B-W: Baldwin-Wallace College Facts

General

An accredited private liberal arts college affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
Was founded in 1845 by John Baldwin.
Merged with neighboring German Wallace College in 1913.
One of the first colleges in Ohio to admit students without regard to race or gender. B-W is marked by an unswerving commitment to provide quality education for all people, regardless of station.
In 1995, celebrated its sesquicentennial and reaffirmed its commitment to personalized education that stresses individual growth, community service and responsiveness to new ideas in a rapidly changing society.
Located in Berea, Ohio, a town of 19,000 persons. Berea was founded in 1836 and is now a suburb of Cleveland. Cleveland's downtown area is about 20 minutes from the center of Berea and is home to many Fortune 500 companies and cultural opportunities. Cleveland and its adjacent suburbs have a population of approximately 1.5 million.
Regularly included among "America's Best Colleges" in the annual survey by U.S. News & World Report. In 2004, was ranked tenth among regional colleges and universities in the Midwest.

Student Body

Approximately 3,100 full-time undergraduate day students, 700 evening and weekend adult learners and 800 graduate students.
36 U.S. States and 29 countries are represented among the student body.
Each year nearly 29% of entering freshmen rank in the top decile of their graduating class while more than 57% typically rank in the top quarter.
81% of first-time freshman students live on campus; 58% of degree-seeking undergraduate students live on campus.
Of 4,600 students, 38% are male and 62% are female.
Minority student population: approximately 10%
Freshmen Retention Rate: 82%
Number of degrees awarded from July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004: Bachelor's degrees, 814; Master's degrees, 246.

Academics

Academic calendar: Two 14 week semesters.
27 academic departments leading to a bachelor's degree.
Five undergraduate degrees offered (Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Education, Bachelor of Music, and Bachelor of Music in Education) and two graduate degrees (Master of Arts in Education and Master of Business Administration).
More than 300 full-time and part-time faculty members.
80% of the faculty have earned doctorates or terminal degrees.
15:1 student-to-faculty ratio with an average class size of 18 students.
Offer more than 50 major, 3/2 cooperative, and pre-professional programs in day programs. Evening and weekend programs offer 12 major and 8 certificate programs.
Academic Programs: Allied Health, Art, Biology, Business, Chemistry, Communication, Computer Information Systems, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Economics, Education, English, Family & Consumer Science, Film Studies, Finance, Foreign Languages, Geology, History, Human Services, International Studies, Mathematical Economics, Mathematics, Music, Neuroscience, Organizational Leadership, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Science, Pre-Engineering, Psychology, Public Relations, Religion, Sociology, and Theatre.
Departments with Largest Number of Concentrators: Business, Education, Psychology

For further information refer to our B-W Fact Book Web page.

Financial Information

Tuition: Liberal Arts, $20,518; Room, $3,290; Board & Bookstore, $3,448.
81% of freshmen and 86% of continuing students receive some form of financial aid.
Average financial aid package for freshmen: $16,338
Endowment (as of 6/30/2004): Approximately $120 million

Other Program Information

Students from all majors participate in internships and provide employers an avenue to expand their professional staff while contributing to the career development of a student. The Career Services Internship Program provides more than 800 internship opportunities each year.
Our Explorations & Study Abroad Program has a unique semester-long "Road Scholar USA Tour" taking students and professors across the country to visit historical sites, study diverse cultures, and complete service projects.
Corporate Partners is a program designed to help Baldwin-Wallace College continue to serve and build strong ties with the business community. The program's focus is on developing relationships in which each partner can help the other. For descriptions of some of the ways B-W strives to meet the needs of its Corporate Partners, contact the Business Division.
The Baldwin-Wallace Bach Festival, featuring international artists of the highest caliber, is the oldest collegiate Bach Festival in the United States and is presented annually in April.

Grant Writing and Management