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Walsh University
2020 E. Maple Street
North Canton, OH 44720

Official telephone: (330) 490-7090
Toll-free telephone: (800) 362-9846
Fax number: (330) 490-7165

Website: www.walsh.edu

Screen last updated on: January 2009

Student ProfileTOP

Total undergraduates:

2,146

Full-time undergraduates:

1,710

Part-time undergraduates:

436

Total graduate students:

362

Full-time graduate students:

Part-time graduate students:

278

Average age of full-time undergraduates:

U.S. region where majority of students come from:

Midwest

Percent of full-time U.S. undergraduates from out of state:

First-year student breakdown:


2.9%	Black (non-Hispanic)
1.5%	Asian or Pacific Islander
1.5%	Hispanic
87.0%	White (non-Hispanic)
0.4%	total international (nonresident aliens)
6.6%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

Undergraduate breakdown:


5.4%	Black (non-Hispanic)
0.4%	American Indian or Alaskan Native
0.4%	Asian or Pacific Islander
0.8%	Hispanic
79.7%	White (non-Hispanic)
0.8%	total international (nonresident aliens)
12.4%	race/ethnicity unreported/unknown

Campus EnvironmentTOP

Campus size:

143 acres

City or town school is located in:

North Canton, OH

Population of city/town:

16,369

Locations of branch/satellite campuses:

Medina, Akron, Canfield, Aultman College of Nursing and Health Services in North Canton, Uganda

Nearest major city:

Cleveland

Distance of nearest major city:

60 miles

Population of nearest major city:

478,403

Living on CampusTOP

Institution offers housing:

yes

Campus housing available to all unmarried students regardless of year:

yes

Housing types (% in housing type, if given):

coed dorms (79%)
single-student apartments (20%)
special housing for disabled students (1%)
other housing including apartment-style residence halls with kitchens; quiet, substance-free housing

Percent of freshmen who live in school housing:

47%

Percent of students who live in school housing:

39%

Percent of students who live off campus:

61%

Percent of all students who have cars on campus:

80%

Student conduct policies:

class attendance policies set by individual instructors, hazing prohibited, smoking prohibited

Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age:

yes

Study FacilitiesTOP

Every student is required to lease or own a computer:

Every student is required to take a computer course:

Computer equipment is provided in:

residence halls, library, student center

Total number of microcomputers available to students:

295

Internet access provided to all students:

yes

E-mail services/accounts provided to all students:

yes

School has a library on campus:

yes

Additional library facilities/collections:

Curriculum library.

Museums and other special academic buildings/equipment on campus:

physical therapy, counseling, and bioinformatics labs. Museum.

Assistance ServicesTOP

Remedial learning services:

reading, writing, math, study skills

Additional services offered:

nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance

Counseling services:

minority student, veteran student, older student, career, personal, academic, psychological, Psycho-educational

Career placement services:

internships, interest inventory, on-campus job interviews, resumé assistance, alumni services, interview training

Services for students with disabilities:

note-taking services, tape recorders, tutors, reader services, special housing, learning center, priority seating, untimed tests, exam on tape or computer, extended time for tests, typist/scribe, substitution of courses

Amount of campus that is accessible to physically handicapped:

75%

Social ActivitiesTOP

Number of social fraternities on campus:

Number of social sororities on campus:

Student activities:

student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station

School newspaper(s):

Spectator, published six to eight times a year

Number of honor societies:

Total number of registered organizations:

Campus-based religious organizations:

Peacekeepers, Students for Life, Campus Ministry Club, Walsh for Justice and Peace

Minority student organizations:

Black Student Union, International Club

Other student organizations, musical groups, activities, and committees:

