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Baldwin Wallace University

Baldwin Wallace University is a private nonprofit university in a large suburb of the Cleveland, OH metro with 2,809 students and a 76% acceptance rate.

Berea, Ohio · Private nonprofit · Suburb, large · 2,809 students

NCAA Division III · Ohio Athletic Conference

Admission rate

76%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,194

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

20–27

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$27,603

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

67%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

85%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$54,122

10 years after entry

Students

2,809

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$21,296
$30,001–48,000$20,381
$48,001–75,000$22,994
$75,001–110,000$27,597
Over $110,000$31,288

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreBaldwin Wallace University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MTH 1414 credits
Calculus BC3MTH 141 & MTH 1424&4
Biology4BIO ELE4 credits
Physics 15PHY 1314 credits
English Language and Composition3ENG 1113 credits
English Literature and Composition3HUM GEN3 credits
United States History4HIS 1513 credits
Psychology3PSY 1003 credits
Show all 38 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MTH 1414 credits
Calculus AB3MTH 1414 credits
Calculus BC3MTH 141 & MTH 1424&4
Biology4BIO ELE4 credits
Physics 15PHY 1314 credits
English Language and Composition3ENG 1113 credits
English Language and Composition5ENG 1313 credits
English Literature and Composition3HUM GEN3 credits
United States History4HIS 1513 credits
United States History5HIS 151 & HIS 1523&3
Psychology3PSY 1003 credits
Statistics3MTH 2793 credits
Computer Science A3CSC 2103 credits
Macroeconomics4ECN 1223 credits
Microeconomics4ECN 1213 credits
World History: Modern4HIS 102I3 credits
Environmental Science3ENV 1014 credits
Physics 25PHY 1324 credits
European History4HIS INT3 credits
European History5HIS INT6 credits
Human Geography3GEG ELE3 credits
Spanish Language and Culture3SPN 1014 credits
Spanish Language and Culture5SPN 101 & SPN 1024&4
United States Government and Politics4POL 101D4 credits
Computer Science Principles3CSC 1603 credits
Art History3ART 102I3 credits
2-D Art and Design3ART 1152 credits
3-D Art and Design3ART 1162 credits
African American Studies4HIS 250D3 credits
African American Studies5HIS 250D & AFR 200D6 credits
Comparative Government and Politics4POL 221I4 credits
Drawing3ART 1102 credits
Drawing5ART 110 & ART 1112&2
French Language and Culture3FRN 1014 credits
French Language and Culture5FRN 101 & FRN 1024&4
General Chemistry I4CHM 1114 credits
General Chemistry I5CHM 111 and CHM 112 & CHM 115 Lab3&1
German Language and Culture3GER 1014 credits
German Language and Culture5GER 101 & GER 1024&4
Latin3FLL LAN4 credits
Latin5FLL LAN8 credits
Music Aural Subscore4MUSIC ELE2 credits
Music Non-Aural Subscore4MUSIC ELE2 credits
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism4PHY 1324 credits
Physics C: Mechanics4PHY 1314 credits
Precalculus3MTH 1404 credits
Research3GEN ELE3 credits
Seminar3GEN ELE3 credits
Spanish Literature and Culture3SPN 2803 credits

Source: bw.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Research and Experimental Psychology, Other36
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management31
Business Administration and Management27
Acting23
Biology/Biological Sciences23
Accounting22
Marketing/Marketing Management22
Early Childhood Education and Teaching20
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Visual and Performing Arts, Other20
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other19
Music Performance18
Finance16
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology15
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies15
Public Health15
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse15
Speech Communication and Rhetoric12
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications12
Computer Science11
Secondary Education and Teaching11
Communication Sciences and Disorders11
Engineering10
English Language and Literature10
Neuroscience10
History10
Chemistry9
Political Science and Government9
Voice and Opera9
Fine and Studio Arts Management9
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce9
Sociology8
Music Teacher Education8
Music7
Graphic Design7
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology6
Creative Writing6
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching6
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Specific Learning Disabilities6
Environmental Science5
National Security Policy Studies5
Environmental Studies4
Broadcast Journalism4
Music Management4
Health/Health Care Administration/Management4
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration4
Public Relations/Image Management3
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design3
Computer Software Engineering3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other3
Economics3
Dance3
Directing and Theatrical Production3
Fine/Studio Arts3
Keyboard Instruments3
Organizational Leadership3
Applied Mathematics2
Philosophy2
Film/Cinema/Media Studies2
Music Theory and Composition2
Music Therapy/Therapist2
Hospitality Administration/Management2
Public/Applied History1
Actuarial Science1
International Business/Trade/Commerce1
Health and Wellness1
Art/Art Studies1
Musical Theatre1
Physics1
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management1
International/Globalization Studies1
Mathematics1
French Language and Literature1
Informatics1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Ohio Athletic Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Ohio Athletic Conference

Basketball, Bowling, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection

Also

Esports, Study abroad

Greek life

8% of men in fraternities · 10% of women in sororities · 9% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2024–25)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Cleveland, OH

2,171,877 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE)

Nearest hub airport

Cleveland-Hopkins International (CLE)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 17.2 of 20

Elevation

793 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

22°F

July high

84°F

Annual snowfall

63.8 in

Days at 90°F or higher

12 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,050 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, suburban campus, NCAA Division III, similar size