Walsh University Acceptance Rate (71%) & SAT/ACT Scores

Q: How many applicants get into Walsh University?

Walsh University's acceptance rate was 71% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,944 of 2,748 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Acceptance rate: 71% for fall 2024

SAT, middle 50%: 510–630 reading and writing, 530–650 math

ACT, middle 50%: 20–27 composite

Average net price: $21,009 a year (2022–23)

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Walsh University GPA requirements

Walsh University 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 Walsh University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

Walsh University acceptance rate

Walsh University admitted 1,944 of 2,748 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 71%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Walsh University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in North Canton, Ohio, with 1,523 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Walsh University 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	510	600	630
SAT Math	530	610	650
ACT Composite	20	24	27
ACT English	18	21	25
ACT Math	17	23	26

4% submitted SAT scores and 20% submitted ACT scores, as Walsh University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1193 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Walsh University 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
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.	Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.	Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.	Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.	Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.	Not considered
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
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.	Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.	Not considered

Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Walsh University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Walsh University 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 $21,009 a year at Walsh University 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

Is Walsh University hard to get into?

It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Walsh University admitted 71% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How important is GPA for getting into Walsh University?

A lot: Walsh University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers college preparatory program and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Walsh University?

GPA alone can't tell you here. Walsh University admitted 71% 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.

What GPA do you need to get into Walsh University?

Walsh University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with 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.

How many applicants get into Walsh University?

Walsh University's acceptance rate was 71% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,944 of 2,748 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Is Walsh University test optional?

Check Walsh University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Walsh University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 4% sent SAT scores and 20% sent ACT scores.

What SAT and ACT scores do Walsh University students have?

The middle 50% of Walsh University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 510–630 in reading and writing and 530–650 in math; ACT composite 20–27, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

What is the average net price at Walsh University?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,009 a year at Walsh University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Does it matter at Walsh University if a parent went there?

No. Walsh University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Walsh University give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Walsh University 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.

Before you apply, check Walsh University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

College Navigator: Walsh UniversityU.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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