Walsh University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$31,153

1.77% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$21,009

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

78.2%

2,287 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,160

74.8% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

61.7%

285 Graduates

About

Walsh University is a higher education institution located in Stark County, OH. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Walsh University were Registered Nursing (110 degrees awarded), Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (65 degrees), and Occupational Therapy (32 degrees).

In 2023, 675 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Walsh University. 66.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (390 degrees), 12.6 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Walsh University is $31,153, which is $6,578 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Walsh University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 703 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Walsh University is $31,153, which is $6,578 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,009.

In 2023, 80% of undergraduate students attending Walsh University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$31,153

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Walsh University was $31,153. The cost of tuition at Walsh University is $6,578 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Walsh University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,009

2023 Value

4.88%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Walsh University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,009. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Walsh University grew by 4.88%.

This chart compares the average net price of Walsh University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,490

Room and Board

$790

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Walsh University was of $10,490 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.9% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $790. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 30% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Walsh University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

80%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

80% of undergraduate students at Walsh University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 5.26% with respect to 2022, when 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Walsh University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Walsh University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 703 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Walsh University received 2,287 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 14% annual growth. Out of those 2,287 applicants, 1,788 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 78.2% acceptance rate.

There were 2,160 students enrolled at Walsh University in 2023. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Walsh University has an overall enrollment yield of 18.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

78.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

1,788

Accepted Out of 2,287

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Walsh University was 78.2% (1,788 admissions from 2,287 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 72.5%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 14%, while admissions declined by 7.26%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Walsh University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

2% of enrolled first-time students at Walsh University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Walsh University had a total enrollment of 2,160 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Walsh University is 1,615 students and the part-time enrollment is 545. This means that 74.8% of students enrolled at Walsh University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Walsh University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 56.3% White, 6.48% Black or African American, 3.15% Hispanic or Latino, 2.87% Two or More Races, 1.67% Asian, and 0.0926% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Walsh University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.5%), followed by White Male (26.7%) and Black or African American Male (4.75%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.9%), followed by White Male (11.3%) and Black or African American Female (4.92%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

74.8%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Walsh University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,160 students. The full-time enrollment at Walsh University is 1,615 and the part-time enrollment is 545. This means that 74.8% of students enrolled at Walsh University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Walsh University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Walsh University was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Walsh University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Walsh University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,215 enrolled students
Black or African American
140 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
68 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Walsh University is 56.3% White, 6.48% Black or African American, 3.15% Hispanic or Latino, 2.87% Two or More Races, 1.67% Asian, and 0.0926% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 507 students (23.5%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 225 more women than men received degrees from Walsh University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Walsh University is white (390 degrees awarded). There were 12.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Walsh University is Registered Nursing (110 degrees awarded), followed by Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (65 degrees) and Occupational Therapy (32 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Walsh University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees awarded), Health (265 degrees), and Theology (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Walsh University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,674,336 people), Registered nurses (1,593,460 people), Accountants & auditors (1,052,401 people), Other managers (854,824 people), and Secondary school teachers (577,286 people).

The most specialized majors at Walsh University in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees awarded), Health (265 degrees), Theology (6 degrees), Education (64 degrees), and Business (160 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Walsh University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Walsh University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees awarded), Health (265 degrees), Theology (6 degrees), Education (64 degrees), and Business (160 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Walsh University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,446,854 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,342,039 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (899,109 people), Computer Systems Design (608,381 people), and Banking & related activities (525,283 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Walsh University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
64 degrees awarded
Other Special Education & Teaching
27 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
26 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Walsh University was Registered Nursing with 64 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Walsh University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

225

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

450

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 225 degrees were awarded to men at Walsh University, which is 0.5 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (450).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Walsh University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 33 degrees were awarded to men at Walsh University in Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations, which is 1.03 times more than the 32 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 150 degrees were awarded to men at Walsh University in Registered Nursing, which is 6.25 times more than the 24 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

69%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 46% of students graduating from Walsh University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 69% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 69% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Walsh University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 29.1% of graduates (83 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
390 degrees awarded
Black or African American
31 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Walsh University is white (390 degrees awarded). There were 12.6 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (31 degrees).

26.8% of degree recipients (181 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
273 degrees awarded
White Male
117 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Walsh University is white female (273 degrees awarded). There were 2.33 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (117 degrees).

Operations

Walsh University has an endowment valued at nearly $36.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.88M (10.6%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Walsh University had a total salary expenditure of 46.6M. Walsh University employs 38 Assistant professors, 29 Associate professors and 21 Professors. Most academics at Walsh University are Female Assistant professor (31), Female Associate professor (16), and Male Associate professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Walsh University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 53 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 34 employees, and Service with 23 employees.

Endowment

$36.6M

2023 Endowment

8.55%

growth from 2022

Walsh University has an endowment valued at about $36.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Walsh University grew 8.55% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $13.2M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Walsh University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$18.4M

2023 Salaries

2.59%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Walsh University paid a median of $18.4M in salaries, which represents 39.5% of their overall expenditure ($46.6M) and a 2.59% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.19% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.44% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.5M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Walsh University paid a total of $6.5M to 95 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

38 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

53 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Walsh University were Assistant professor with 38 employees, Associate professor with 29 employees, and Professor with 21 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Walsh University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 53 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 34 employees, and Service with 23 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Walsh University was Female Assistant professor with 31 employees, Female Associate professor with 16 employees, and Male Associate professor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Walsh University.

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