Walsh University

https://www.walsh.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$30,205

0.986% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$20,350

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.19%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

79.9%

1,858 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,440

69.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

68.6%

301 Graduates

About

Walsh University is a higher education institution located in Stark County, OH. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Walsh University were General Business Administration & Management (84 degrees awarded), Nursing School (48 degrees), and Other Education (31 degrees).

In 2021, 757 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Walsh University. 63.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (475 degrees), 19 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Walsh University is $30,205, which is $7,021 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Walsh University is $30,205, which is $7,021 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,350.

In 2021, 77% of undergraduate students attending Walsh University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$30,205

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Walsh University was $30,205. The cost of tuition at Walsh University is $7,021 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$20,350

2021 Value

2.82%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Walsh University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,350. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Walsh University grew by 2.82%.

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

$10,082

Room and Board

$1,128

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Walsh University was of $10,082 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.1% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,128. The cost of books and supplies did not change 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

77%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

77% of undergraduate students at Walsh University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.28% with respect to 2020, when 78% 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.

1.19%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Walsh University was 1.19%, which represents 9 out of the 755 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 1,858 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 12% annual growth. Out of those 1,858 applicants, 1,485 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 79.9% acceptance rate.

There were 2,440 students enrolled at Walsh University in 2021. 11% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Walsh University has an overall enrollment yield of 22.6%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

79.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,485

Accepted Out of 1,858

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Walsh University was 79.9% (1,485 admissions from 1,858 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 76.6%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 12%, while admissions declined by −8.16%..

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

11%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

11% of enrolled first-time students at Walsh University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Walsh University had a total enrollment of 2,440 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Walsh University is 1,691 students and the part-time enrollment is 749. This means that 69.3% of students enrolled at Walsh University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Walsh University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.1% White, 5.61% Black or African American, 4.18% Two or More Races, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.943% Asian, and 0.123% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Walsh University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (28.3%), followed by White Male (21.6%) and Black or African American Male (3.99%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (37.3%), followed by White Male (10.5%) and Black or African American Female (3.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

69.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Walsh University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,440 students. The full-time enrollment at Walsh University is 1,691 and the part-time enrollment is 749. This means that 69.3% of students enrolled at Walsh University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

71%

2021 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 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
1,247 enrolled students
Black or African American
137 enrolled students
Two or More Races
102 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Walsh University is 51.1% White, 5.61% Black or African American, 4.18% Two or More Races, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.943% Asian, and 0.123% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 713 students (29.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 207 more women than men received degrees from Walsh University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Walsh University is white (475 degrees awarded). There were 19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Walsh University is General Business Administration & Management (84 degrees awarded), followed by Nursing School (48 degrees) and Other Education (31 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (31 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (9 degrees), and EDUCATION. (96 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 (1,822,793 people), Accountants & auditors (1,063,729 people), Other managers (800,905 people), Secondary school teachers (509,101 people), and Financial managers (489,846 people).

The most specialized majors at Walsh University in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (31 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (9 degrees), EDUCATION. (96 degrees), Biology (46 degrees), and Business (205 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Walsh University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (31 degrees awarded), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (9 degrees), EDUCATION. (96 degrees), Biology (46 degrees), and Business (205 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (3,224,423 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (852,729 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (757,254 people), Computer Systems Design (533,885 people), and Banking & related activities (505,857 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 (2021)

Registered Nursing
63 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
43 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
33 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Walsh University was Registered Nursing with 63 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

275

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

482

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 275 degrees were awarded to men at Walsh University, which is 0.571 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (482).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 54 degrees were awarded to men at Walsh University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.871 times less than the 62 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Walsh University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.15 times more than the 54 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 43% of students graduating from Walsh University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 62% 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.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Walsh University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 7.31% of graduates (22 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
475 degrees awarded
Black or African American
25 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Walsh University is white (475 degrees awarded). There were 19 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

24.3% of degree recipients (184 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
295 degrees awarded
White Male
180 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Walsh University is white female (295 degrees awarded). There were 1.64 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (180 degrees).

Operations

Walsh University has an endowment valued at nearly $39.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 8.6M (21.9%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Walsh University had a total salary expenditure of 46.6M. Walsh University employs 39 Assistant professors, 28 Associate professors and 25 Professors. Most academics at Walsh University are Female Assistant professor (26), Male Associate professor (14), and Female Associate professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Walsh University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 52 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 36 employees, and Service with 24 employees.

Endowment

$39.2M

2021 Endowment

34%

growth from 2020

Walsh University has an endowment valued at about $39.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Walsh University grew 34% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.2M 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

$19.3M

2021 Salaries

7.44%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Walsh University paid a median of $19.3M in salaries, which represents 41.5% of their overall expenditure ($46.6M) and a 7.44% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.29M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Walsh University paid a total of $6.29M to 96 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

39 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

52 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Walsh University were Assistant professor with 39 employees, Associate professor with 28 employees, and Professor with 25 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Walsh University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 52 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 36 employees, and Service with 24 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Walsh University was Female Assistant professor with 26 employees, Male Associate professor with 14 employees, and Female Associate professor with 14 employees.

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