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Walsh University is an independent Catholic university in North Canton, Ohio, in the Midwestern United States. It opened in 1960, has a 156-acre main campus and welcomes students of all faiths from 42 states and 35 countries. Service is part of the core curriculum: volunteer work is required of all students.

Walsh offers more than 60 undergraduate majors, plus graduate and online accelerated programmes for adults. Main areas include:

  • Nursing and health sciences, with pre-professional tracks and an early-assurance BS/DPT physical therapy route
  • Business, management and data analytics
  • Teacher education
  • Computer science and cybersecurity
  • Theology, philosophy and the humanities

Graduate degrees include the MBA, the MSN and DNP in nursing, the Master of Occupational Therapy and a three-year Doctor of Physical Therapy. More than 100 international students from over 35 countries study at Walsh, and the international admissions office offers a personalised admissions and visa transfer process; English pathway programmes with partner ESL schools lead to undergraduate study without a test score. Students can live in the university's residence halls, and Walsh competes in NCAA Division II athletics.

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Type of school

Private University

Telephone

+1 330-490-7090

URL

https://www.walsh.edu/

Location

2020 East Maple Street, North Canton, OH, The United States, 44720-3396

More information about Academic Programs

More than 60 undergraduate majors and a range of minors (including an AI minor), with an Honors Program and the Blouin Scholars Program. Examples:

  • Accounting, actuarial science, finance and data analytics
  • Nursing, exercise science and pre-professional tracks (pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy), plus an early-assurance BS/DPT in physical therapy
  • Engineering, cybersecurity and game development
  • Museum studies and theology
  • Professional aviation (2+2)

More information about Graduate Programs

  • Master of Business Administration (MBA), online
  • Master of Arts in Counseling and Human Development, online
  • Master of Arts in Education and Master of Dyslexia Therapy
  • Master of Science in Exercise Physiology, online
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), online
  • Master of Occupational Therapy (hybrid) and Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (online)
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy, three years

Admission Requirements

Walsh has rolling admissions with several start dates a year; international applicants should send all documents at least five weeks before the start of term. First-year applicants must finish secondary school in their home country before enrolling and need a GPA of at least 2.0 on the U.S. 4.0 scale. Documents:

  • Free online application
  • Secondary school transcripts and exam results, with certified English translations
  • English proficiency test scores

Scanned PDFs are accepted for admission; admitted students then receive an I-20 for the student visa.

Language Requirements

International students who have not lived in an English-speaking country or attended a U.S. or IB school for at least two years must meet one of these minimums:

  • TOEFL iBT 62
  • IELTS Academic 5.5
  • Duolingo 95
  • SAT evidence-based reading and writing 500 or ACT English 21

Conditional admission is possible as an English Pathway student through partner ESL programmes, which do not require a test score.

Fees

Estimated undergraduate expenses for the 2026-27 academic year:

  • Full-time tuition: US$37,020
  • Housing: US$6,190
  • Full meal plan (19 meals a week): US$6,730
  • Fees: general fee US$40 per credit hour, technology fee US$100, first-year fee US$200, registration fee US$15, parking US$150

Housing

Walsh offers several on-campus housing options. Residence halls have computer labs, laundry facilities, study areas and TV lounges, and every room includes high-speed internet, phone and voicemail service and basic extended cable at no extra cost. For 2026-27, housing is estimated at US$6,190 and the full meal plan (19 meals a week) at US$6,730.

Apply Online

https://www.walsh.edu/international-freshmen-admissions.html