Minneapolis, MN · Private For Profit

Walden University Cost, Tuition and Student Budget 2026

Walden University cost profile summarizes tuition, total annual cost, average net price, student debt, median earnings, graduation outcomes, and value signals for 2026 budget-focused university comparison.

Budget Snapshot Review carefully Value Score:
Total Cost$35,358
Net Price$33,817
Median Earnings$42,810
Graduation RateN/A
Median Debt$11,500
Admission RateN/A
Student Count9,136
SAT AverageN/A

Walden University Student Budget Calculator 2026

Estimate how much money you may still need per year using this university's reported cost data plus your grants, family support, savings, work income, and student loans.

Estimated annual cost $33,817
Money available $0
Still needed per year $33,817
Monthly gap $2,818

Four-year projection: about $135,268 still needed over four years if the same gap repeats.

Loan projection: borrowing $0 per year equals about $0 over four years, compared with reported median debt of $11,500.

This calculator is an estimate. Actual aid, housing, residency status, program fees, family income, and borrowing limits can change the final budget.

University Cost and Earnings View

Money Profile

Median earnings$42,810Total cost$35,358Net price$33,817Median debt$11,500

Value Score Comparison

Walden University33.2Dataset avg54.3MN avg54.8
Median earnings23% weaker than dataset average
$42,810
Total annual cost18% better than dataset average
$35,358
Average net price58% weaker than dataset average
$33,817
Graduation rateComparison not available
N/A
Median debt29% better than dataset average
$11,500

How This University Cost Compares

Dataset Average

Value Score: 54.3

Net Price: $21,437

Earnings: $55,928

MN Average

Value Score: 54.8

Net Price: $21,767

Earnings: $56,957

Best Use of This Page

Compare this university against schools with similar location, type, net price, total cost, debt, and earnings. A high value score is useful, but graduation rate and debt should be read together with it.

Student Fit Signals

  • Affordability: Net price is $33,817, compared with reported total cost of $35,358.
  • Outcomes: Median earnings are $42,810 and the graduation rate is N/A.
  • Debt pressure: Median debt is $11,500, while the loan share is 68.8%.
  • Access profile: Admission rate is N/A and Pell Grant share is 55.2%.
Full University Cost Data Snapshot
School TypePrivate For Profit
LocationMinneapolis, MN
Admission RateN/A
In-State Tuition$12,762
Out-of-State Tuition$12,762
Total Cost$35,358
Net Price$33,817
Median Earnings$42,810
Graduation RateN/A
Median Debt$11,500
Pell Grant Share55.2%
Loan Share68.8%
Average Faculty Salary$7,406
Official WebsiteVisit website

Value Score Methodology

Value Score = earnings 17.1 + graduation 0.0 + net price 3.7 + total cost 5.6 + debt 6.7 = 33.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt.

Earnings17.1$42,810 · max 40 pts
Graduation0.0N/A · max 25 pts
Net Price3.7$33,817 · max 15 pts
Total Cost5.6$35,358 · max 10 pts
Debt6.7$11,500 · max 10 pts

The score is a comparison signal on a 0-100 scale. It is not a guarantee of future salary, admission outcome, financial aid, or final student cost.