Admissions
General Admission Requirements
Admission requirements vary by 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
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum GPA of 3.0
- Professional experience
- Professional references
- Associate's degree or certain general education requirements
- Minimum GPA of 2.0
Tuition
Tuition varies by program but is comparable to that of other universities online. The total cost of your program will depend on transfer of credit and your time to completion. For specific information and an informal review of credit you may be eligible to transfer, complete the Information Request form.
Financial Aid
A full range of financial aid options are available to you at Walden:
- Federal subsidized and unsubsidized loans
- Payment plans
- Spousal and group discounts
- Fellowships
Start Dates
Walden University offers frequent start dates so that you can begin your program when it's most convenient for you. For information about start dates in your program of interest, complete the Information Request form.
Times to 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
Bachelor's Completion: 15 to 27 months
Transfer of Credit
You are encouraged to transfer credits from other institutions that are accredited regionally or by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Walden also recognizes credits earned through several professional associations. Each 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 Information Request form.
