What Walsh University does

Walsh University is a private, nonprofit Catholic institution of higher education founded in 1960 by the Brothers of Christian Instruction in North Canton, Ohio. It operates a 156-acre, 27-building main campus serving 2,311 students from 42 U.S. states and 35 countries, supported by 109 full-time faculty (80% holding Ph.D. or terminal degrees) and a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. The university delivers more than 60 undergraduate majors, graduate programs in nursing, business, education, counseling, occupational therapy, and physical therapy, plus online and accelerated degree pathways for working adults, with hybrid models targeted at healthcare workforce development.

The academic platform is built on the Canvas learning management system for online and hybrid course delivery, with the proprietary Cavalier Center self-service portal providing students electronic access to registration, grades, and financial aid. Specialized accreditations span HLC (institutional), ACOTE, CACREP, CAEP, ACBSP, CAPTE, and CCNE, supporting the institution's core verticals in nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, counseling, education, and business. NCAA Division II athletics with 24 teams in the G-MAC conference, Study Beyond global learning programs (Rome, Carlow, Gaming), the Cavs Cor Cordium peer community program, and 60+ student organizations form the co-curricular layer.

The business model is tuition-dependent: estimated 2025-26 undergraduate tuition is $35,600/year, with housing at $6,070 and the full meal plan at $6,470, totaling ~$48,140 annually. 98% of students receive institutional financial aid, with $30M in grants and scholarships disbursed in 2023 alone. The FY19 operating budget was $70.78M, the endowment stands at $33.68M, and 2022 financial aid outflows were $28.73M. Revenue is supplemented by federal grants (~$950K cumulative from DOJ OVAW since 2017), state grants, alumni philanthropy (e.g., 2026 Biery Family baseball stadium gift), and auxiliary services. The customer base is a long-tail of individual students diversified geographically, with clinical partnerships (Aultman Hospital, Mercy Medical Center) supporting experiential learning in healthcare programs.

Name

Walsh University

Legal name

Walsh University

Website

https://walsh.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1960

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Walsh University is a private Catholic university in North Canton, Ohio, founded in 1960 by the Brothers of Christian Instruction, serving 2,311 students across 60+ undergraduate and graduate programs with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio and expanding online and accelerated degree pathways.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension) (EDAHALAB)

Keywords

• Higher education services
• Undergraduate degree programs
• Graduate nursing programs
• Online accelerated degrees
• Study abroad programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Canton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Primary revenue stream from undergraduate and graduate tuition. Estimated undergraduate tuition $35,600/year for 2025-26 academic year. Additional fees for specific programs and services.
2. Room and Board: On-campus housing and dining services revenue. Housing $6,070/year, Full Meal Plan $6,470/year. Residential students required for those under 23 unless accompanied by spouse/children.
3. Financial Aid: Operating budget FY19 of $70,783,000. Endowment of $33,679,794. Financial Aid paid in 2022 was $28,730,311. In 2023 alone, Walsh awarded $30 million in grants and scholarships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Walsh University delivers undergraduate, graduate, and online accelerated degree programs across more than 60 majors, supplemented by Study Beyond global learning experiences, NCAA Division II athletics, and Catholic-identity formation. Revenue is generated through tuition (estimated $35,600/year undergraduate for 2025-26), room and board ($6,070 housing + $6,470 meal plan), and auxiliary fees, with 98% of students receiving financial aid. Programs span business, nursing, education, counseling, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and the sciences.

Product overview

Walsh University is a Catholic university offering undergraduate, graduate, and online adult accelerated degree programs. The institution provides traditional face-to-face education through its undergraduate and graduate programs across multiple colleges, supplemented by flexible online and accelerated options for working adults. Key offerings include Study Beyond global learning programs, Peace Corps Prep, and comprehensive international student services. The university operates NCAA Division II athletics with 24 teams, maintains a student portal (Cavalier Center), and provides extensive student life programs including Cavs Cor Cordium peer networks and over 40 student organizations. Walsh serves students from 42 states and 35 countries with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Biery Family Baseball Stadium and Tim Mead Field: Athletic facility named after the Biery family who provided major gift for baseball stadium upgrades
• Cavs Cor Cordium
• Study Beyond
• WU Promise Grant
• Campus Ministry

