Baldwin Wallace University

Berea, Ohio
4-year Private university
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Overview

Baldwin Wallace University is a private institution established in 1845 with suburban setting located at Berea. It is ranked 6th in Regional Universities Midwest in 2024 edition of Best Colleges.It practices semester-based academic calendar. Undergraduates can choose from more than 50 academic programs to earn bachelor’s degrees in arts, science, science in education, music, and music in education.

#6 in Regional Universities Midwest
Setting
Suburban
Location Berea, Ohio
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1845
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
2,744 Undergraduates
Website http://www.bw.edu/

Learning

11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$57,146
Cost of Attendance
$21,205
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $37,538
Outstate Tuition Fee $37,538
Room and Board Fees $13,180
$39,272 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

77% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
-- Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Recommended
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

79 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

Sufficient scores in SAT or ACT.

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
--
--
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Nov
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
Aug
26
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Aug
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$34,732 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$27,710 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $57,146
71% Students with need received Financial Aid
9.7% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
President's Scholarships
Total Worth $21,000
Eligibility first year students
Minimum Criteria GPA 3.90+
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Trustee's Scholarships
Total Worth $19,000
Eligibility first year students
Minimum Criteria GPA 3.75 to 3.89
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Dean's Scholarships
Total Worth $18,000
Eligibility first year students
Minimum Criteria GPA 3.35 to 3.74
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Ministerial Award
Total Worth Up to 50% of tuition
Details Awarded to dependent students (ages 17 to 23) of ordained United Methodist ministers who are full members of an annual conference. May be received in combination with other BW awards when, the total amount of all BW awards, including the Ministerial Award, equals no more than 75% of tuition.
Griffiths Scholarship
Total Worth $2,000 - $8,000
Details Awarded to admitted Conservatory of Music students who demonstrate outstanding musicianship and talent in the audition process. Scholarship announcements are made after March 15. Renewable up to four years, based on a cumulative GPA of 3.0+ and enrollment in the Conservatory.
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Students

2,744 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
78% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
55% Students graduate within 6 years