Walsh University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Walsh University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

78.2%

Admission Difficulty for Walsh University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Average
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Walsh College is 78.2%. Its admission rate is the 40th lowest in Ohio.

Admission Selectivity

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

Walsh University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,788 out of the 2,287 who applied were admitted.

Walsh University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.38. 19% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Walsh College?

78% 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.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Walsh University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.38 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1140 on the SAT
Score 24 on the ACT

Walsh College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.38*

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Walsh University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Walsh College are to have around a 3.38 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.38 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Walsh College accepts 78% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Walsh College is 3.38 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 #42 in Ohio for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Walsh 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 3.4 GPA range.

*This school has not published high school GPA data for its incoming freshman class. In these cases, CollegeSimply uses an algorithm to predict GPA based on this school's test scores and a large sample of college GPA data. 3.38 is a prediction of the school's average incoming freshman GPA.

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Walsh College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Walsh University. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 2% of students submitted SAT scores and 16% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1056-1215

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for Walsh University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	508
Math 25th Percentile	548
Composite 25th Percentile	1056

SAT Scores for Walsh University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	590
Math 75th Percentile	625
Composite 75th Percentile	1215
Average SAT Score	1140

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Walsh University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Walsh College is 1140 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1056-1215. Students who get into Walsh University score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. Walsh College ranks #25 in the state of Ohio for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1140 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Walsh College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1056 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1056, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 970, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Walsh University 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 1140 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 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 1135, you have around a 78% chance of being admitted. A 1215 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 87% chance of getting in.

Walsh University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1215 and Above	Good	>87%
1135 to 1215	Avg +	78%-87%
1056 to 1135	Avg -	65%-78%
977 to 1056	Reach	50%-65%
Less than 977	Low	<50%

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Walsh College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

21-28

Applicants Submitting ACT

16%

ACT Scores for Walsh University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	19
Math 25th Percentile	20
Composite 25th Percentile	21

ACT Scores for Walsh University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	27
Math 75th Percentile	27
Composite 75th Percentile	28
Average ACT Score	24

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Walsh College is 24, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 21 and 28. The school ranks #20 in Ohio for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 24. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 21 and score in the score in the top 43 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 18.

16 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Walsh University.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Walsh University 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 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Walsh College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 24 score has around 78% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 88% with a 28 ACT score.

Walsh University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
28 and Above	Good	>88%
24 to 28	Avg +	78%-88%
21 to 24	Avg -	67%-78%
18 to 21	Reach	54%-67%
Less than 18	Low	<54%

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Admission Statistics

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

Walsh University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,056	1,228	2,287
Accepted	849	936	1,788
Acceptance Rate	80%	76%	78%
Enrolled	136	201	337
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	16%	21%	19%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Walsh University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Walsh University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Walsh University 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 Walsh University
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Walsh University 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 3.38 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1140 and ACT of 24 will almost guarantee your admission.