Products and services

• Undergraduate Programs More than 60 traditional four-year undergraduate degree programs across business, sciences, humanities, education, nursing, and other fields, with small class sizes (14:1 ratio) and hands-on experiential learning.
• Graduate Programs Master's and doctoral degree programs including MBA, Education, Nursing, Counseling, Occupational Therapy, and Doctor of Nursing Practice and Doctor of Physical Therapy.
• Online & Accelerated Programs Flexible online and accelerated degree completion options for working adults, including undergraduate, graduate, certificates, licensures, endorsements, and skilled workforce training programs.
• Expanded Online Nursing Programs Online nursing programs using hybrid models combining remote coursework with in-person clinical training, targeting working healthcare professionals and addressing nationwide workforce shortages.
• Study Beyond (Study Abroad) Global and experiential learning initiative offering short-term faculty-led programs, semester abroad experiences in Rome (Italy), Gaming (Austria), and Carlow (Ireland), plus domestic immersion trips, international internships, and service learning.
• Peace Corps Prep Program Preparatory program building four core competencies through coursework, hands-on experience, and professional development to prepare students for international development fieldwork and potential Peace Corps service.
• International Student Services Comprehensive support for international students including F-1 visa guidance, immigration counseling, health insurance requirements, employment guidance (CPT, OPT), and cultural integration programs through the Office of Culture and Belonging.
• NCAA Division II Athletics 24 athletic teams competing in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference (G-MAC), offering student-athletes opportunity to participate at NCAA Division II level within the Cav Nation athletics brand.

Quantifiable outcome

• 98% of students receive financial scholarship or aid
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Peace CorpscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Peace Corps Prep program selected Walsh University as a Preparatory institution in 2015. Program prepares students for international development fieldwork and potential Peace Corps service through four core competencies.
• Carlow College (Ireland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSemester abroad partnership for Study Beyond program in Ireland. Students engage with literature, humanities, and cultural studies at Carlow College in Carlow, Ireland.
• Fulbright U.S. Student Grant ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWalsh students and alumni encouraged to apply for Fulbright grants. Administered nationally by Institute of International Education at Walsh by Study Beyond Office.
• Aultman HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partnership for healthcare programs. Hospital locations include Aultman Hospital (2600 Sixth St. S.W., Canton) and Mercy Medical Center (1320 Mercy Dr. N.W., Canton) for student clinical training and health services.
• IMG (International Medical Group)minorOthersInternational student health insurance provider. Provides health insurance coverage for international students with coverage limits including $500,000 maximum, medical evacuation $500,000, repatriation $10,000.
• OhioLINKcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLibrary consortium membership providing access to shared electronic resources, databases, and interlibrary loan services across Ohio institutions.
• Higher Learning Commission (HLC)coreOthersRegional accreditation body. Walsh University is accredited by HLC as a degree-granting institution.
• Various Clinical AffiliatescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical partnerships for nursing, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and other health programs providing experiential training opportunities. Includes hospitals, clinics, and healthcare facilities throughout Ohio.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• John Carroll University: Private Jesuit Catholic university near Cleveland, Ohio with broader scale and stronger selectivity. Comparable in faith-based brand, undergraduate programming, and NE Ohio recruitment, but represents the more selective Catholic alternative.
• University of Mount Union: Private, faith-affiliated liberal arts university in Alliance, Ohio with similar enrollment scale (~2,200 students), Division III athletics, and comparable tuition/financial aid profile. Operates as a direct comparator for traditional undergraduate recruitment in NE Ohio.
• Franciscan University of Steubenville: Private Catholic university in Steubenville, Ohio with similar scale and faith-based mission. Competes with Walsh for Catholic-constituent students in Ohio and through online accelerated programs.
• University of Dayton: Large Catholic research university in Ohio with extensive online graduate programs and nursing/healthcare offerings. Comparable in faith-based identity and nursing/healthcare scale, though larger and more nationally recognized.
• University of Findlay: Private Christian university in Findlay, Ohio with comparable enrollment (~3,000-4,000), equestrian/healthcare programs, and a similar mix of online and campus-based adult/graduate programs. Direct competitor for adult accelerated learners and online programs statewide.
• Malone University: Private Christian university in Canton, Ohio offering undergraduate and graduate programs with a similar tuition-discounted enrollment model. Overlaps directly with Walsh in local market for traditional and adult learners and shares the same regional Catholic/Christian demographic.
• Mount St. Mary's University (Maryland): Private Catholic liberal arts university with comparable enrollment (~2,000-3,000 students) and accelerated/online adult degree programs. Similar market positioning around faith, affordability, and healthcare/business undergraduate programs.

Emerging players

• Western Governors University: Nonprofit online university with healthcare, business, and education programs at national scale and low tuition. Represents the dominant pure-play competitor Walsh faces in scaling online accelerated programs beyond Ohio.
• Chamberlain University: For-profit nursing and healthcare-focused university offering online accelerated programs at national scale. Direct competitor for Walsh's expanding online nursing program and graduate healthcare offerings.
• Southern New Hampshire University: Large nonprofit with one of the largest online enrollment footprints, including nursing and healthcare programs. Relevant peer as Walsh scales its online nursing and adult accelerated programs and competes for working adult learners nationally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/WalshUniversity
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/OhioWalshUniversity
• Facebookfacebook.com/63012866189
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/walsh-university
• Instagraminstagram.com/walshuniversity

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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