Baldwin Wallace University
2023-24
The 2023-24 Common Data Set for Baldwin Wallace University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: Jun 4, 2024. Subscribe via RSS.
Acceptance Rate
76.2%
Applications
4,422
Admitted
3,369
Enrolled
367
SAT Composite
1050-1265
SAT Math
520-630
SAT Reading
520-640
ACT Composite
20-27
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
$54,122
10 yrs after enrollment
67%
6-year completion
$27,603
sticker minus grants
$27,000
federal loans only
The numbers, as published
496numbers from this report.
General Information
2 TABLESAcademic year calendar:Semester
CertificateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Post-master's certificateX
Enrollment And Persistence
3 TABLESFirst-Time, First-Year Admission
6 TABLESEntrance Exams
SATX
ACTX
APX
CLEPX
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
Total first-time, first-year who applied732
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted2,947
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled2,559
Total first-time, first-year who applied581
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted1,399
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled803
Total first-time, first-year who applied151
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted38
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled7
Total first-time, first-year who applied0
Wait List
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?No
Number of qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:11
Number accepting a place on the waiting list:11
Number of wait-listed students admitted:1
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-80011
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-69934
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-59942
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-49912
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-3991
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total100
SAT Math: 700-8006
SAT Math: 600-69931
SAT Math: 500-59945
SAT Math: 400-49915
SAT Math: 300-3993
SAT Math: Total100
SAT Composite: 1400-16005
SAT Composite: 1200-139938
SAT Composite: 1000-119940
SAT Composite: 800-99917
SAT Composite: 600-7990
ACT Composite: 30-3611
ACT Composite: 24-2942
ACT Composite: 18-2335
ACT Composite: 12-1712
ACT Composite: Total100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class23.4
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class51.6
Percent in top half of high school graduating class82.6
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class17.4
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class2
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:48
Percent who had GPA of 4.040.9
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9923.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7413
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.499.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.248.8
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.994.5
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.2
Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.028.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9917.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7413.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4918.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2412.4
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.999.2
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.5
Total100
Percent who had GPA of 4.037.2
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9921.6
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7413.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4912
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.249.8
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.995.9
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.490.3
Total100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:3.77
Priority Date: Month3
Priority Date: Day1
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:X
Must reply by May 1st or within____weeks if notified after3
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 year
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation? (FT)Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?Yes
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?Yes
Transfer Admission
2 TABLESHigh school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:Students must be in good academic and social standing at prior institutions. -
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:College achievement is the most important criterion. All official high school and college transcripts must be presented at the time of admission. Yes No X ##
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:45
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
Number25
Unit Typecredit
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:https://www.bw.edu/admission/veterans/
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located: https://www.bw.edu/admission/veterans/ Military/veteran students can receive a waiver of the international studies core requirement based on overseas deployment or duty stations. X 25* Credit(s) American Council on Education (ACE) College Level Examination Program (CLEP) DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST) - E1 Special study options: Identify those programs available at your institution. Refer to the glossary for definitions. - [x] X Accelerated program - [ ] Comprehensive transition and postsecondary program for students with intellectual disabilities - [ ] X Cross-registration - [ ] X Distance learning - [ ] X Double major - [x] X English as a Second Language (ESL) - [ ] X Exchange student program (domestic) - [ ] External degree program - [x] X Honors Program - [x] X Independent study - [ ] X Internships - [ ] X Liberal arts/career combination - [ ] X Student-designed major - [ ] X Study abroad - [ ] X Teacher certification program - [ ] X Undergraduate Research - [ ] X Weekend college - [ ] X Other (specify): - E2 Has been removed from the CDS. - E3 Areas in which all or most students are required to complete some course work prior to graduation: - [ ] X Arts/fine arts - [ ] Computer literacy - [x] X English (including composition) - [ ] Foreign languages - [ ] History - [ ] Physical Education - [ ] X Humanities - [x] X Intensive writing - [ ] X Mathematics - [ ] Philosophy - [ ] X Sciences (biological or physical) - [ ] X Social science - [ ] X Other (describe): ##
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
English as a Second Language (ESL)X
Exchange student program (domestic)X
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Liberal arts/career combinationX
Student-designed majorX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Undergraduate ResearchX
Weekend collegeX
Other (specify):X
Specify:-
Arts/fine artsX
English (including composition)X
HumanitiesX
Intensive writingX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Other (describe):X
Describe:International Studies (options include foreign language, study abroad, or selected courses with an international
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)21%
Percent of males who join fraternities6%
Percent of females who join sororities8%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing71%
Percent who live off campus or commute29%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)22%
Percent of males who join fraternities9%
Percent of females who join sororities12%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing52%
Percent who live off campus or commute48%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Average age of full-time students18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)18
Average age of full-time students20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
OperaX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
Television stationX
Coed residence hallsX
Apartments for single studentsX
Special housing for disabled studentsX
Special housing for international studentsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Theme housingX
Annual Expenses
6 TABLESPlease provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:https://bw.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx
Minimum18
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?Yes
If yes, what percentage of full-time undergraduates pay more than the tuition and fees reported in $G$1?11%
Financial Aid
10 TABLESFederal methodology (FM)X
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.455
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
Other (specify):X
Specify:International Student's Certification of Finances
FAFSAX
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
If yes, starting date (Month):12
If yes, starting date (Day):4
Federal Pell GrantsX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
ArtX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
AcademicsX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESFall 2025 Student to Faculty ratio10
based on ____ students3,091
and ____ faculty301