Walsh College Admission Requirements

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Walsh College Admission Overview

Walsh College admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Walsh College admitted 70.7% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 1040-1280 / ACT 20-27. Walsh 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

Walsh College Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

70.7%

Admission Standards

Average

Applicant Competition

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Admission difficulty for Walsh University

Acceptance Rate

The Walsh College acceptance rate is 70.7%. Last year, 1,944 of 2,748 applicants were admitted. That is the 27th lowest acceptance rate 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, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

19% of those admitted chose to enroll.

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

Walsh College GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Estimated High School GPA

3.38*

Typical High School Grades

B+

Estimated GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.38*

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Average GPA

Walsh College has not published an average GPA for enrolled freshmen. CollegeSimply estimates about a 3.38 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale, based on this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges. That is an estimate, not a school-reported average. Walsh College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

*3.38 is a CollegeSimply estimate, not a school-reported average. It is modeled from this school's test scores and GPA data from similar colleges.

Walsh College SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1040-1280

Freshmen who sent SAT

4%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 510
  • Math 530
  • Composite 1040
SAT 25th percentile scores for Walsh University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 630
  • Math 650
  • Composite 1280
SAT 75th percentile scores for Walsh University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Walsh College typically score around a 1160 SAT (middle 50% 1040–1280) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 69th percentile nationally. Walsh College ranks #20 in the state of Ohio for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1040 to 1280

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Walsh 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 1160 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 Walsh University
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1280+ Above 75th >82%
1160 to 1280 Avg + 71%-82%
1040 to 1160 Avg - 56%-71%
Below 1040 Below mid-50 <56%

What do these figures mean?

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

Walsh College ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

20-27

Freshmen reporting ACT

20%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 18
  • Math 17
  • Composite 20
ACT 25th percentile scores for Walsh University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 25
  • Math 26
  • Composite 27
ACT 75th percentile scores for Walsh University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Walsh College typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 20–27) 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. Walsh College places #24 among colleges in Ohio for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 20 to 27

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Walsh 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 Walsh University
ACT Score (36 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
27+ Above 75th >84%
23 to 27 Avg + 71%-84%
20 to 23 Avg - 59%-71%
Below 20 Below mid-50 <59%

How to read these figures

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

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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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Walsh University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,249 1,499 2,748
Accepted 919 1,025 1,944
Acceptance Rate 74% 68% 71%
Enrolled 176 203 379
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 19% 20% 19%

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

Application Requirements

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

Walsh University 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 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

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

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Walsh University 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 Walsh University
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

Walsh College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 70.7% of applicants. Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1040-1280); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

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

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GPA calculator: Walsh University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026