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Your chances of getting into Ursuline College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

85.1%
Admission Difficulty for Ursuline College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Ursuline College is 85.1%.  Its admission rate is the 52nd lowest in Ohio.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Ursuline College and can you get accepted?

Ursuline College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 519 out of the 610 who applied were admitted.

Ursuline College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.46. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Ursuline College?

85% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Ursuline College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.46 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1090 on the SAT
  • Score 21 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Ursuline College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.46

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Ursuline College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Ursuline College are to have around a 3.46 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.46 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Ursuline College accepts 85% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Ursuline College is 3.46 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #35 in Ohio for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Ursuline College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Ursuline College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Ursuline College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 14% of students submitted SAT scores and 20% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

975-1200

Applicants Submitting SAT 

14%
SAT Scores for Ursuline College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 485
Math 25th Percentile 490
Composite 25th Percentile 975
SAT Scores for Ursuline College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 615
Math 75th Percentile 585
Composite 75th Percentile 1200
Average SAT Score 1090

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Ursuline College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Ursuline College is 1090 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 975-1200. Students who get into Ursuline College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  Ursuline College ranks #31 in the state of Ohio for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1090 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Ursuline College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 975 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 975, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 860, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Ursuline College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1090 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1087, you have around a 85% chance of being admitted. A 1200 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 92% chance of getting in.

Ursuline College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1200 and Above Good >92%
1087 to 1200 Avg + 85%-92%
975 to 1087 Avg - 75%-85%
863 to 975 Reach 61%-75%
Less than 863 Low <61%
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Ursuline College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

20-22 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

20%
ACT Scores for Ursuline College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 21
Math 25th Percentile 18
Composite 25th Percentile 20
ACT Scores for Ursuline College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 25
Math 75th Percentile 24
Composite 75th Percentile 22
Average ACT Score 21

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Ursuline College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Ursuline College is 21, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 20 and 22.  The school ranks #39 in Ohio for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 21. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 20 and score in the score in the top 49 percent nationally.

20 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Ursuline College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Ursuline College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Ursuline College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 21 score has around 85% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 92% with a 22 ACT score.

Ursuline College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
22 and Above Good >92%
21 to 22 Avg + 85%-92%
20 to 21 Avg - 75%-85%
19 to 20 Reach 61%-75%
Less than 19 Low <61%
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High School Class Rank

51% of Ursuline College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 12% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Ursuline College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 12%
Top 25% of class 51%
Top 50% of class 80%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Ursuline College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 564 46 610
Accepted 483 36 519
Acceptance Rate 86% 78% 85%
Enrolled 100 7 107
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 21% 19% 21%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Mar 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

66

Applicants have 66 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Ursuline College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Ursuline College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Ursuline College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Ursuline College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Ursuline College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.46 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1090 and ACT of 21 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=206349 IPEDS survey data for Ursuline College.

Last updated February 24, 2024