independent, specialized institution founded in 1922 by Mervyn B. Walsh. Its main campus covers 20 acres (8 hectares) in suburban Troy, Mich. Walsh also operates extension sites throughout the state. An upper-level college, all students transfer into Walsh with previous credits. Enrollment consists of approximately 2,100 undergraduate and 1,500 graduate students, most of whom are state residents. Women outnumber men. Approximately 80 percent of the undergraduates attend part-time. All students commute to classes. The college operates on a trimester calendar. The faculty consists of more part-time than full-time instructors. Walsh awards bachelor's and master's degrees and focuses on business-related fields such as accounting, administration, computer information systems, finance, and marketing. Many students participate in extracurricular professional clubs. |