| Screen last updated on: December 2016 |
| Total undergraduates: |
2,274 |
| Full-time undergraduates: |
1,878 |
| Part-time undergraduates: |
396 |
| Total graduate students: |
585 |
| Full-time graduate students: |
241 |
| Part-time graduate students: |
344 |
| Average age of full-time undergraduates: |
21 |
| U.S. region where majority of students come from: |
Midwest |
| Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state: |
4% |
| First-year student enrollment breakdown: |
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| 0.5% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.7% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 5.2% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.3% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 76.1% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.9% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino | | 4.6% | Nonresident Alien |
| 6.8% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Degree seeking undergraduate student breakdown: |
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| 0.3% | American Indian or Alaskan Native |
| 0.5% | Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 6.3% | Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.6% | Hispanic/Latino |
| 0.1% | Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino | | 75.2% | White, non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 2.1% | Two or more races non-Hispanic/Latino |
| 3.8% | Nonresident Alien |
| 9.1% | Race and/or Ethnicity unknown |
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| Campus size: |
143 acres |
| City or town school is located in: |
North Canton, OH |
| Population of city/town: |
17,496 |
| Locations of branch/satellite campuses: |
Branch/satellitle campuses in Akron, Canton, Canfield, and Medina, OH, and abroad in Rome, Italy and Uganda. |
| Nearest major city: |
Cleveland |
| Distance of nearest major city: |
60 miles |
| Population of nearest major city: |
390,113 |
| Online campus map: |
https://www.walsh.edu/
campus-map-directions |
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| Institution offers housing: |
yes |
| Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year: |
yes |
| Housing types (% in housing type, if given): |
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- coed dorms (79%)
- single-student apartments (19%)
- special housing for disabled students (1%)
- special housing for international students (1%)
- other housing including Quiet and substance-free housing. Single sex floors.
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| Percent of freshmen who live in school housing: |
76% |
| Percent of students who live in school housing: |
48% |
| Percent of students who live off campus: |
52% |
| Percent of all students who have cars on campus: |
80% |
| Student conduct policies: |
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class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
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| Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age: |
yes |
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| Every student is required to lease or own a computer: |
no |
| Every student is required to take a computer course: |
no |
| Computer equipment is provided in: |
residence halls, library, computer center/lab(s), student center |
| Total number of microcomputers available to students: |
330 |
| Internet access provided to all students: |
yes |
| E-mail services/accounts provided to all students: |
yes |
| School has a library on campus: |
yes |
| Additional library facilities/collections: |
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Curriculum library. Archives. Special collections. |
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| Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus: |
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Corporate/university history museum; physical therapy, counseling, and bioinformatics labs. |
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| Remedial learning services: |
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reading, writing, math, study skills |
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| Additional services offered: |
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nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
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| Counseling services: |
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minority student, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, psycho-educational counseling. |
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| Career placement services: |
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internships, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training |
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| Services for students with disabilities: |
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note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, adaptive equipment |
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| Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped: |
fully |
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| Student activities: |
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student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, yearbook, radio station |
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| School newspaper(s): |
Spectator, published six to eight times per year |
| Number of honor societies: |
14 |
| Total number of registered organizations: |
45 |
| Campus-based religious organizations: |
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Peacemakers, Students for Life, Justice and Peace, Cavaliers for Christ, Students for Life, Walsh for Justice and Peace, Sisters in Christ, League of Extraordinary Gentlemen, Campus Ministry Retreat team, Campus Ministry Club, Catholic Relief Services student associate program, Nondenominational weekly bible study group, Chaplaincy Sacristans and Liturgical coordinators, Chaplaincy musicians and prayer leaders |
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| Minority student organizations: |
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Black Student Union |
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| International student organizations: |
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World Student Organization |
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| Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees: |
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Pep band, chorale, dance team, B.A.M., Crux, Improv n' Cheese, Campus Ambassadors, Council for Exceptional Children, Habitat for Humanity, University Program Board, Orientation Leaders, Commuter Commission, Cavalier Crazies, College Democrats, College Republicans, Intramurals Advisory Committee, Institute of Management Accountants; Student Alumni, Residence Hall, American Marketing, Pre-Health Care Professionals, and Student Nursing Associations; Live Music, Literary, and Dead Philosophers' Societies; Collegiate Entrepreneurs, Environmental, and Student Wellness Organizations; drama, design, League of Legends, SOS, Lean-In, education, history, philosophy, languages, Spanish, business/communications, speech/debate, pre-law, pre-occupational therapy, pre-physical therapy, science, and behavioral science clubs |
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| School has an athletic program: |
yes |
| Athletic director: |
Dale Howard,
Vice President for Athletics, Athletic Director |
| Director of women's athletics: |
Sara Pratt,
Athletic Compliance Officer, SWA |
| Athletic department's mailing address: |
Jim Dennison,
Director of Athletics,
Walsh University,
2020 Easton Street, NW,
North Canton, OH 4472 |
| School colors: |
maroon and gold |
| School mascot: |
Cavaliers |
| Athletic conference memberships: |
NCAA (Division II), Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Sports offered |
Scholarships? |
Athletic Assoc. |
| Men's baseball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's football | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's golf | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's lacrosse | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's soccer | yes | NAIA |
| Men's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Men's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's basketball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's cross-country | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's golf | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's lacrosse | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's soccer | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's softball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's tennis | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's track and field (indoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's track and field (outdoor) | yes | NCAA Div. II |
| Women's volleyball | yes | NCAA Div. II |
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| Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports: |
30% |
| Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports: |
22% |
| Athletic facilities: |
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artificial turf, baseball, softball, and soccer fields; fitness center, golf course, two gymnasiums, tennis courts, outdoor track, weight room |
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| Intramural/Recreational sports: |
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backpacking, basketball, bowling, flag football, golf, kickball, running, snowboarding, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (indoor/outdoor), volleyball |
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| Club sports for men: |
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basketball, cheerleading, skiing, ultimate Frisbee |
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| Club sports for women: |
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basketball, cheerleading, skiing, ultimate Frisbee |
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| Public transportation serves campus: |
yes |
| Nearest international airport: |
Cleveland (55 miles) |
| Nearest other airport: |
Akron/Canton (8 miles) |
| Nearest passenger train service: |
Alliance (18 miles) |
| Nearest passenger bus service: |
Canton (8 miles) |
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| Institutional employment is available: |
yes |
| Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus: |
15% |
| Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are: |
excellent |
| Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term: |
no |
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| Percent of graduates who pursue further study: |
13% immediately, 13% within one year of graduation |
| List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates: |
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Cleveland State University, Kent State University, Ohio Northern University, Ohio State University, University of Akron, Walsh University, Youngstown State University. |
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| Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major: |
78% within six months of graduation, 78% within one year of graduation |
| List of firms that most frequently hire graduates: |
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Akron Children's Hospital, Akron City Hospital, Akron General Hospital, Aultman Hospital, Canton City School District, Cleveland Clinic, Diebold, First Energy, JM Smucker Co, Kenan Advantage, Mercy Medical Center, Summa Health System, Timken Company, University Hospitals. |
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| List of most prominent alumni/ae: |
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- Roger DeVille, President and CEO of DeVille Development
- Dr. Peter Rogers, Pediatrician and Professor of Pediatrics at Ohio State University, College of Medicine and Public Health
- Richard Jusseaume, President, Walsh University.
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