About Baldwin Wallace University

Baldwin Wallace University is an independent, liberal arts & sciences university located in Berea, Ohio, offering bachelor's and master's degrees, certificates and professional education programs.

Mission Statement

Baldwin Wallace University is an academic community committed to the liberal arts and sciences as the foundation for lifelong learning.

The University fulfills this mission through a rigorous academic program that is characterized by excellence in teaching and learning within a challenging, supportive environment that enhances students' intellectual and spiritual growth.

Baldwin Wallace assists students in their preparation to become contributing, compassionate citizens of an increasingly global society and encourages their pursuit of personal and professional excellence.

A welcoming, supportive community...It's in BW's DNA

In 1845, more than 15 years before the Civil War, Baldwin Wallace was founded as one of the first colleges in the nation to admit students without regard to race or gender. Today, you’ll find that spirit of inclusiveness has flourished and evolved into a personalized approach to education: one that fosters your individual growth as you learn to learn, experience new ideas and prepare for the certainty of change.

City or suburb?...You get the best of both worlds

You don’t have to choose between suburb and city. Our location, in an historic, residential community with miles of recreational parkland, is just 20 minutes from the thriving business and cultural center of Cleveland. It’s the perfect environment to facilitate liberal arts learning and practical career preparation, providing easy access to internships and field experiences for almost every interest. In addition to our main campus, BW at Corporate College East in Warrensville Heights offers evening and Saturday classes for bachelor's and master's degrees in business, professional development and executive education.

Small classes, big opportunities...The right size for your success

As a BW student, you’ll be empowered to take initiative and take advantage of many opportunities to succeed. You’ll find small class sizes with supportive teaching-faculty who act as mentors, and you’ll enjoy access to regional business and thought leaders. In addition, you can choose from a vast array of hands-on experiential learning options from undergraduate research and creative projects, to exciting service-learning and study abroad options, to field experiences, internships and leadership training.

Liberal arts and sciences, plus professional skills, prepare for career agility

After more than 175 years, BW is still characterized by leadership and innovation in education. Through a foundation of arts and sciences, students learn how to think critically and communicate effectively. BW's majors build on that crucial foundation, with many leading-edge programs that develop tangible professional skills and career options that match your academic passion. Distinctive opportunities to add entrepreneurship and innovation skills, and experiential learning to your educational resume give you an additional edge as you move from BW into your career.

FAST FACTS

(Data from September 6, 2022)

Founded

1845

Academic Term

Semester

Faculty

226 full-time faculty

Student/Faculty Ratio

11:1

Students (Fall 2022)

Total Enrollment: 3,230

Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,703

Full-time undergraduates: 2,592
(includes 300 Conservatory of Music students)
Part-time undergraduates: 111

Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 527

First-Year Student Profile (Fall 2022)

Total students

642

Gender

54% female, 46% male

Race/ethnicity

21% students of color
8% Hispanic/Latino
6% African-American
5% Multi-racial
2% Asian

First-generation

27%

Geographic diversity

22% from outside Ohio
Top states represented: Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Nevada, California and Michigan
32 total states represented

First-year on-campus residents

75%

Academic interests

Business: 24%
Natural Sciences, Mathematics & Computing: 17%
Conservatory of Music: 16%
Health, Physical Education & Sport Sciences: 10%
Interdisciplinary/Undecided: 9%
Humanities: 9%
Social Sciences: 8%
Education: 5%
Health Sciences: 2%

Academic preparation

High School GPA: 3.75
SAT (verbal + math): 1173
ACT (composite): 24

Athletics

24 Division III Intercollegiate programs
1 in 4 undergraduates are student-athletes

Undergraduate Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition and Fees: $36,850
Room and Board: $12,796

Conservatory Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition and Fees: $39,872
Room and Board: $12,796

Academic Structure

Majors and Programs

Undergraduate — more than 85 programs of study
Post-baccalaureate — An accelerated bachelor's degree in nursing (ABSN)
Graduate — Master's degree programs in the following areas:
- Business: master of business administration (MBA) and master of accountancy (MAcc)
- Education: master of arts in education (MAEd) and leadership in higher education (LHE)
- Health Sciences: exercise physiology (MEP), physician assistant (PA), public health (MPH) and speech-language pathology (SLP)
Professional and continuing education — Certificates and professional development opportunities. Convenient evening and weekend programs.

Accreditation

Baldwin Wallace University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, a commission of the North Central Association. Individual programs at BW have also earned accreditation. View all accreditations >