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Baldwin Wallace University
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  • 4 Year
  • BEREA, OH

Report Card

grade B
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade B+
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade B
  4. Campus
    grade B minus
  5. Athletics
    grade B minus
  6. Party Scene
    grade C+
  7. Professors
    grade A minus
  8. Location
    grade A minus
  9. Dorms
    grade B minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade C
  11. Student Life
    grade B
  12. Safety
    grade B+

About

275 EASTLAND RD
BEREA, OH 44017
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Ohio Athletic Conference
From Baldwin Wallace University

At Baldwin Wallace University, tradition and innovation take center stage. We teach you how to think, solve problems, and write and speak with confidence. With more than 85 academic programs in the sciences, health, performing arts, and more, we ensure you have a rich foundation of transferrable skills no matter where your career takes you.

The best part is you’ll be prepared for life after BW. Our graduates transition from internships to careers in Cleveland and across the country. In a post-graduation alumni survey, 96 percent of BW students found rewarding jobs or entered the graduate or professional school of their choice within six months of graduation.

Students describe Baldwin Wallace as friendly, supportive, and welcoming. Experience BW’s unique community by scheduling a campus visit—in person or virtually. See how BW’s unsurpassed academic tradition, location, environment, and commitment to affordability inspire lifelong success.

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Baldwin Wallace University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
Acceptance Rate
79%
SAT Range
1040-1250
ACT Range
21-27
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Accepts Common App
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$26,577 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$25,184 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
100%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade A minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
10:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
92%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 52 responses
69%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 70 responses
69%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 70 responses

Majors

Data Science and Data Analytics at Baldwin Wallace University

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BW offers data analytics and data science majors. Your professional goals and career path will help determine which major is the best fit. We can answer any questions you may have. Data analytics places a more targeted focus on applications of data to business contexts, while the data science degree gives students more technical preparation in mathematics and computing.

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    37%
  • On Campus
    62%
  • Online
    1%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,687 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
153
Undergrads Over 25
6%
Pell Grant
31%
Varsity Athletes
25%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 45 responses
  • Friendly
    51%
  • Homebody
    16%
  • Relaxed
    9%
  • Outgoing
    7%
  • Smart
    4%
  • Snobby
    4%
  • Stressed
    4%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
74%
Poll
54%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 81 responses
Poll
55%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 92 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 49 responses
  • Community
    45%
  • Awwwjackets!
    24%
  • Diversity
    10%
  • Suffocating
    8%
  • Family
    2%
  • Home away from home
    2%
  • Lowkey
    2%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$44,400 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
66%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
83%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 35 responses

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