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Walsh College

Walsh

Troy, Michigan 48083-5066

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Walsh College is a private institution in Troy with particular strength in business and computer science.

A small campus of 535 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

graduates earn a median of $72,081 a decade after enrollment.

Established
1922
Motto
Not Your Typical Business School
Type
Private college

Campus Visits

44 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Jun 1 · Campus Tour

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
535Students
12:1Student:Faculty
Grad Rate
$72,081Earnings 10yr

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Walsh College Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition
Median Debt at Graduation$16,217
Monthly Payment (10yr)$172

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

42.2%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (25)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

85%

Mixed
  • 85% first-year retention rate
  • Active student organizations
  • Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
535
Gender Split
47% / 53%
Women / Men
First Generation
48%
Pell Grant Recipients
31%

Race & Ethnicity

White 80%
Black 7%
Hispanic 2%
Asian 3%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$64,114
10 Years$72,081

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
3
vs 2024

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • He founded the Walsh Institute of Accountancy on July 7, 1922, and on September 18 of that year, 23 students were enrolled in the first courses at the institute.
  • When Mervyn Walsh retired in 1965, the state of Michigan had adopted a new bachelor's degree requirement for candidates to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Examination.
  • On December 31, 1968, Walsh Institute became an upper-division college offering a business education to juniors and seniors who had finished two years of college.
  • The college offered its first bachelor's degrees, a Bachelor of Accountancy and Bachelor of Business Administration, in 1970.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

DTW Detroit27 mi
CLE Cleveland105 mi
CMH Columbus178 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA616 mi · ~17h 48m drive
New York, NY489 mi · ~14h 8m drive
Hartford, CT539 mi · ~15h 34m drive
Providence, RI602 mi · ~17h 23m drive
Albany, NY477 mi · ~13h 47m drive
Syracuse, NY356 mi · ~10h 17m drive
Rochester, NY283 mi · ~8h 11m drive
Buffalo, NY218 mi · ~6h 18m drive
Philadelphia, PA452 mi · ~13h 3m drive
Pittsburgh, PA220 mi · ~6h 21m drive
Harrisburg, PA361 mi · ~10h 26m drive
Newark, NJ480 mi · ~13h 52m drive
Washington, DC408 mi · ~11h 47m drive
Baltimore, MD409 mi · ~11h 49m drive
Atlanta, GA613 mi · ~17h 43m drive
Charlotte, NC522 mi · ~15h 5m drive
Raleigh, NC528 mi · ~15h 15m drive
Miami, FL1174 mi · ~33h 55m drive
Orlando, FL975 mi · ~28h 10m drive
Tampa, FL1011 mi · ~29h 12m drive
Nashville, TN484 mi · ~13h 59m drive
New Orleans, LA953 mi · ~27h 32m drive
Richmond, VA460 mi · ~13h 17m drive
Chicago, IL234 mi · ~6h 46m drive
Detroit, MI18 mi · ~31 min drive
Minneapolis, MN531 mi · ~15h 20m drive
St. Louis, MO459 mi · ~13h 16m drive
Kansas City, MO643 mi · ~18h 35m drive
Indianapolis, IN249 mi · ~7h 12m drive
Columbus, OH181 mi · ~5h 14m drive
Cleveland, OH105 mi · ~3h 2m drive
Milwaukee, WI243 mi · ~7h 1m drive
Dallas, TX1005 mi · ~29h 2m drive
Houston, TX1115 mi · ~32h 13m drive
Austin, TX1172 mi · ~33h 51m drive
San Antonio, TX1246 mi · ~36h drive
Los Angeles, CA1976 mi · ~57h 5m drive
San Francisco, CA2081 mi · ~60h 7m drive
San Diego, CA1966 mi · ~56h 48m drive
Seattle, WA1922 mi · ~55h 31m drive
Portland, OR1954 mi · ~56h 27m drive
Denver, CO1150 mi · ~33h 13m drive
Phoenix, AZ1686 mi · ~48h 42m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1482 mi · ~42h 49m drive
Honolulu, HI4473 mi · ~129h 13m drive
Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Detroit (DTW)27 miles
Rental car
41 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
54 min$32-54
Cleveland (CLE)105 miles
Rental car
158 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
210 min$126-210

Deadline Calendar

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