Overview

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

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
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

4,819

Applied

3,648

Accepted

2,862

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,770

Females Applied

2,057

Females Accepted

74%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,048

Males Applied

1,590

Males Accepted

78%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.79

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	August 1st	Not reported	Yes
Early decision plan	November 1st	Not reported	No
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	588	550	640
SAT Math	579	517	632
ACT Composite	25	22	28

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

40,386

Private

Fees

1,000

Full-time student fees

14,394

Room & board

7,040

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

35,183

Avg. Financial Aid Package

36,568

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

17,653

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

4,442

Avg. Loan Aid

22,711

Avg. Grant Aid

29,167

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

66.9%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

20%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

2,862

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

20%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	7.88%
Black or African American	6.9%
White or Caucasian	76.46%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.14%
Asian	2.08%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	5.59%
Other	0.53%

Gender

Male (45.84%)

Female (54.16%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	47%

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 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

350

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 211

Part-time - 139

Male - 152

Female - 198