Walsh University Acceptance Rate
North Canton, Ohio · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,287
- Admitted
- 1,788
- Yield
- 18.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Walsh University's acceptance rate has fallen from 80.7% in 2014–15 to 78.2% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,480 to 2,287 (+55%) over that period.
Its 78.2% rate makes Walsh University more selective than about 46% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 48%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (80.4% for women vs 76.2% for men, a 4.2-point gap). Walsh University has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 18.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,480 | 1,194 | 80.7% | 447 |
| 2015–16 | 1,447 | 1,162 | 80.3% | 439 |
| 2016–17 | 1,693 | 1,315 | 77.7% | 440 |
| 2017–18 | 1,666 | 1,320 | 79.2% | 462 |
| 2018–19 | 1,770 | 1,377 | 77.8% | 453 |
| 2019–20 | 2,001 | 1,525 | 76.2% | 394 |
| 2020–21 | 2,112 | 1,617 | 76.6% | 383 |
| 2021–22 | 1,858 | 1,485 | 79.9% | 335 |
| 2022–23 | 2,659 | 1,928 | 72.5% | 378 |
| 2023–24 | 2,287 | 1,788 | 78.2% | 337 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,056 | 849 | 80.4% |
| Men | 1,228 | 936 | 76.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 508–590 | 2% |
| SAT Math | 548–625 | |
| ACT Composite | 21–28 | 16% |
How Walsh University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Walsh University's acceptance rate?
Walsh University's acceptance rate is 78.2% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,788 admitted of 2,287 applicants).
Is Walsh University test optional?
Walsh University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Walsh University?
Walsh University received 2,287 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,788.
What SAT score do you need for Walsh University?
Admitted students at Walsh University typically scored 508–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 548–625 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Walsh University getting harder to get into?
Walsh University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 80.7% in 2014–15 to 78.2% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.walsh.edu/.