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Tuition and Fees
Affordable Excellence
Nearly all BW undergraduate students receive financial aid. BW works individually with students and their families to ensure college is financially accessible through scholarships, financial aid, grants, and more. Learn about financial resources for first-year and transfer students.
Undergraduate Liberal Arts
- 2023-24 Academic Year
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Full-Time Students
12-18 credit hours per semester
Each Semester Full Year Tuition $18,669 $37,338 On-campus housing and meals 1 $6,590 $13,180 Student Activity Fee 2 $200 $400 Onboarding Fee (1st semester only) 3 $200 $200 Total (Residential) $25,659 $51,118 1 Listed cost is the combined total for a standard double room and the prime meal plan.
2 An annual $400 Student Activity Fee ($100 for part-time students) is applied to all student accounts who first enrolled at BW as first-year students in fall 2021 or later. This fee is applied to the student balance, $200 each semester ($50 for part-time students), and is eligible for financial aid support. This fee is not refundable. The fee is used to enhance the quality of activities that directly benefit students, including programs, services, student facility improvements, and events. These activities enrich the student experience, build community, and help students stay on track toward graduation.
3 A one-time $200 Onboarding Fee for first-year and transfer students provides access to online, virtual and in-person orientation and onboarding programs that ensure a successful start at BW. This fee is applied to the student balance and is not eligible for financial aid support. This fee is not refundable.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program fee: Not listed above, an additional fee of $700 is administered for each of the student's final five semesters in the BSN program ($3,500 total over five semesters). Items covered by the fee include: books (in the final five semesters), stethoscope, lab supplies, lab coat, uniforms, graduation items, and exit exams.
Part-Time Students1-11 credit hours per semester
Per Credit Hour Day Students $1,160 Evening Students $802 Weekend Classes $802 Field Experience $802 Independent Study $802 Summer Classes (2023) $525 Student Activity Fee (per semester) 2 $100 Onboarding Fee (one-time fee) 3 $200
Additional resources: view cost of attendance details for the 2023-24 academic year. - 2022-23 Academic Year
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Full-Time Students
12-18 credit hours per semester
Each Semester Full Year Tuition $18,125 $36,250 On-campus housing and meals 1 $6,398 $12,796 Student Activity Fee 2 $200 $400 Onboarding Fee (1st semester only) 3 $200 $200 Total (Residential) $24,923 $49,646 1 Listed cost is the combined total for a standard double room and the prime meal plan.
2 An annual $400 Student Activity Fee ($100 for part-time students) is applied to all student accounts who first enrolled at BW as first-year students in fall 2021 or later. This fee is applied to the student balance, $200 each semester ($50 for part-time students), and is eligible for financial aid support. This fee is not refundable. The fee is used to enhance the quality of activities that directly benefit students, including programs, services, student facility improvements, and events. These activities enrich the student experience, build community, and help students stay on track toward graduation.
3 A one-time $200 Onboarding Fee for first-year and transfer students provides access to online, virtual and in-person orientation and onboarding programs that ensure a successful start at BW. This fee is applied to the student balance and is not eligible for financial aid support. This fee is not refundable.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program fee: Not listed above, an additional fee of $700 is administered for each of the student's final five semesters in the BSN program ($3,500 total over five semesters). Items covered by the fee include: books (in the final five semesters), stethoscope, lab supplies, lab coat, uniforms, graduation items, and exit exams.
Part-Time Students1-11 credit hours per semester
Per Credit Hour Day Students $1,126 Evening Students $779 Weekend Classes $779 Field Experience $779 Independent Study $779 Summer Classes (2022) $525 Student Activity Fee (per semester) 2 $200 Onboarding Fee (one-time fee) 3 $200
- 2023-24 Academic Year
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Full-Time Students
12-18 credit hours per semester
Each Semester Full Year Tuition $20,225 $40,450 On-campus housing and meals 1 $6,590 $13,180 Student Activity Fee 2 $200 $400 Onboarding Fee (1st semester only) 3 $200 $200 Total (Residential) $27,215 $54,230 1 Listed cost is the combined total for a standard double room and the prime meal plan.
2 An annual $400 Student Activity Fee ($100 for part-time students) is applied to all student accounts who first enrolled at BW as first-year students in fall 2021 or later. This fee is applied to the student balance, $200 each semester ($50 for part-time students), and is eligible for financial aid support. This fee is not refundable. The fee is used to enhance the quality of activities that directly benefit students, including programs, services, student facility improvements, and events. These activities enrich the student experience, build community, and help students stay on track toward graduation.
3 A one-time $200 Onboarding Fee for first-year and transfer students provides access to online, virtual and in-person orientation and onboarding programs that ensure a successful start at BW. This fee is applied to the student balance and is not eligible for financial aid support. This fee is not refundable.
