Baldwin Wallace University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Baldwin Wallace University is a private nonprofit institution located in Berea, Ohio with approximately 2,842 undergraduate students enrolled. Baldwin Wallace University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 76%. The average net price after financial aid is $27,603 per year. The graduation rate is 67%, and the typical graduate earns $49,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
Baldwin Wallace University (BW) is a private university in Berea, Ohio, United States. Established in 1845 as Baldwin Institute by Methodist businessman and former founder of a utopian community at Berea, Ohio John Baldwin, it merged with nearby German Wallace College in 1913 to become Baldwin-Wallace College. There are two campus sites: Berea, which serves as the main campus, and Corporate College East in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. The university enrolls approximately 3,300 full-time undergraduate and graduate students as of fall 2024. Baldwin Wallace's athletic teams compete as members of NCAA Division III athletics in the Ohio Athletic Conference.
This small private university in Berea, Ohio offers a personalized college experience with an 85% freshman retention rate suggesting students generally feel settled and supported once they arrive. The financial picture is manageable — median debt of $24,250 at graduation is relatively modest — but the 69% graduation rate means roughly 3 in 10 students don't finish, which is worth asking about during your visit. Worth considering if you want a mid-sized liberal arts environment near Cleveland, but come with a clear plan to stay on track academically.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,842 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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