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Interested in attending Walden University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Walden University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

99
%
Acceptance rate
Test Blind
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Walden University?

99%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Walden accepted 99% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 479 people applied and 471 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
274 / 282 (97%)
Men
197 / 197 (100%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Walden University:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Walden University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Walden considers:

Not Considered

  • Academic GPA
  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Walden University?

Test Blind
Testing

Grades

Walden is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.

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