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First Year Undergraduate Admission Requirements

The Baldwin-Wallace community is made up of students with varied interests and diverse socioeconomic, geographic, racial, ethnic and religious backgrounds. The Admission Committee carefully examines the academic achievement and aptitude of every candidate for admission to Baldwin-Wallace College.  The goal of the Admission Committee is to admit students who can best benefit from and contribute to the academic program and life of the College.

While no minimum grade point average, class rank or standardized test score is specified, these measures must provide evidence of your readiness for future success at Baldwin-Wallace College.  Balanced consideration is given to all aspects of your college preparation.  The freshman class profile provides rank and test score ranges for the most recent admitted class. 

Though not required, an on-campus interview with an admission counselor is highly recommended. A campus visit provides the applicant an opportunity to share personal insights with a member of the Admission Committee, as well as the opportunity to evaluate the programs and atmosphere of the College.

To make a qualified decision, the Admission Committee will review the following information for each applicant:

  • Completed application for admission
  • Quality of the high school curriculum/course work
  • Grade point average/grade trends
  • Results from the ACT/SAT
  • Extracurricular activities/honors
  • Application Essay/Writing Sample
  • Guidance Counselor recommendation
  • Teacher Recommendation
  • Optional interview with an admission counselor

The Admission Committee has determined that the following high school curriculum will best prepare most students for academic success at B-W:

Minimum

English

4 units

Mathematics (including Algebra II)

3 units*

Natural Science (with labs preferred)

3 units*

Social Science

3 units

Foreign Language

2 units

Academic Electives

3 units

Total

18 units

*Candidates considering majors in the sciences or mathematics are encouraged to complete four units each of mathematics and science in their high school programs.

Baldwin-Wallace has a rolling admission policy; however, it is strongly recommended that high school seniors apply between September and March of their senior year.  Priority admission and scholarships are given to students applying prior to March 1.  Applications should be received no later than May 1. 

B-W notifies applicants approximately 4-6 weeks after all required application information and forms are received by the Office of Admission.  A complete application is comprised of the following:

A $25 non-refundable application fee is required with applications not submitted online.  Checks should be made payable to Baldwin-Wallace College. 

Students are considered for scholarships and awards at the time of the admission review.  No separate application is required.  To be considered for need-based assistance, students must fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) after January 1 of their high school senior year.

   
   
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