Walsh University

2020 E. Maple Street
North Canton, OH 44720
http://www.walsh.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1958
Religious AffiliationRoman Catholic
Undergrad Students1,859
Endowment6,417,209
Application DeadlineAugust 15
Application Fee25
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineAugust 15
Tuition17,720
Room/Board7,130
Services
Associated FirmsDiebold, The Timken Co, University Hospital
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
Museumsphysical therapy lab, counseling lab, Hoover Museum (vacuum sweepers)
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Museumsphysical therapy lab, counseling lab, Hoover Museum (vacuum sweepers)
Periodical Subs5,412
# of Books139,543
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months71%
within one year79%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size143 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing50%
College housing typescoed dorms (79%), women's dorms (0%), men's dorms (0%), apartment for single students (20%), special housing for disabled students (1%)
Popular EventsWalsh Fest, Finals Week Late Night Breakfast; Homecoming; Intramurals; Apollo Night; Vegas Night; Candlelight Service; Cultural Series
Nearest AirportCleveland (65), Akron/Canton (8)
Nearest TrainCleveland (60)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, pep band, radio station, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations32
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Spectator (six to seven issues per year)
Honor SocietiesChi Sigma Iota (Counseling); Kappa Delta Pi (Education); Sigma Theta Tau (Nursing); National Residence Hall Honorary; Upsilon Pi Epsilon (Computer Science)
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Peacemakers, Institute for Peace and Justice; Student Campus Ministry
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) International Club, Black Student Union
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) BACCHUS, Behavioral Science Club, Black Students Union, Business and Communications Club, Campus Ambassadors, CEO Club, Circle K Club, College Democrats, College Republicans, Commuter Commission, Council for Exceptional Children, Dance Team, Education Club, Genesius Players Drama Troupe, Habitat for Humanity, International Club, Literary Society, Martial Arts Club, Memory Book Club, Pre-Physical Therapy Club, Residence Hall Council, Science Club, Ski Club, Student Campus Ministry, Student Nurses? Association, Student Right to Life Club, The Spectator, University Program Board, WCAV, Walsh University Chorale, Walsh Instrumental Ensemble, Student Government