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

Your chances of getting into Walsh University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

72.5%

Admission Difficulty for Walsh University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Challenging
Applicant Competition		Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Walsh College is 72.5%. Its admission rate is the 29th lowest in Ohio.

Admission Selectivity

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

Walsh College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 1,928 out of the 2,659 who applied were admitted.

Walsh University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.38. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Walsh College?

73% 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 1180 on the SAT
Score 23 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 GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Walsh College accepts 73% of students who apply.

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. 7% of students submitted SAT scores and 27% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1030-1320

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for Walsh University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	500
Math 25th Percentile	530
Composite 25th Percentile	1030

SAT Scores for Walsh University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	640
Math 75th Percentile	680
Composite 75th Percentile	1320
Average SAT Score	1180

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 1180 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1030-1320. Students who get into Walsh University score in the top 55 percent of all SAT test takers.. Walsh College ranks #19 in the state of Ohio for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1180 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Walsh College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1030 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1030, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 880, 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 1180 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 1175, you have around a 73% chance of being admitted. A 1320 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 84% chance of getting in.

Walsh University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1320 and Above	Good	>84%
1175 to 1320	Avg +	73%-84%
1030 to 1175	Avg -	59%-73%
885 to 1030	Reach	43%-59%
Less than 885	Low	<43%

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Walsh College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

20-26

Applicants Submitting ACT

27%

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

ACT Scores for Walsh University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	26
Math 75th Percentile	27
Composite 75th Percentile	26
Average ACT Score	23

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 23, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 20 and 26. The school ranks #25 in Ohio for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 23. 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. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 17.

27 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 2022 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 23 score has around 73% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 84% with a 26 ACT score.

Walsh University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
26 and Above	Good	>84%
23 to 26	Avg +	73%-84%
20 to 23	Avg -	59%-73%
17 to 20	Reach	43%-59%
Less than 17	Low	<43%

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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	1,316	1,335	2,659
Accepted	997	924	1,928
Acceptance Rate	76%	69%	73%
Enrolled	179	193	378
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	18%	21%	20%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 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 considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even 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 College is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.38 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1180 on the SAT and 23 on the ACT will further lock in your application.