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Private nonprofit, 4-Year
Berea, OH

Baldwin Wallace University

Explore one of the most distinguished institutions in OH. Your pathway to a brighter future begins here.

Annual Tuition

$37,938

Average Sticker Price

Admission Rate

76.8%

Selectivity Level

Graduation Rate

66.9%

Completion Success

Median Earnings

$54,122

10y Career Outlook

About Institution

Baldwin Wallace University is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Berea, OH. With a competitive tuition profile of $37,938, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 66.9% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.

Admissions Intel

SAT Score Range

Reading & Writing530 – 650
20025th–75th percentile800
Math520 – 635
20025th–75th percentile800

ACT Score Range

Composite20 – 27
125th–75th percentile36

Acceptance Rate

76.8%

Transfer-Out Rate21.3%

Investment Return

Estimated College ROI Analysis

Total 4-Year Cost

$151,752

Based on sticker tuition

Estimated Payback

6.3 yrs

Time to recoup investment

Annual Earnings Boost

+$24,122

vs. $30k HS diploma baseline

10-Year Net Gain

+$89,468

Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost

20-Year Net Gain

+$330,688

Long-term projected return on your education investment

ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Baldwin Wallace University is $27,000.

Student Community

Gender Balance

Women
Men
54.5%
45.5%
FemininityMasculinity

Ethnic Diversity

White
77.3%
Hispanic
7.2%
Black
6.4%
Two or more
6.0%
Asian
1.9%
Unknown
0.7%
International
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%

Security Audit

Safety Rating: 3-Year Aggregate

Incidents

0

Burglary

0

Theft

0

Assault

0

Robbery

0

Rape

0

Arson

0

Murder

0

Financial Outlook

Total Sticker Price

$37,938

Estimated cost before aid.

Net Price By Income

$0 - $30k$22,095
$30k - $48k$21,648
$48k - $75k$23,535
$75k+$27,515

Debt & Financial Aid

Median Debt (grads)$27,000
Pell Grant Recipients28.5%
Using Federal Loans79.2%
Historical 3yr Loan Repayment66.6%

Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.

* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.

Quick Overview

Faculty Ratio

N/A

Retention

84.9%

Success

66.9%

In-State Cost

$37,938

Age 25+ Students

4.7%

Carnegie Class

Master's: Larger

Working at 6yr

1,135 students

Security Benchmark

Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)

Violent Offenses

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Berea (City-wide)0.0

Property Crimes

PER 100K
On-Campus0.0
Berea (City-wide)0.0

Stats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.