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7.31.2024
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Overall Niche Grade
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Academics
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Value
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Diversity
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Campus
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Athletics
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Party Scene
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Professors
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Location
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Dorms
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Campus Food
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Student Life
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Safety
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About
About Baldwin Wallace...
- Common App Accepted
- No Application Fee
- Private
- SAT/ACT Optional
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Ohio Athletic Conference
- Ohio
- Berea
From Baldwin Wallace University
At Baldwin Wallace University, an extraordinary experience awaits! We teach you how to think, solve problems, and write and speak with confidence. With more than 75 academic programs in the sciences, health, performing arts, and more, we ensure you have a rich foundation of transferable skills no matter where your career takes you.
The best part is you’ll be prepared for life after BW. Our graduates transition from internships to careers in Cleveland and across the country, taking advantage of networking opportunities along the way. In a post-graduation alumni survey, 96 percent of BW students found rewarding jobs or entered the graduate or professional school of their choice within six months of graduation.
Students describe Baldwin Wallace as friendly, supportive, and welcoming. Experience BW’s unique community by scheduling a campus visit—in person or virtually. See how BW’s unsurpassed academic tradition, location and commitment to affordability inspire lifelong success.
Upcoming Events
Aug7
Yellow Jacket Summer Cookout
Baldwin Wallace University
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Each Yellow Jacket Summer Cookout begins with a full campus walking tour and ends with a delicious BW meal—on us! During your time on campus, you’ll receive information about the admission process, scholarships, academic offerings at BW, life on campus, and more! This general overview of BW is the perfect opportunity to see if BW is a good fit for you before you begin the college application process.
Each Yellow Jacket Summer Cookout begins with a full campus walking tour and ends with a delicious BW meal—on us! During your time on campus, you’ll receive information about the admission process, scholarships, academic offerings at BW, life on campus, and more! This general overview of BW is the perfect opportunity to see if BW is a good fit for you before you begin the college application process.
Aug9
Yellow Jacket Discovery Day
Baldwin Wallace University
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One of the best ways to experience BW is by seeing campus in person. Each Yellow Jacket Discovery Day features an information session, led by an admission counselor, which will provide you with all of the admission, scholarship, and academic information you need to determine whether BW is the right fit. Following the information session, each student and their guest are given a tour by a BW student tour guide, providing visitors with the type of personalized experience that reflects BW’s commitment to the needs and interests of every individual member of our community.
One of the best ways to experience BW is by seeing campus in person. Each Yellow Jacket Discovery Day features an information session, led by an admission counselor, which will provide you with all of the admission, scholarship, and academic information you need to determine whether BW is the right fit. Following the information session, each student and their guest are given a tour by a BW student tour guide, providing visitors with the type of personalized experience that reflects BW’s commitment to the needs and interests of every individual member of our community.
Aug12
Yellow Jacket Discovery Day
Baldwin Wallace University
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One of the best ways to experience BW is by seeing campus in person. Each Yellow Jacket Discovery Day features an information session, led by an admission counselor, which will provide you with all of the admission, scholarship, and academic information you need to determine whether BW is the right fit. Following the information session, each student and their guest are given a tour by a BW student tour guide, providing visitors with the type of personalized experience that reflects BW’s commitment to the needs and interests of every individual member of our community.
One of the best ways to experience BW is by seeing campus in person. Each Yellow Jacket Discovery Day features an information session, led by an admission counselor, which will provide you with all of the admission, scholarship, and academic information you need to determine whether BW is the right fit. Following the information session, each student and their guest are given a tour by a BW student tour guide, providing visitors with the type of personalized experience that reflects BW’s commitment to the needs and interests of every individual member of our community.
Baldwin Wallace University Rankings
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Admissions
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
77%
SAT Range
1040-1270
ACT Range
20-27
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes
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Will You Get Into BW?
Test Scores and High School GPA for Baldwin Wallace University
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Cost
Net Price
$28,705/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$24,981/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
9:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
93%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.55 responses
69%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.72 responses
69%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.72 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Business
54 Graduates
Psychology
36 Graduates
Nursing
35 Graduates
Accounting
34 Graduates
Finance
30 Graduates
Biology
27 Graduates
Sport and Fitness Management
26 Graduates
Acting
23 Graduates
Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
23 Graduates
Marketing
20 Graduates
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Engineering at Baldwin Wallace
BW's Bachelor of Science engineering program is a broad-based study that combines the rigor of science, mathematics and computing with the communication and creative problem-solving skills of a liberal arts-focused education.You'll learn to think critically, communicate effectively and gain a globally informed perspective you can apply to solving a wide range of engineering problems and more.
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
21%
On Campus
79%
Online
1%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
2,707Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
102
Undergrads Over 25
5%
Pell Grant
29%
Varsity Athletes
25%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
47 responses
Friendly
51%
Homebody
15%
Relaxed
11%
Outgoing
6%
Smart
4%
Snobby
4%
Stressed
4%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
78%
Poll
55%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.83 responses
Poll
54%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.94 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
51 responses
Community
45%
Awwwjackets!
24%
Diversity
10%
Suffocating
8%
Underrated
4%
Family
2%
Home away from home
2%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,400/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
65%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
84%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.37 responses
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Baldwin Wallace University Reviews
Rating 3.6 out of 5 1,090 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
Attending Baldwin Wallace University was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I was supported by amazing professors, made lifelong friends, and even met the love of my life. I was involved in the Marching Band, volunteer organizations, and FSL, and I had valuable experiences with the Political Science department and Community Research Institute. Berea's proximity to Cleveland was a huge plus - I loved exploring the city, especially the vibrant Playhouse Square district. The campus had a great feel, with a perfect balance of size and accessibility. BW greatly prepared me for graduate school and the class sizes allowed me to become close with my professors. Additionally, BW allows you to truly do it all. While I was very involved, I was able to have a work-study job in the ceramics studio and work with the art gallery. This was a pivotal experience that I would not have anywhere else. I'm grateful to have called BW home for four years.
- Senior
- a month ago
Rating 5 out of 5
From the moment I toured Baldwin Wallace, I loved it from the beginning. There’s nothing like being at BW. So many people I have come to connect with have been students and are alum of BW. BW makes a great effort in supporting, self-care, and making sure you are on top of your work and working closely with professors and faculty. As a current Yellow Jacket, I am proud to be one. BW makes me happy and I feel a sense of belonging. I love BW!
- Sophom*ore
- 2 months ago
Rating 3 out of 5
My one gripe was that the music performance curriculum was not career oriented enough. Besides one obligatory meeting with the department faculty as an underclassman, I was never told “you will need these skills in the work force — let’s check your progress.”
But I really loved all the professors I had and I felt that they were each passionate about the subject matter they were teaching as well as teaching itself.
- Alum
- a month ago
