Ursuline College Admission Requirements

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Ursuline College Admission Overview

Ursuline College admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Ursuline College admitted 74.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.46 GPA (B+) and SAT 1006-1133 / ACT 20-26. Ursuline College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Ursuline College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Ursuline College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

74.9%

Admission Standards

Easy

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The Ursuline College acceptance rate is 74.9%. Last year, 553 of 738 applicants were admitted. That is the 33rd lowest acceptance rate in Ohio.

Admission Selectivity

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

Ursuline College is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Ursuline College typically 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. 22% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Ursuline College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.46

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.46

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Ursuline College typically have around a 3.46 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Ursuline College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

The school ranks #35 in Ohio for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Ursuline College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1006-1133

Freshmen who sent SAT

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 523
Math 483
Composite 1006

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 578
Math 555
Composite 1133

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Ursuline College typically score around a 1070 SAT (middle 50% 1006–1133) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 53rd percentile nationally. Ursuline College ranks #33 in the state of Ohio for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1006 to 1133

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SAT policy

Ursuline College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1070 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Ursuline College
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1133+	Above 75th	>85%
1070 to 1133	Avg +	75%-85%
1006 to 1070	Avg -	61%-75%
Below 1006	Below mid-50	<61%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Ursuline College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-26

Freshmen reporting ACT

12%

25th Percentile Scores

English 18
Math 18
Composite 20

75th Percentile Scores

English 25
Math 22
Composite 26

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Ursuline College typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 20–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Ursuline College places #23 among colleges in Ohio for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 26

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Ursuline College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Ursuline College
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
26+	Above 75th	>85%
23 to 26	Avg +	75%-85%
20 to 23	Avg -	61%-75%
Below 20	Below mid-50	<61%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

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

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

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

Ursuline College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	656	66	738
Accepted	503	37	553
Acceptance Rate	77%	56%	75%
Enrolled	117	2	119
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	23%	5%	22%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

Ursuline College application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Mar 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

182

Applicants have 182 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2027.

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Ursuline College
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Ursuline College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 74.9% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.46 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1006-1133); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025