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Walsh University

Walsh University

North Canton, OH · Suburb · 1,390 students
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$20,493
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
60%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$59,764
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
71%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Walsh University is a private, Catholic institution in North Canton, Ohio, best known for its values-centered education and standout academic programs in nursing, physical therapy, pre-health sciences, and business. Guided by the tradition of the Brothers of Christian Instruction, campus life is defined by a close-knit, service-oriented culture, active NCAA Division II athletics, and small classes focused on personalized faculty mentorship. What sets Walsh apart is its strong commitment to servant leadership and distinctive global learning opportunities, highlighted by study-abroad experiences at its own campus near Rome in Castel Gandolfo.

Wikipedia:Walsh University is a private Catholic university in North Canton, Ohio, United States. Founded in 1960 by the Brothers of Christian Instruction as a liberal arts college, it enrolls approximately 2,100 students as of 2023. The university offers more than 70 undergraduate majors and seven graduate programs, as well as multiple global learning experiences.

Location
North Canton, OH, 44720-3396 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
CLE · Cleveland
45 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$35,745
Housing & food (on campus)$12,170
Books & supplies$790
Cost of attendance$47,575
Average net price$20,493
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$35,745
Housing & food (on campus)$12,170
Books & supplies$790
Cost of attendance$47,575
Average net price$20,493
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$20,458
$30–48k
$17,849
$48–75k
$18,642
$75–110k
$22,737
$110k+
$20,373
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
60%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
55%
Back for yr 2
72%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
63% graduated · 22% transferred · 15% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$50,090
10 yrs after entry$59,764
Debt
Median at graduation$27,000
Monthly payment$286
Middle 50% owe$10.5k–$29k
90th percentile$38,250
Green marks a figure above the typical Doctoral/Professional University: 58% graduate within 6 yrs, $55,545 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
71%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1193
R 510–630 · M 530–650
ACT midpoint
23
Comp 20–27 · E 18–25 · M 17–26
SAT middle 50%: 1040–1280
40080012001600

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Student Body
Gender
Men 53%Women 47%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
27%
First-gen
34%
Family income
$65,293
Independent
16%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
6%
Race & ethnicity
White
55%
Hispanic
3%
Black
5%
Asian
1%
Two or more
3%
Non-resident
9%
Unknown
25%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II with football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$50,090
After 10 yrs
$59,764
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing64
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness30
Special Education and Teaching27
Biology, General26
Marketing25
Psychology, General23
Business Administration, Management and Operations22
Accounting and Related Services19
Computer Science17
Finance and Financial Management Services16
Sociology14
Communication and Media Studies12
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General11
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods8
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas8
Design and Applied Arts8
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$40M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$5,760/mo
Teaching spend
$8,346
per student
Federal loans
52%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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