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Baldwin-Wallace College, a liberal arts college in Berea, Ohio, was established in 1845 by Methodist missionaries. The college is home to an internationally renowned music school, the Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory of Music, and the Riemenschneider-Bach Institute. Baldwin-Wallace offers over 50 majors, and several cooperative and pre-professional programs. The college includes more than 25 academic departments which lead to bachelor’s degrees.
Baldwin-Wallace’s fields several men’s and women’s sports teams and the College is a member of the Ohio Athletic Conference. The athletic teams participate in the NCAA's Division III sports. It also operates a student run radio station known as the WBWC. Their official mascot is the Yellow Jackets.
Baldwin Wallace is in a large suburb, in Berea, OH. The school has a United Methodist religious affiliation. Baldwin Wallace is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
There are more programs of study at Baldwin Wallace than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. There is a relatively broad range of courses and programs available at the school. The most common major fields study at Baldwin Wallace include music and business and management.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 500 to 610 for students at Baldwin Wallace. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 490 and 600.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Baldwin Wallace, in 2007-2008, had 4,383 students (3,774 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at Baldwin Wallace belong to the Ohio Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Baldwin-Wallace College is an academic community committed to the liberal arts and sciences as the foundation for lifelong learning.
The College 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."
More complete details are provided below.
Baldwin Wallace College
275 Eastland Rd
Berea, OH 44017-2088
General Phone: (440) 826-2900
http://www.bw.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 376 | business management, accounting, marketing, human resources, international business, finance, small business management |
| Education And Teaching | 190 | early childhood education, middle school teaching, reading teaching, education of learning disabled, education, music teaching, educational administration |
| Liberal Arts | 117 | English, history, political science, interdisciplinary studies, sociology, economics, Spanish language, creative writing, ... |
| Science | 58 | biology, exercise physiology, chemistry, physics, biological and physical sciences, physical science courses |
| Media | 52 | public relations, communication studies, mass communication, radio and television |
| Therapy And Counseling | 45 | psychology, communication disorders, music therapy |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 41 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Music | 32 | music performance, music, voice, piano, music theory and composition, music history and theory |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 28 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 24 | computer networking, computer science, systems analyst, computer and media applications, information science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 18 | various performing arts, stagecraft |
| Medicine | 18 | health professions, neuroscience |
| Fine Arts | 13 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 5 | religion, philosophy |
| Family And Social Work | 5 | social work |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 2 | film studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Baldwin Wallace in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 753 | 61 |
| Master's degree | 259 | 9 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 22 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Baldwin Wallace had a total enrollment of 4,383 students (3,774 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 46% |
| Women | 54% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 82% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| New York | 3% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
Baldwin Wallace offers campus housing for 1,880 of its 3,774 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Berea, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Ohio Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,321 | 2,213 | 67% | 738 | 33% |
| Men | 1,478 | 956 | 65% | 339 | 35% |
| Women | 1,843 | 1,257 | 68% | 399 | 32% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 600 |
| SAT Writing | 490 | 600 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 21 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 55% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 82% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 23,524 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 23,524 |
| Room and board | $ 7,728 |
| Room charge | $ 3,776 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,952 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid:
Baldwin Wallace participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 301400)
Baldwin Wallace has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 71 | 39 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 23 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $78,667 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 47 | $75,816 | 18 | $75,212 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 30 | $62,424 | 24 | $60,440 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $51,760 | 23 | $51,627 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 94 | $67,192 | 65 | $61,412 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Track | Ohio Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Small Business Administration/Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International/Global Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Neuroscience
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Piano and Organ
Voice and Opera
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Film/Cinema Studies
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Exercise Physiology
Physical Sciences, Other
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Communication Disorders, General
Music Therapy/Therapist
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Baldwin Wallace Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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