Admissions, Tuition & Financial Aid
General Admission Requirements
Admission requirements for Walden University vary by online degree program but generally include the following:
Doctoral Programs
- Master's degree (some programs allow entry with a bachelor's degree)
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- 3 years of relevant professional experience
- Professional references
Master's Programs
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Professional experience
- Professional references
Tuition
Tuition varies by online degree program but is comparable to that of other online universities. The total cost of your graduate degree program will depend on transfer of credit and your time to completion. Financial aid is available to those that qualify. For specific information and an informal review of credit transfers, complete the Request Information form, and a Walden University admissions representative will contact you.
Financial Aid
A full range of financial aid options is available to you at Walden University:
- Federal subsidized and unsubsidized financial aid
- Payment plans
- Spousal and group discounts
- Fellowships
Walden University will also assist you with your employer's tuition-reimbursement plan.
Start Dates
Walden University offers frequent start dates so that you can begin your online degree program when it's most convenient for you. For information about start dates in your graduate degree program of interest, complete the Request Information form, and a Walden University admissions representative will contact you.
Times to Online Degree Completion
- Ph.D.: Most Ph.D. students earn their degree in 4.5 years or less
- Ed.D.: 3 years
- Master's Degree: 15 to 24 months
Transfer of Credit
Walden University permits academic credit transfers from other institutions that are accredited regionally or by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Walden University also recognizes credits earned through several professional associations. Each online degree program has transfer of credit maximums and time limits to ensure that you benefit from the most up-to-date knowledge in your field. For an informal transfer-of-credit review, complete the Request Information form, and a Walden University admissions representative will contact you.