What Our Students Say
Learn more about Walden students, including how they rate their skills before and after attending Walden.
Our Students
More than 48,500 students, from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, are pursuing their online education at Walden. The majority of our students, close to 85% work full time or are self-employed.* Our diverse community of learners has earned us a top ranking from Diverse: Issues in Higher Education as a top producer of minority master’s and doctoral graduates in a number of disciplines.
Student Demographics
Learn more about Walden’s total student population including gender, ethnicity, and age.
Student Accomplishments
Read about the professional accomplishments of Walden students. Choose a school to read about achievements in your chosen field:
- The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership
- School of Counseling and Social Service
- School of Health Sciences
- School of Management
- School of Nursing
- School of Psychology
- School of Public Policy and Administration
- College of Undergraduate Studies
Student Satisfaction
Almost 85% of current Walden students are satisfied or very satisfied with their university—and would be likely or very likely to recommend Walden to others.* Learn more about what Walden students have to say about their Walden experience.
Student Awards
Walden is committed to recognizing and fostering academic excellence among our students. As a result, we award the following honors to outstanding students and new graduates.
Learn more about how Walden students are using their online education to improve their lives and the lives of those around them. Request information, call 1-866-492-5336 in the United States, or see a list of international toll-free phone numbers.
*These results were gathered by Walden University in 2010–2011 from current students, recent graduates, alumni, and employers who responded to our surveys. For additional survey details, visit www.WaldenU.edu/DATA.

