Walsh University

  • 6/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • North Canton, OH
  • 0 reviews
#20 Best Private Colleges in Ohio

Overview

Total enrollment

2,192
Walsh University overview
  • Location North Canton, Ohio
  • Website walsh.edu
  • Type Private 4 Year
  • Setting Large Suburban
  • Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Walsh University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Walsh University is a private Catholic university situated in North Canton, Ohio, approximately 60 miles south of Cleveland in the state's northeastern region. Established in 1960 by the Brothers of Christian Instruction, the institution occupies a suburban 136-acre main campus characterized by a mix of modern and traditional brick buildings. The university maintains a moderate level of selectivity in admissions and offers undergraduate and graduate programs across four academic schools, with particular emphasis in nursing, education, business, and physical therapy. Walsh houses students in traditional residence halls and apartment-style campus housing, while competing in NCAA Division II athletics as the Cavaliers, primarily within the Great Midwest Athletic Conference.

Ratings

Walsh College is rated within the top 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    6 out of 10
  • Academics
    7 out of 10
  • Resources
    4 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    6 out of 10
  • Value
    5 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Average
Walsh University admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1040/1280
  • ACT (enrolled mid-50) 20/27

Acceptance Rate

70.7%
Walsh University applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 19.5%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$35,745
Costs for Walsh University
Fee Cost
Tuition $35,745
Books and Supplies $790
Other Fees $1,515
Room and Board $12,170
Budget for Other Expenses $2,726
Total One Year Cost $52,946

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$45,400 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

60% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Walsh University are Business, Health Professions, and Education. 36% of students major in Business, 18% in Health Professions, and 13% in Education.

  • Business 36%
  • Health Professions 18%
  • Education 13%
  • Biology 9%
  • Psychology 8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=206437.

GPA calculator: Walsh University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026