Walden University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
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.
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Walden University facts and stats
Walden University enrolls about 9,145 undergraduate students. Walden is located in an urban setting, with a 31:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
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Key Walden University application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Financial Aid Priority
June 1
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
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
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.
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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.
⬡ LangSmith69b6770f-a6fd-44de-8fb4-c41d49275eefStudent life at Walden University
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No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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