Baldwin Wallace is located in a large suburb, in Berea, Ohio. The school is officially a United Methodist school. Baldwin Wallace is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Master's degree.
One of the good things about Baldwin Wallace is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study music, drama and performing arts, business and management, and education and teaching.
The admissions department at Baldwin Wallace does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 495 to 610 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 620 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 4,469 students (3,807 full-time equivalent).
Baldwin Wallace serves primarily full-time students. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in Ohio Athletic Conference competitions.
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
Admissions Phone: (440) 826-2222
Financial Aid Phone: (440) 826-2108
http://www.bw.edu
Baldwin Wallace awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 349 | business management, international business, accounting, small business management, human resources, marketing, finance |
| Education And Teaching | 255 | early childhood education, education, reading teaching, educational administration, education of learning disabled, middle school teaching, music teaching, health teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 111 | English, history, political science, sociology, international studies, economics, German language, interdisciplinary studies, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 81 | psychology, communication disorders, music therapy |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 46 | sports and fitness management, health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Science | 44 | biology, chemistry, physics, exercise physiology, physical science courses, geology, biological and physical sciences |
| Media | 37 | communication studies, radio and television, mass communication, public relations |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 24 | stagecraft, various performing arts, dance |
| Music | 22 | music performance, voice, music, piano, music theory and composition, music history and theory |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 21 | information science, computer science, computer networking, systems analyst, computer and media applications |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 14 | criminal justice and safety |
| Art Studies | 9 | art studies, arts management |
| Mathematics | 8 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 6 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Medicine | 6 | health professions, neuroscience |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy, religion |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | human services |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | film studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | medical lab tech |
Number of programs and degrees for Baldwin Wallace in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 748 | 65 |
| Master's degree | 291 | 9 |
In 2005, Baldwin Wallace had a total enrollment of 4,469 students (3,807 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 9% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 86% |
| Pennsylvania | 5% |
| New York | 3% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
Baldwin Wallace offers campus housing for 1,910 of its 3,807 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Berea, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,366 | 1,870 | 79% | 599 | 32% |
| Men | 1,112 | 832 | 75% | 288 | 35% |
| Women | 1,254 | 1,038 | 83% | 311 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 495 | 610 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 620 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 26 |
| 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) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 55% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 85% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (440) 826-2222
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,518 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,518 |
| Room and board | $ 6,738 |
| Room charge | $ 3,290 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,448 |
| Books and supplies | $ 774 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,840 |
Financial Aid:
Baldwin Wallace participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 301400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (440) 826-2108
Baldwin Wallace has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 51 | $67,683 | 13 | $63,669 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 28 | $56,038 | 15 | $53,765 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $45,417 | 32 | $44,580 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 103 | $59,321 | 61 | $50,872 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Ohio Athletic Conference |
| Track | Ohio Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
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
Dance, General
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
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
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
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
Geology/Earth Science, General
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 6% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | 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 campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (air force)
NCAA athletic conference member
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