Baldwin Wallace Points of Pride

Baldwin Wallace University is defined by excellence, innovation and impact. From nationally ranked programs and student achievements to alumni success and community leadership, these points of pride showcase what makes BW extraordinary.

Excellence

For over 30 years, Baldwin Wallace University has ranked among the Midwest’s best, earning multiple distinctions in the annual U.S. News & World Report rankings:

Best Colleges

BW consistently ranks among the Top Midwest Regional Universities, reflecting strong academic quality, student engagement and institutional reputation.

Best Value

Recognized for delivering exceptional value, BW ensures students receive a high-quality education supported by strong academic programs and outcomes. BW delivers affordable excellence through generous scholarships and financial aid, ensuring access for students.

Best for Social Mobility

BW is honored for helping students from all backgrounds succeed, ranking high in social mobility by supporting students through robust resources and pathways to graduation.

Best Colleges for Veterans

BW is named among the Best Colleges for Veterans, providing tailored support services, financial benefits and a welcoming campus environment for military-connected students.

Academic Programs

Baldwin Wallace University offers a comprehensive range of programs designed to prepare students for success in today’s dynamic world:

Leader Ready, Career Ready, Future Ready

BW undergraduate students have access to hands-on learning opportunities such as internships, research, service projects and global experiences. These opportunities ensure graduates are leader ready, career ready and future ready — equipped with practical skills to thrive in competitive industries.

Undergraduate Majors

BW provides more than 60 undergraduate majors and numerous minors across diverse fields, including business, performing arts, STEM, health sciences, social sciences and humanities, and education. Students can also pursue pre-professional pathways in areas such as medicine, health sciences and law.

Graduate and Professional Programs

BW offers over 30 graduate programs in business, education, healthcare and the arts. Highlights include the MBA, Master of Accountancy (MAcc), Master of Arts in Education (MAEd), and advanced degrees in clinical mental health counseling (CMHC), speech-language pathology (SLP), and physician assistant studies (PA), and accelerated bachelor of science in nursing (ABSN) for post-baccalaureate students.

Student and Alumni Success

Career Outcomes: 97% of BW graduates secure employment or enter graduate school within six months of graduation. Nearly half of our graduates earn an advanced degree during their lifetime.

Experiential Learning: Students engage in internships, research and service-learning, contributing thousands of hours to Greater Cleveland and beyond through community programs and alternative break trips.

Regional Impact: 68% of graduates remain in Ohio, strengthening the workforce and community leadership.

In the News

Discover the outstanding achievements of our students and the remarkable career success of BW alumni.

Program Accolades

Baldwin Wallace University’s academic programs continue to earn prestigious state and national recognition, underscoring the institution’s commitment to excellence:

Nursing Program Ranked #1 in Ohio

BW’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing program was named the best in Ohio by RegisteredNursing.org, praised for exceptional NCLEX-RN pass rates, early clinical rotations, and strong emphasis on leadership and critical thinking skills.

Near 100 Percent First-Time Pass Rate for PA Graduates

Students who graduated from BW's physician assistant (PA) program since 2015 have achieved a 99% first-time pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Exam (PANCE).

Engineering Program Nationally Ranked

U.S. News & World Report recognized BW’s growing engineering major among the Best Undergraduate Engineering Programs nationwide at schools without doctoral programs.

Music Theatre Program Among Top Broadway Talent Pipelines

Playbill named BW’s Music Theatre program a Top 20 Broadway Talent Pipeline, affirming its reputation for producing industry-ready performers.

Top Music Business School

For the fifth consecutive year, BW was ranked by Billboard as one of the nation’s Top Music Business Schools, highlighting its leadership in preparing students for careers in the music industry.

Ranked among the "Best Colleges for Performing Arts in America"

BW’s performing arts programs are nationally recognized for exceptional quality and student outcomes, earning a spot on Niche's list of top colleges for theater and performing arts.

Increased Scholarships for Students in STEM Programs

BW secured nearly $780,000 in Choose Ohio First STEM funding in 2024 and $1.2 million in 2023 to strengthen programs in computer science, cybersecurity and healthcare-related STEM fields. These grants support scholarships, experiential learning and workforce development initiatives.

Graduate Program Innovation

BW's Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) program addresses the critical shortage of licensed mental health practitioners. The CMHC program is backed by significant scholarship funding to prepare graduates for impactful careers in mental health care.

College Radio Station

The BW radio station — WBWC 88.3 FM "The Sting" — is the only college radio station in the Cleveland market that has a professionally modeled format.

Bach in Berea

The Baldwin Wallace Bach Festival continues to celebrate the music and legacy of Johann Sebastian Bach through world-class performances, lectures and community events. The BW Riemenschneider Bach Institute is one of only five institutions in North and South America containing manuscripts written in Bach's own hand.

Athletic Achievements

Yellow Jacket athletic teams uphold a tradition of excellence in academics and athletics, with 129 all-time CoSIDA Academic All-Americans, ranking second in Ohio and 13th nationally among NCAA Division III schools.

Recent team highlights include:

Women's Cross Country: 2019 NCAA Division III Great Lakes Regional champions.
Men's Wrestling: Ohio Athletic Conference (OAC) champions for the past seven seasons.
Women's Basketball: 30 consecutive winning seasons and four "Elite 8" appearances.
Women's Track & Field: 2016 NCAA Division III Women's Indoor Track & Field national champions and 2016 NCAA Division III Women's Outdoor Track & Field runner-up.
Football: 55 winning seasons in the last 60 years.