Campus & Student Life at Walsh University

Home to about 1,850 undergraduates in 2020, Walsh is a small, private university located in North Canton, Ohio. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Walsh offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Walsh can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Walsh Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Walsh University is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

Walsh Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 16.0% of the student population at Walsh. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Walsh Disability Services.

Walsh for the Military

While not a "service academy", Walsh does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Walsh Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Walsh for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Walsh University

Walsh offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Walsh University

Walsh has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,850 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,531 (82.8%). Part-time attendance was 319 (17.2%).

Walsh University is Ranked #1,443 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Walsh is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Walsh #1443 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Walsh by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Walsh Diversity Guide.

Walsh University Competes in the NCAA

Walsh has a total of 404 student athletes, 258 men and 146 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Walsh University Athletics