Walsh University Athletics

Walsh competes in NCAA Division II, where athletic scholarships are allowed but the pressure is less intense than big-time Division I programs. Nearly half the student body participates in varsity athletics, with 596 athletes out of 1,294 total students. The Cavaliers field 18 varsity teams in the Great Midwest Athletic Conference, a regional league that includes fellow Ohio schools like Ursuline and Tiffin. Walsh distributes over $4.1 million in athletic scholarships across all sports. The university has built a solid Division II reputation since transitioning from NAIA in the early 2000s. Basketball and soccer tend to be the most competitive programs, though the school emphasizes balanced athletic participation rather than focusing on one flagship sport.