female students enrolled at Waldorf College with a gender ratio of 62% men to 38% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Waldorf College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
62%
|
| Women |
38%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,703
|
| Women |
1,060
|
Waldorf College serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 77% of the student body residing outside of Iowa or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
23%
|
| Out of State |
77%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
54% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 61.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 22.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=154518 IPEDS survey data for Waldorf College.