More selective than 59% of Ohio colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
2% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 16% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Walsh University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Walsh University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Walsh University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 510 | 630 |
| SAT math | 530 | 650 |
| ACT composite | 20 | 27 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1040 | 1280 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Walsh University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 71% | 510–630 | 530–650 | 20–27 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 78% | 508–590 | 548–625 | 21–28 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Walsh University compared with other Ohio colleges?
Walsh University has the 26th-lowest acceptance rate of 62 Ohio colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | Bluffton University | 67% | 53% | $19,943 |
| 23 | Columbus College of Art & Design | 68% | 56% | $29,439 |
| 24 | Capital University | 70% | 60% | $22,576 |
| 25 | Lake Erie College | 70% | 38% | $20,961 |
| 26 | Walsh University | 71% | 59% | $20,493 |
| 27 | Wittenberg University | 72% | 53% | $18,649 |
| 28 | Lourdes University | 74% | 32% | $23,206 |
| 29 | Ohio Northern University | 74% | 75% | $24,478 |
| 30 | Ursuline College | 75% | 67% | $16,164 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Ohio colleges →
Who enrolls at Walsh University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Walsh University admissions questions
What is the Walsh University acceptance rate?
Walsh University accepts 71% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,788 of 2,287 applicants were admitted.
Does Walsh University require the SAT or ACT?
Walsh University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 2% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 16% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Walsh University?
The middle 50% of Walsh University enrolled first-year students scored 1040–1280 on the SAT and 20–27 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Walsh University?
19% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (337 of 1,788).
Is Walsh University getting harder to get into?
Walsh University accepted 71% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 78% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Walsh University overview