Part-Time Students1-11 credit hours per semester
Per Credit Hour Day Students $1,285 Student Activity Fee (per semester) 2 $200 Onboarding Fee (one-time fee) 3 $200
Additional resources: view cost of attendance details for the 2023-24 academic year. - 2022-23 Academic Year
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Full-Time Students
12-18 credit hours per semester
Each Semester Full Year Tuition $19,636 $39,272 On-campus housing and meals 1 $6,398 $12,796 Student Activity Fee 2 $200 $400 Onboarding Fee (1st semester only) 3 $200 $200 Total (Residential) $26,434 $52,668 1 Listed cost is the combined total for a standard double room and the prime meal plan.
2 An annual $400 Student Activity Fee ($100 for part-time students) is applied to all student accounts who first enrolled at BW as first-year students in fall 2021 or later. This fee is applied to the student balance, $200 each semester ($50 for part-time students), and is eligible for financial aid support. This fee is not refundable. The fee is used to enhance the quality of activities that directly benefit students, including programs, services, student facility improvements, and events. These activities enrich the student experience, build community, and help students stay on track toward graduation.
3 A one-time $200 Onboarding Fee for first-year and transfer students provides access to online, virtual and in-person orientation and onboarding programs that ensure a successful start at BW. This fee is applied to the student balance and is not eligible for financial aid support. This fee is not refundable.
Part-Time Students1-11 credit hours per semester
Per Credit Hour Day Students $1,248 Student Activity Fee (per semester) 2 $200 Onboarding Fee (one-time fee) 3 $200
- 2023-24 Academic Year
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MBA
- Program: 33 credit hours
- Tuition: $850 per credit hour
- Flexible options available.
- Books are additional and may be purchased at the BW Bookstore.
Specializations: Business Analytics, Healthcare Management, Human Resources, Management, Sport Management, Strategic Marketing
Healthcare MBA
- Program: 30 credit hours
- Tuition: $850 per credit hour
One-Year MBA
Tuition: $28,050 (full tuition); $850 per credit hour
Master of Accountancy (MAcc)
- 2023-24 Academic Year
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One-Year Program (two semesters: fall 2023 and spring 2024)
Program: 30 credits
Tuition: $19,500 (total)
Part-time Tuition: $650 per credit ($19,500/30 credit)- Tuition includes Becker CPA Review Course materials for capstone classes.
- Any prerequisite courses required to be taken by student prior to starting MAcc curriculum will be billed separately at the corresponding undergraduate or graduate rate effective at time of courses being taken and are outside the cost listed above.
- MAEd Program for K-12 Educators
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2023-24 Tuition
MAEd Program for K-12 Educators Per Credit Hour MAEd Graduate Courses $565 2023-24 Tuition Discount
Baldwin Wallace offers a 10% discount ($509 per credit hour) for educators in school districts that are premier partners. Learn more about our school partnership program.
2022-23 Tuition
MAEd Program for K-12 Educators Per Credit Hour MAEd Graduate Courses $550 2022-23 Tuition Discount
Baldwin Wallace offers a 10% discount ($495 per credit hour) for educators in school districts that are premier partners. Learn more about our school partnership program.
- MAEd in Science Teaching
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2023-24 Tuition
The total cost of BW's 2023-24 MAEd in science teaching program is $19,980.
This covers the entire 12-month program (three semesters), including tuition, books, fees for professional association membership, and fees for background checks.
Tuition Discount
Through generous grant support from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) and the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE), a selected number of qualified candidates for the MAEd in math teaching and MAEd in science teaching programs can pursue the programs at little to no cost. Learn more.
- MAEd in Mathematics Teaching
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2023-24 Tuition
The total cost of BW's 2023-24 MAEd in mathematics teaching program is $19,980.
This covers the entire 12-month program (three semesters), including tuition, books, fees for professional association membership, and fees for background checks.
Tuition Discount
Through generous grant support from the Ohio Department of Education (ODE) and the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE), a selected number of qualified candidates for the MAEd in math teaching and MAEd in science teaching programs can pursue the programs at little to no cost. Learn more.
- License + Master's Program & Initial Teacher Licensure
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2023-24 Tuition
License + Master's Program (Initial Teacher Licensure) Per Credit Hour MAEd Classes $565 Undergraduate Classes $1,160 2022-23 Tuition
License + Master's Program (Initial Teacher Licensure) Per Credit Hour MAEd Classes $550 Undergraduate Classes $1,126 - Superintendent License Program
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2023-24 Tuition
MAEd Program for K-12 Educators Per Credit Hour MAEd Graduate Courses $565 2023-24 Tuition Discount
Baldwin Wallace offers a 10% discount ($509 per credit hour) for educators in school districts that are premier partners. Learn more about our school partnership program.
2022-23 Tuition
MAEd Program for K-12 Educators Per Credit Hour MAEd Graduate Courses $550 2022-23 Tuition Discount
Baldwin Wallace offers a 10% discount ($495 per credit hour) for educators in school districts that are premier partners. Learn more about our school partnership program.
- Costs for Program (2023-24)
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- The 38 credit hour program for full-time students has a comprehensive cost (tuition and books) of $30,000 for the entire two-year program.
