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Walden University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPAN/A

Acceptance Rate100%

Walden’s 100% acceptance rate means your decision should start with fit, cost, and outcomes rather than selectivity. Because it is test-optional and no merit award is reported, an SAT or ACT score is unlikely to be the lever here, so prep only if it supports other colleges on your list.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Walden University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Walden University enrolls about 9,145 undergraduate students. Walden is located in an urban setting, with a 31:1 student-to-faculty ratio.

Location

Minneapolis, MN

Undergrad Enrollment9,145

Freshman RetentionN/A

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio31:1

Graduation RateN/A

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Walden University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

June 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to Walden, take your first test by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and the fall of senior year for retakes, with the latest usable fall test depending on Walden’s Regular Decision deadline.

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What you'll actually pay

Walden’s tuition and fees are $10,725. About 68% of students receive financial aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is June 1.

Tuition and Fees$10,725

Room and Board$17,460

Average Merit Award$0

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid68%

Average Aid Package$8,355

Average Debt at GradN/A

Walden University's estimated total cost of attendance is $28,185, including $10,725 in tuition and fees and $17,460 for room and board. Financial aid can make a meaningful difference: 68% of students receive aid, with an average aid package of $8,355. Families should compare the listed cost with their expected aid eligibility to understand the likely net price.