Catholic university in Ohio educating leaders through service, faith, and hands-on learning.
Walsh offers nearly 100 undergraduate majors and minors alongside seven graduate degree programs including Doctorate of Physical Therapy, Master of Occupational Therapy, Master of Science in Nursing, Master of Business Administration, and Doctor of Nursing Practice. The university emphasizes experiential learning through internships, on-site training, student teaching, and service learning. All students are required to complete volunteer work as part of the core curriculum. Faculty maintain a 15:1 student-to-faculty ratio and bring international perspectives rooted in Catholic faith.
The 136-acre main campus in North Canton features 27 buildings including Farrell Hall (1960), the Timken Natural Sciences Center, Saint John Paul II Center for Science Innovation, Birk Center for the Arts, and the Gaetano M. Cecchini Family Health and Wellness Complex. Residential options include multiple dormitories and apartment-style housing. The university hosts the Hoover Historical Center and features the Walsh University Peace Pole honoring peace advocates. Students come from 42 states and 35 countries, creating a diverse residential community.
Walsh welcomes first-time, transfer, international, military, and online students. The university offers multiple pathways including traditional undergraduate admission, graduate programs, and accelerated online degree completion. Financial aid is widely available, with 98% of students receiving scholarships or aid. The WU Promise Grant provides tuition-free education opportunities. Admissions counselors support students from initial campus visits through enrollment and orientation.
Walsh competes in NCAA Division II as a member of the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, sponsoring 26 varsity teams (11 men's, 11 women's, plus sprint football and STUNT). The university maintains an alumni network of 18,000 graduates worldwide and provides career coaching throughout students' four-year experience. The Office of Alumni and Career Connections facilitates networking with employers and alumni to support lifelong career development and engagement.