- Full-time LHE students receive a $10,000 fellowship award yearly (or $20,000 for the two-year program). The award is applied directly to tuition, thereby reducing the program cost significantly.
- LHE tuition for part-time students: $565 per credit hour.
- Costs for Program (2022-23)
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- The 38 credit hour program for full-time students has a comprehensive cost (tuition and books) of $30,000 for the entire two-year program.
- Full-time LHE students receive a $10,000 fellowship award yearly (or $20,000 for the two-year program). The award is applied directly to tuition, thereby reducing the program cost significantly.
- LHE tuition for part-time students: $550 per credit hour.
- Comprehensive Program Costs (2023-25)
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BW's MMS in physician assistant program has a comprehensive cost of $90,000, which includes tuition, electronic medical resources, consumable lab supplies and fees for the following:
- Textbooks
- One white lab coat, embroidered
- PA medical bag with supplies
- Stethoscope
- Student parking
View details for the above fees, out-of-pocket costs that can be expected and other costs covered by the PA Program.
- Comprehensive Program Costs (2022-24)
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BW's MMS in physician assistant program has a comprehensive cost of $89,000, which includes tuition, electronic medical resources, consumable lab supplies and fees for the following:
- Textbooks
- One white lab coat, embroidered
- PA medical bag with supplies
- Stethoscope
- Student parking
View details for the above fees, out-of-pocket costs that can be expected and other costs covered by the PA Program.
- Comprehensive Program Costs (2023-25)
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The total cost of BW's 2023-25 speech-language pathology program is $55,000. This covers the entire five-semester program, including tuition, books, laptop computer, software, University resources, clinic fees and materials, Zambia experience (excluding non-refundable deposit to secure travel, immunizations and passport) and consumables.
- Comprehensive Program Costs (2022-24)
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The total cost of BW's 2022-24 speech-language pathology program is $55,000. This covers the entire five-semester program, including tuition, books, laptop computer, software, University resources, clinic fees and materials, Zambia experience (excluding non-refundable deposit to secure travel, immunizations and passport) and consumables.
- Comprehensive Program Costs (2023-26)
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The Master of Public Health (MPH) program is $689 per credit hour (45 credits total) for the class entering in fall 2023. Tuition includes Friday night meals and MetroHealth site parking for those doing the program in person.
Candidates who have already completed graduate coursework may work with the MPH program director to determine eligibility for transfer credit. Up to three credits of graduate coursework may transfer in depending on course content.
Partner Discount Rates
The MPH program has established discounted tuition rates with community partners in Northeast Ohio. For more information on current discount rates or to determine if your employer is a partner, please contact the office of admission at graduate@bw.edu.
BW Alumni Award
Baldwin Wallace alumni may be eligible to receive a Graduate Alumni Award to put towards advanced degree completion.
- Comprehensive Program Costs (2023-24)
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The comprehensive cost of the 2023-24 accelerated Bachelor of Science in nursing program is $40,000 for the entire 15-month, 63-credit-hour program. Included in the program costs are: tuition, books, two uniform sets and a lab coat, a stethoscope, consumable laboratory supplies, HESI Exit Exam (first test) testing fee, malpractice insurance and parking fee.
- Comprehensive Program Costs (2022-23)
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The comprehensive cost of the 2022-23 accelerated Bachelor of Science in nursing program is $40,000 for the entire 15-month, 63-credit-hour program. Included in the program costs are: tuition, books, two uniform sets and a lab coat, a stethoscope, consumable laboratory supplies, HESI Exit Exam (first test) testing fee, malpractice insurance and parking fee.
Master of Science in Exercise Physiology (MSEP)
- 2023-24 Academic Year
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The cost of the 2023-24 Master of Science in exercise physiology is $731 per credit hour for the 12-month, 37-credit hour program, completed over three semesters. BW offers a graduate alumni award of $1,000 per term, which brings the cost per credit hour to $650.
- Costs Per Credit Hour (2023-24)
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Undergraduate: $432
Graduate: $626For full-time students, there is no charge for up to five extra AUDIT hours per term.
- Costs Per Credit Hour (2022-23)
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Undergraduate: $419
Graduate: $608For full-time students, there is no charge for up to five extra AUDIT hours per term.
- Tuition Discount for Alumni
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Baldwin Wallace offers a 20 percent tuition discount off part-time undergraduate tuition charges for qualified part-time students.
- Audit Courses
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Costs Per Credit Hour (2023-24)
Undergraduate: $122
Graduate: $228Costs Per Credit Hour (2022-23)
Undergraduate: $118
Graduate: $221How to Audit Courses
BW alumni are welcome to audit courses provided seats are available in the classes. Alumni can contact registration & records at (440) 826-2126 or webregis@bw.edu the first day of each semester for information on registering for available seats. The seats and course choices are limited, but alumni audit affords local alumni a chance to expand their knowledge. Fees for alumni audit are nonrefundable.
All fees are subject to annual adjustment.
