Urshan University reports institutional accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Institutional accreditation evaluates the institution as a whole; it is different from any specialized approval that a particular profession or degree program might require.
Accreditation is relevant to federal financial-aid eligibility and can matter when students seek to transfer credits or pursue further study. It does not require another college to accept a specific course, and it does not by itself establish eligibility for a professional license. Applicants entering a regulated field should check that field's requirements and the accreditation or approval status of their exact program.
Urshan University does not use an open-admission policy. In its 2024-25 admissions reporting, it required a secondary-school record, GPA information, and recommendations; SAT and ACT scores were considered but not required.
The same reporting described English-proficiency test results as considered rather than universally required and did not identify class rank or completion of a college-preparatory program as requirements. Applicants should not interpret "test-optional" to mean that academic preparation is irrelevant: the university still reviews the materials it requests. Requirements may also differ for transfer, international, graduate, or program-specific applicants.
In the reported first-time applicant group, 62 of 74 applicants were admitted, an acceptance rate of about 84%. That figure describes a small past applicant pool, not an individual applicant's chances. Before applying, check the current admissions instructions for the application form, transcript and recommendation procedures, deadlines, and any additional materials required for the chosen program.
Urshan University's reported undergraduate application fee is $65. Because fees and waiver practices can change, applicants should confirm the amount displayed for their applicant category before submitting payment.
An application fee is separate from tuition, housing charges, or any enrollment deposit. Applicants who need a waiver should ask admissions whether one is available and how to request it before submitting a paid application; a waiver should not be assumed merely because an applicant qualifies for other financial assistance.
Applicants should not assume that Urshan University operates an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit on its Wentzville campus. Participation through another institution would require a confirmed cross-enrollment arrangement, not simply proximity to an ROTC host school.
Students interested in a commission should ask both Urshan and the relevant ROTC host whether cross-enrollment is permitted, whether Urshan courses and scheduling meet participation requirements, and how any scholarship would apply. ROTC scholarships can carry eligibility conditions and later military service obligations.
Transfer applicants should separate two decisions: admission to Urshan University and acceptance of their previous coursework toward a specific Urshan degree. The university reported 72 transfer-in degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates in 2024-25, but that enrollment figure does not establish how many credits each student received.
A prospective transfer student should submit the college transcripts required by current admissions instructions and request a degree-specific credit evaluation. The evaluation should show which courses satisfy general education, major, elective, and residency requirements. Applicants with substantial prior credit should also ask whether their program has a minimum number of credits that must be completed through Urshan. An initial estimate is useful for planning, but the official evaluation is the basis for estimating remaining time and cost.
Students considering international study should confirm the specific opportunities currently available through Urshan University rather than assume that a semester-long exchange or a particular overseas destination is offered.
Before paying for an outside program or short-term trip, obtain written academic approval that explains how its courses would apply to the Urshan degree. Financial-aid treatment can differ between an approved academic program and travel that does not earn credit. Students should also account for airfare, insurance, visas, and any program charges when comparing options.
84% of admitted students enrolled (52 of 62)
Regular application deadline
May 1Application fee
$65Percent of students submitting ACT scores
32%Percent of students submitting SAT scores
36%Secondary school GPA
RequiredSecondary school rank
Neither required nor recommendedSecondary school record
RequiredCompletion of college-preparatory program
Neither required nor recommendedRecommendations
RequiredFormal demonstration of competencies
Neither required nor recommendedAdmission test scores
Considered but not requiredTOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language
Considered but not requiredOther Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Neither required nor recommendedOpen admission policy
NoDual credit
NoCredit for life experiences
YesAdvanced placement (AP) credits
YesStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
NoPreparation at another institution required
NoApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
NoData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.