PrivateSuburbanBaldwin Wallace University
Baldwin Wallace Baldwin-Wallace College Baldwin-Wallace
Berea, Ohio 44017-2088
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
Baldwin Wallace University is a private institution in Berea with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1176, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A mid-sized campus of 2.8K undergraduates with a 9:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
69% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $54,122 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $27,654.
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History & Fun Facts
- •He enjoyed early success in the sandstone quarry industry and founded Baldwin Institute in 1845.
- •Baldwin Institute became Baldwin University in 1856.
- •Baldwin University and German Wallace College merged in 1913 to form Baldwin–Wallace College.
- •In the fall of 2011, a task force was developed by BW president Dick Durst.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1176
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
21.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.9%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$24,250
Programs (99)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
85%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
21
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from OH state average + suburban adjustment