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Walsh University
Walsh University says yes to 70.7% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $59,764 median earnings.
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Walsh University occupies suburban North Canton, OH — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. The school maintains its Roman Catholic affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $81,510 four years out. 27.4% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,390 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 72.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1056 and 1215 — near the OH middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Walsh University's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Walsh University received 2,287 applications and admitted 1,788 (78.2%), with 337 enrolling.
You can apply to Walsh University without scores. Among admitted students who did submit, the middle half landed between 1056 and 1215; applicants below that range often simply apply without them.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 508 | 545 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 548 | 600 | 625 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 25 | 28 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Walsh University compares
| Walsh University | Ohio median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 70.7% | 76.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $35,745 | $29,500 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $59,764 | $52,356 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors Walsh University: $59,764 median at year ten, versus $52,356 across Ohio institutions.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $35,745 regardless of where you're from. At Walsh University, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 1,390 — Walsh University is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
58.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 42% don't — ask a Walsh University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Walsh University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $81,510 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $75,364 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $71,604 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $71,266 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $71,001 |
| Marketing | $68,678 |
| Biology, General | $66,592 |
| Sociology | $55,867 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $53,469 |
| Psychology, General | $51,967 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $46,374 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $39,112 |
Median earnings for these 12 Walsh University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $59,764 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 36 additional Walsh University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Walsh University?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1056–1215 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 70.7% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Walsh University's acceptance rate?
78.2% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,788 admitted from 2,287 applicants.
How much does Walsh University cost?
At Walsh University, published tuition is $35,745 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Walsh University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Walsh University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $59,764 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Ohio
- Ursuline College — 74.9% admitted
- Wittenberg University — 72.4% admitted
- Youngstown State University — 84.5% admitted
- Tiffin University — 80% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.