Incoming freshmen must meet the following criteria in order to be offered a Direct Admit into the Walsh University Honors Program:

  • Apply to Walsh University by December 1, 2024.
  • Applicants applying with a test score
    • 3.9 GPA or higher and 27 ACT/ 1200 SAT or higher
    • 3.75-3.89 GPA and 30 ACT/ 1370 SAT or higher
  • Test Optional Applicants
    • 3.9 GPA or higher and completed 2 AP or CCP courses or top 5% of graduating class

You must accept your spot in the Honors Program upon invitation and/or before January 24, 2025 by submitting the Decision Form.

Presidential Scholarship* (full-tuition scholarship) and Founders’ Scholarship** applicants will be welcomed to campus for a scheduled interview on February 8, 2025.

*Walsh University Presidential Scholarships: Presidential Scholarships are awarded each year to a limited number of qualified entering freshmen in an amount equivalent to the cost of regular full-time tuition. Candidates will be invited to the Honors Competition and must be admitted to Walsh University by the published deadline. These scholarships are competitive and limited. Recipients of this scholarship must remain in the Walsh University Honors Program and live on campus all four years. The Presidential Scholarship replaces any previously-awarded institutional funds.

**Walsh University Founders' Scholarships: Founders' Scholarships are awarded each year to qualified entering freshman in an amount equivalent to the cost of regular full-time tuition. Candidates will be invited to the Honors Competition and must be admitted to Walsh University by the published deadline. One Founders' Scholarship may be awarded to a top scholar at each of six Youngstown Diocesan high schools per year. These scholarships are competitive and limited. Recipients of this scholarship must remain in the Walsh University Honors Program and live on campus all four years. The Founders' Scholarship replaces any previously-awarded institutional funds.