Art Club--BAM, Behavioral Science Club, Campus Ambassadors, Council for Exceptional Children, Dance team, Education Club, Genesius Players Drama Club, Habitat for Humanity, History Club, International Club, Intramurals Advisory
Committee, Business and Communications Club, Languages Club, Literary Society, Live Music Society, Martial Arts Club, Philosophy Club, Pre-Health Care Professional SOS Club (Serving our Servicemen/women), Student Nursing Association, University Programming Board, Walsh Chorale, Walsh Environmental Organization, Walsh University PEP Band, Walsh University Student Government, Cavalier Crazies, Circle K, College Democrats, College Republicans, Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization, Commuter Commission

AthleticsTOP

School has an athletic program:

yes

Athletic director:

Dale Howard,
Athletic Director and VP of Student Affairs

Director of women's athletics:

Laurel Wartluft,
Assistant AD/ Senior Women's Administrator

Athletic department's mailing address:

Jim Dennison
Director of Athletics
Walsh University
2020 Easton Street, NW
North Canton, OH 4472

School colors:

Maroon and Gold

School mascot:

Cavaliers

Athletic conference memberships:

American Mideast Conference (NAIA); Mid-States Football Association (NAIA)

Sports offered	Scholarships?	Athletic Assoc.
Men's baseball	yes	NAIA
Men's basketball	yes	NAIA
Men's cross-country	yes	NAIA
Men's football	yes	NAIA
Men's golf	yes	NAIA
Men's soccer	yes	NAIA
Men's tennis	yes	NAIA
Men's track and field (indoor)	yes	NAIA
Men's track and field (outdoor)	yes	NAIA
Women's basketball	yes	NAIA
Women's cross-country	yes	NAIA
Women's golf	yes	NAIA
Women's soccer	yes	NAIA
Women's softball	yes	NAIA
Women's tennis	yes	NAIA
Women's track and field (indoor)	yes	NAIA
Women's track and field (outdoor)	yes	NAIA
Women's volleyball	yes	NAIA

Percent of students in varsity/club intercollegiate sports:

24%

Percent of students in intramural/recreational sports:

24%

Athletic facilities:

gymnasium, weight rooms, artificial turf field, fitness center, tennis courts, outdoor track, baseball field, two softball fields, soccer fields, two golf courses

Intramural/Recreational sports:

basketball, bowling, flag football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (indoor), track and field (outdoor), volleyball

Club sports for men:

cheerleading, ski club, ultimate frisbee

Club sports for women:

cheerleading, ski club, ultimate frisbee

Getting AwayTOP

Public transportation serves campus:

yes

Nearest international airport:

Cleveland (65 miles)

Nearest other airport:

Akron/Canton (8 miles)

Nearest passenger train service:

Cleveland (60 miles)

Nearest passenger bus service:

Canton (8 miles)

Paying the BillsTOP

Institutional employment is available:

yes

Percent of full-time undergraduates working on campus:

Off-campus employment opportunities for undergraduates are:

excellent

Freshmen are discouraged from working for first term:

After GraduationTOP

Percent of graduates who pursue further study:

23% within one year of graduation

List of graduate schools most often selected by recent graduates:

Kent State University, University of Akron, Walsh University

Percent of graduates who enter job market in field related to major:

71% within six months of graduation, 79% within one year of graduation

List of firms that most frequently hire graduates:

AEP, Akron General Hospital, Century 21, City of Marietta, Cingular, Cox Insurance, CSI Insurance, Depuy Orthopedics, Diebold, Fed Ex, First National Bank, Goodyear, GP Morgan Chase, Holmes County Schools, Malvern Schools, Marlington Local Schools, Mercy Hospital, Old Dominion Trucking, Next Step, Plain Local Schools, Precision Excavating, Snider-Blake Personnel, Stark County Board of Health, Summit County, The Washington Center, Timken, Westfield Insurance

List of most prominent alumni/ae:

Roger DeVille, President and CEO of DeVille Development
Dr. Peter Rogers, Pediatrician & Prof. of Pediatrics at Ohio State U, College of Medicine and Public Health voted among Ohio's 100 Best Physicians
Richard Jusseaume, President, Walsh University

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