- Acceptance rate: 75% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 523–578 reading and writing, 483–555 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 20–26 composite
- Average net price: $17,678 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Ursuline College reported: an acceptance rate of 75% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 20–26.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Ursuline College reviews each application.
Ursuline College GPA requirements
Ursuline College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Ursuline College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Ursuline College acceptance rate
Ursuline College admitted 553 of 738 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 75%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Ursuline College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Pepper Pike, Ohio, with 677 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Ursuline College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 523 | 560 | 578 |
| SAT Math | 483 | 505 | 555 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 22 | 26 |
| ACT English | 18 | 21 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 20 | 22 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1097 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Ursuline College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Ursuline College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $17,678 a year at Ursuline College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Ursuline College?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Ursuline College admitted 75% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What are Ursuline College's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Ursuline College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 523–578 in reading and writing and 483–555 in math; ACT composite 20–26, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Ursuline College?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Ursuline College admitted 75% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Ursuline College?
A lot: Ursuline College requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, test scores and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Ursuline College?
No. Ursuline College is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 8% sent SAT scores and 12% sent ACT scores.
What is Ursuline College's acceptance rate?
Ursuline College's acceptance rate was 75% for fall 2024: it admitted 553 of 738 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Ursuline College?
Ursuline College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does it matter at Ursuline College if a parent went there?
No. Ursuline College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Ursuline College cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $17,678 a year at Ursuline College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Ursuline College?
Yes. Ursuline College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Ursuline College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Ursuline CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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