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Walsh University

Walsh College

North Canton, Ohio 44720-3396

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedTight-knitSuburban

Known for business — close-knit campus

Walsh University is a private institution in North Canton with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1210, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,764 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,004.

Established

1960

Motto

Sed Deus Dat Incrementum

Mascot

Sir Walter the Cavalier

Type

Private university

Division

Division II

Plan Your Visit

78%Acceptance

1210SAT Avg

1,294Students

13:1Student:Faculty

62%Grad Rate

$59,764Earnings 10yr

$20,004Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate78.2%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1210

Reading & WritingMid: 553

508590

MathMid: 575

548625

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 23

2128

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$34,595

Room & Board$11,810

Books & Supplies$790

Total Cost of Attendance$45,817

Average Net Price$20,004

Median Debt at Graduation$27,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,430

$30–48K$15,707

$48–75K$19,692

$75–110K$21,715

$110K+$23,274

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

47.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.5%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

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

Programs (69)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

73%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads

1,294

Gender Split

49% / 51%

Women / Men

First Generation

34%

Pell Grant Recipients

23%

Race & Ethnicity

White 60%

Black 6%

Hispanic 3%

Asian 2%

Two+ 3%

Int'l 10%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.7%

Freshman Retention72.9%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$50,090

10 Years$59,764

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

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Varsity teams

History & Fun Facts

•Walsh University was founded as LaMennais College in Alfred, Maine, in 1951 by the Brothers of Christian Instruction to educate young men as brothers and teachers.
•In 2013, Walsh University joined Division II of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).
•Presidents On July 1, 2019, Walsh University announced that Timothy J.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

92Average

Estimated from OH state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Clevelandpop. 370K

46 mi(80 min)

Pittsburghpop. 300K

78 mi(135 min)

Columbuspop. 900K

106 mi(184 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CLE Cleveland45 mi

PIT Pittsburgh65 mi

CMH Columbus100 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA542 mi · ~15h 39m drive

New York, NY385 mi · ~11h 7m drive

Hartford, CT455 mi · ~13h 9m drive

Providence, RI520 mi · ~15h 1m drive

Albany, NY411 mi · ~11h 52m drive

Syracuse, NY307 mi · ~8h 52m drive

Rochester, NY249 mi · ~7h 12m drive

Buffalo, NY189 mi · ~5h 28m drive

Philadelphia, PA332 mi · ~9h 35m drive

Pittsburgh, PA78 mi · ~2h 15m drive

Harrisburg, PA239 mi · ~6h 54m drive

Newark, NJ376 mi · ~10h 52m drive

Washington, DC267 mi · ~7h 43m drive

Baltimore, MD274 mi · ~7h 55m drive

Atlanta, GA519 mi · ~15h drive

Charlotte, NC391 mi · ~11h 18m drive

Raleigh, NC382 mi · ~11h 2m drive

Miami, FL1046 mi · ~30h 13m drive

Orlando, FL852 mi · ~24h 37m drive

Tampa, FL895 mi · ~25h 51m drive

Nashville, TN437 mi · ~12h 37m drive

New Orleans, LA899 mi · ~25h 58m drive

Richmond, VA312 mi · ~9h 1m drive

Chicago, IL332 mi · ~9h 35m drive

Detroit, MI133 mi · ~3h 51m drive

Minneapolis, MN664 mi · ~19h 11m drive

St. Louis, MO494 mi · ~14h 16m drive

Kansas City, MO709 mi · ~20h 29m drive

Indianapolis, IN264 mi · ~7h 38m drive

Columbus, OH106 mi · ~3h 4m drive

Cleveland, OH46 mi · ~1h 20m drive

Milwaukee, WI368 mi · ~10h 38m drive

Dallas, TX1018 mi · ~29h 25m drive

Houston, TX1098 mi · ~31h 43m drive

Austin, TX1173 mi · ~33h 53m drive

San Antonio, TX1246 mi · ~36h drive

Los Angeles, CA2060 mi · ~59h 31m drive

San Francisco, CA2184 mi · ~63h 6m drive

San Diego, CA2043 mi · ~59h 1m drive

Seattle, WA2055 mi · ~59h 22m drive

Portland, OR2082 mi · ~60h 9m drive

Denver, CO1243 mi · ~35h 55m drive

Phoenix, AZ1757 mi · ~50h 45m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1588 mi · ~45h 53m drive

Honolulu, HI4579 mi · ~132h 17m drive

Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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