Baldwin Wallace University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
Baldwin Wallace University is a private research university in Berea, Ohio, serving roughly 2,842 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 75.70% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $54,122 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $39,832
- 2024 Average Net Price: $27,603 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 75.70% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,842 96.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 66.77%
- Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
- First-Generation Students: 31.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 55.2%
- Average SAT Score: 1194
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,960
- Applicants (IPEDS): 4,384
- Room & Board: $13,774 annual estimate
Baldwin Wallace University: what the data shows
Common questions about Baldwin Wallace University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Baldwin Wallace University?
Baldwin Wallace University is located in Berea, OH (ZIP 44017-2088).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Baldwin Wallace University public or private?
Baldwin Wallace University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Baldwin Wallace University cost?
Published tuition: $39,832.
Average net price after aid: $27,603.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| $110,001+ | $31,288 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $159,328.
How hard is it to get into Baldwin Wallace University?
Admission rate: 75.70%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1194 and midpoint ACT 24.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Baldwin Wallace University?
Total enrollment: 2,842 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,960 students.
Graduate enrollment: 443 students.
About 97% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Baldwin Wallace University?
150%-time completion rate: 66.77%.
First-year retention: 83.8%.
What do graduates of Baldwin Wallace University earn?
Median earnings: $44,972 six years after entry; $54,122 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
29.16% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Baldwin Wallace University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (64 completions)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management (47 completions)
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other (39 completions)
- Accounting (39 completions)
- Physician Associate/Assistant (33 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (30 completions)
- Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist (29 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (24 completions)
- Acting (23 completions)
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other (23 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Baldwin Wallace University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 75.70%; completion rate 66.77%; median earnings $54,122 at 10 years; net price $27,603. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$39,832
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Baldwin Wallace University was $39,832.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$27,603
2024 Value
In 2024 Baldwin Wallace University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,603.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$110,412 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$27,603 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$159,328 4-Year Tuition
$13,774 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$55,106 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$220,424 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Baldwin Wallace University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
29.16% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
82.20% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Baldwin Wallace University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Baldwin Wallace University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $27,840 | $27,840 | $19,046 |
| 2014 | $28,814 | $28,814 | $20,243 |
| 2015 | $29,908 | $29,908 | $21,205 |
| 2016 | $30,776 | $30,776 | $21,964 |
| 2017 | $31,668 | $31,668 | $23,729 |
| 2018 | $32,586 | $32,586 | $22,669 |
| 2019 | $33,530 | $33,530 | $22,917 |
| 2020 | $34,504 | $34,504 | $25,361 |
| 2021 | $35,966 | $35,966 | $26,072 |
| 2022 | $36,850 | $36,850 | $27,907 |
| 2023 | $37,938 | $37,938 | $27,654 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
75.70% Acceptance Rate
4,384 Total Applicants
3,369 Students Admitted
732 First-Time Students Enrolled
21.73% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1194
ACT Average: 24
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Baldwin Wallace University reported total enrollment of about 2,842 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 46% male and 54% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (76.5%), Hispanic or Latino (7.9%), and Black or African American (6.9%). About 29.16% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 31.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
96.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Baldwin Wallace University in 2024 is 2,842 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,960 students. Graduate enrollment is about 443 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 76.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
56.68% 100% Completion Time
66.77% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 56.68% of students graduating from Baldwin Wallace University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 58% male / 42% female
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 83% male / 17% female
- Research and Experimental Psychology, Other: 10% male / 90% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Baldwin Wallace University.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$54,122 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
49.89% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
390.18% Return on Investment
5.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Baldwin Wallace University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 91 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 64 completions
2. Sport and Fitness Administration/Management: 47 completions
3. Research and Experimental Psychology, Other: 39 completions
4. Accounting: 39 completions
5. Physician Associate/Assistant: 33 completions
6. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 30 completions
7. Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist: 29 completions
8. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 24 completions
9. Acting: 23 completions
Most popular programs at Baldwin Wallace University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Baldwin Wallace University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Baldwin Wallace University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 55.2%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,614
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $15,441
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Baldwin Wallace University is a private non-profit institution located in Berea, OH, classified as Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management, Research and Experimental Psychology, Other. Enrollment is approximately 2,842 students. Student body composition includes White (76.5%), Hispanic or Latino (7.9%), Black or African American (6.9%). The admission rate is 75.70%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1194. The 150%-time completion rate is 66.77%. Approximately 29.16% of students receive Pell Grants. About 31.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Master's Colleges and Universities: Medium Programs
Location
Berea, OH 44017-2088
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 91 distinct degree programs, Baldwin Wallace University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Baldwin Wallace University located?
Baldwin Wallace University is located in Berea, OH.
What is Baldwin Wallace University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Baldwin Wallace University is 75.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 4,384 applicants and 3,369 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Baldwin Wallace University cost?
Reported tuition is $39,832 and average net price is $27,603 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,774 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Baldwin Wallace University?
Baldwin Wallace University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,960 students, White (76.5%), Hispanic or Latino (7.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Baldwin Wallace University?
About 31.8% of students at Baldwin Wallace University are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for Baldwin Wallace University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Baldwin Wallace University reports midpoint SAT about 1194 and midpoint ACT about 24.
What do graduates of Baldwin Wallace University earn?
Median earnings are $44,972 six years after entry and $54,122 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Baldwin Wallace University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 66.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Baldwin Wallace University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
Is Baldwin Wallace University public or private?
Baldwin Wallace University is a private nonprofit institution located in Berea, OH.
Is Baldwin Wallace University an HBCU?
No. Baldwin Wallace University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Baldwin Wallace University a tribal college?
No. Baldwin Wallace University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Ohio college costs
- Ohio colleges by ROI
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Ohio
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.