Baldwin Wallace University
One of the nation’s first colleges to admit students of both genders and all races, Baldwin Wallace University is a liberal arts and sciences university in the Cleveland metro area. BWU is home to colleges of Business, Education, Arts & Sciences, and Health Sciences conferring over 80 undergraduate degrees. Additionally, BWU hosts a Conservatory of Music featuring musicians from the Cleveland Symphony Orchestra. Throughout the year, BWU upholds a number of annual campus traditions including April Reign competitions and the Baldwin Wallace Bach Festival, the oldest college Bach festival in the United States.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | May 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
77%
Submitting ACT
43%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 24
Average SAT Composite: 1175
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
3,399
Total Number of Undergrads
2,860
Classroom Sizes
0
100
46%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
64%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $35,366
|
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $35,366
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$12,424
|
| Books and Supplies | $1500
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
86%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
32%
Average Aid Per Year
$23,091
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,100
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$20,733
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
96%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,321
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$24,845
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
116
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
57%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Yellow Jackets
School Colors
brown and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Ohio Athletic Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
63%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$49,200
What Students Are Saying
3.79
Average Rating
Baldwin Wallace University is located in Berea,Ohio which is about twenty miles from Cleveland. The campus is just the right size with plenty of activities to keep any student active. The university staff is accessible, professional and friendly.
Basem Fort Washington, MD
Baldwin-Wallace College is great place to be. The institution is warm and welcoming; it feels like every student and faculty member are apart of your family. Aside from the humble atmosphere, BW offers many community service, internship, and job opportunities to help its student be the best they can be.
Courtney from Cleveland Heights, OH
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