Overview

Baldwin Wallace University is a Comprehensive institution located in Berea, OH, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address Durst Welcome Center
115 Tressel Street
Berea, OH  44017
United States

Contact Joyce J. Cendroski
Director of First Year RCMT and Admission
Email: admission@bw.edu
Phone: 440-826-2222
Fax: 440-826-3830

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology
Neuroscience
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management, General
E-commerce/electronic Commerce
Finance, General
Hospitality Administration/management, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Broadcast Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Public Relations/image Management
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Computer Systems Networking And Telecommunications
Informatics
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Biology Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education/teaching Of Individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities
English/language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Engineering	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Software Engineering
Engineering, General
Pre-engineering
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
French Language And Literature
German Language And Literature
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Communication Sciences And Disorders, General
Health And Wellness, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/health Care Administration/management
Music Therapy/therapist
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Public Health, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Public/applied History
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, General
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biological And Physical Sciences
Data Analytics, General
Data Science, General
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial And Organizational Psychology
Psychology, General
Research And Experimental Psychology, Other
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
National Security Policy Studies
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Acting
Art/art Studies, General
Dance, General
Directing And Theatrical Production
Film/cinema/media Studies
Fine And Studio Arts Management
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Keyboard Instruments
Music History, Literature, And Theory
Music Management
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General
Musical Theatre
Technical Theatre/theatre Design And Technology
Visual And Performing Arts, Other
Voice And Opera

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

4,384

Applied

3,369

Accepted

2,809

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,461

Females Applied

1,796

Females Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,923

Males Applied

1,573

Males Accepted

82%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.77

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Recommended	A minimum high school GPA of 3 Interview One recommendation
Other requirements:	BW is now fully test optional, regardless of a student's cumulative high school GPA. Test scores are typically required for assessing the preparation of homeschooled students for BW. Test scores do not have any bearing on a student's eligibility for merit scholarships at BW.

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	November 1st	October 15th	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	584	520	640
SAT Math	569	520	630
ACT Composite	24	20	27

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

38,832

Private

Fees

1,000

Full-time student fees

13,774

Room & board

6,736

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Minorities Employees Alumni

Financial Aid

32,340

Avg. Financial Aid Package

34,733

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

19,019

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,746

Avg. Loan Aid

21,873

Avg. Grant Aid

27,710

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

68.7%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

10%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,809

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

20%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.24%
Black or African American	6.38%
White or Caucasian	77.33%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.14%
Asian	1.87%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	6.02%
Other	0.65%

Gender

Male (45.21%)

Female (54.79%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing International housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	48%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Block Party (Welcome Back Week), Bold & Gold Festival (Homecoming) and Ovation

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Arts Management Association, Student Government, Urban Dance Association, Ohio Collegiate Music Educators Association (OCMEA) and Outdoor Adventure Program Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
emergency test messaging

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	Division 3	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling		No	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football	No	Division 3	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	Division 3	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Badminton		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 3	No
Bowling	No	Division 3	No
Cross-country Running		Division 3	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No	Division 3	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	Division 3	No
Racquetball		No	No
Rock Climbing		No	No
Rugby		No	No
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Skiing (cross-country)		No	No
Skiing (downhill)		No	No
Soccer		Division 3	No
Softball	No	Division 3	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 3	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 3	No
Track And Field	No	Division 3	No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 3	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

430

Total Faculty

10:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 246

Part-time - 184

Male - 188

Female - 242