# Walsh University

Private nonprofit college in North Canton, OH. IPEDS ID 206437.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/walsh-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/walsh-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 71% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $20,493 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 59%; beats 70% of OH colleges and 60% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $59,764; beats 81% of OH colleges and 69% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $20,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,458 |
| 30-48k | $17,849 |
| 48-75k | $18,642 |
| 75-110k | $22,737 |
| 110k+ | $20,373 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.11 years on average (56% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $59,764 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in OH (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $20,458 | $84,082 | 3.5 years |
| 30-48k | $17,849 | $73,359 | 3.0 years |
| 48-75k | $18,642 | $76,619 | 3.1 years |
| 75-110k | $22,737 | $93,449 | 3.8 years |
| 110k+ | $20,373 | $83,733 | 3.4 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $47,575
- Tuition and fees: $35,745
- Housing and meals: $11,810; books: $790

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 510–630; SAT math: 530–650; ACT: 20–27 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 2,287 applicants, 1,788 admitted, 337 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 71%, ACT 20–27 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 78%, ACT 21–28 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (48 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | $68,181 | $81,510 | $28,000 |
| Business Administration | $48,824 | $75,364 | $32,000 |
| Accounting | $57,043 | $71,604 | $27,600 |
| Human Resources | $80,566 | $71,266 | $29,812 |
| Business / Corporate Communications | $46,213 | $71,001 | $30,619 |
| Marketing | not reported | $68,678 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $31,250 | $66,592 | $27,000 |
| Sociology | not reported | $55,867 | $28,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | not reported | $53,469 | $26,805 |
| Psychology | $27,577 | $51,967 | $27,000 |
| Communications | $29,861 | $46,374 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $34,355 | $39,112 | $27,000 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $38,609 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Education, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Museology / Museum Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Behavioral Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Psychology, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminal Justice | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Medical Laboratory Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Finance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $79,610 (Canton-Massillon, OH), $82,510 (OH), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $81,130 (Canton-Massillon, OH), $94,270 (OH), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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