Baldwin Wallace University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$37,686

3.04% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$28,190

After Financial Aid

2021 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

76.8%

4,384 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,308

93.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

68.6%

470 Graduates

About

Baldwin Wallace University is a higher education institution located in Cuyahoga County, OH. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Baldwin Wallace University were General Business Administration & Management (51 degrees awarded), Other Research & Experimental Psychology (42 degrees), and General Finance (41 degrees).

In 2023, 958 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Baldwin Wallace University. 59.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (757 degrees), 12 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (63 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Baldwin Wallace University is $37,686, which is $13,111 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Baldwin Wallace University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 949 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Baldwin Wallace University is $37,686, which is $13,111 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,190.

In 2023, 97% of undergraduate students attending Baldwin Wallace University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$37,686

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Baldwin Wallace University was $37,686. The cost of tuition at Baldwin Wallace University is $13,111 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Baldwin Wallace University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$28,190

2023 Value

1.79%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Baldwin Wallace University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,190. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Baldwin Wallace University grew by 1.79%.

This chart compares the average net price of Baldwin Wallace University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,030

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Baldwin Wallace University was of $12,030 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.57% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Baldwin Wallace University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at Baldwin Wallace University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 1.04% with respect to 2022, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Baldwin Wallace University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2021 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Baldwin Wallace University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 949 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Baldwin Wallace University received 4,384 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 3.67% annual growth. Out of those 4,384 applicants, 3,369 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.8% acceptance rate.

There were 3,308 students enrolled at Baldwin Wallace University in 2023. 27% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Baldwin Wallace University has an overall enrollment yield of 21.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

3,369

Accepted Out of 4,384

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Baldwin Wallace University was 76.8% (3,369 admissions from 4,384 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 77%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 3.67%, while admissions grew by 3.41%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Baldwin Wallace University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

27%

Submission Percentage (2023)

199

Scores Submitted (2023)

27% of enrolled first-time students at Baldwin Wallace University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Baldwin Wallace University had a total enrollment of 3,308 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Baldwin Wallace University is 3,083 students and the part-time enrollment is 225. This means that 93.2% of students enrolled at Baldwin Wallace University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Baldwin Wallace University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.3% White, 6.74% Hispanic or Latino, 6.74% Black or African American, 5.41% Two or More Races, 1.93% Asian, 0.121% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0605% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Baldwin Wallace University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.5%), followed by White Male (34.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (55.3%), followed by White Male (23.8%) and Black or African American Female (5.72%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

93.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Baldwin Wallace University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,308 students. The full-time enrollment at Baldwin Wallace University is 3,083 and the part-time enrollment is 225. This means that 93.2% of students enrolled at Baldwin Wallace University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Baldwin Wallace University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

85%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Baldwin Wallace University was 85%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Baldwin Wallace University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Baldwin Wallace University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
2,557 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
223 enrolled students
Black or African American
223 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Baldwin Wallace University is 77.3% White, 6.74% Hispanic or Latino, 6.74% Black or African American, 5.41% Two or More Races, 1.93% Asian, 0.121% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0605% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 20 students (0.605%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 182 more women than men received degrees from Baldwin Wallace University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Baldwin Wallace University is white (757 degrees awarded). There were 12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (63 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Baldwin Wallace University is General Business Administration & Management (51 degrees awarded), followed by Other Research & Experimental Psychology (42 degrees) and General Finance (41 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Baldwin Wallace University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (105 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (44 degrees), and Natural Resources & Conservation (14 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Baldwin Wallace University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,598,883 people), Secondary school teachers (581,584 people), Physicians (420,027 people), Other managers (301,110 people), and Education administrators (297,384 people).

The most specialized majors at Baldwin Wallace University in 2023 are Visual & Performing Arts (105 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (44 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (14 degrees), Education (112 degrees), and Biology (63 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Baldwin Wallace University are Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Nurse anesthetists, Tool & die makers, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Baldwin Wallace University are Visual & Performing Arts (105 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (44 degrees), Natural Resources & Conservation (14 degrees), Education (112 degrees), and Biology (63 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Baldwin Wallace University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,004,697 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (652,604 people), uninformed (626,357 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (618,933 people), and Offices of physicians (233,504 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Baldwin Wallace University.

Most Common (2023)

General Business Administration & Management
51 degrees awarded
Other Research & Experimental Psychology
42 degrees awarded
General Finance
41 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Baldwin Wallace University was General Business Administration & Management with 51 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Baldwin Wallace University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

388

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

570

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 388 degrees were awarded to men at Baldwin Wallace University, which is 0.681 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (570).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Baldwin Wallace University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 50 degrees were awarded to men at Baldwin Wallace University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.61 times more than the 31 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 38 degrees were awarded to men at Baldwin Wallace University in Other Research & Experimental Psychology, which is 9.5 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

67%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 54% of students graduating from Baldwin Wallace University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 67% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 67% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Baldwin Wallace University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
757 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
63 degrees awarded
Black or African American
55 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Baldwin Wallace University is white (757 degrees awarded). There were 12 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (63 degrees).

0.104% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
445 degrees awarded
White Male
312 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
39 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Baldwin Wallace University is white female (445 degrees awarded). There were 1.43 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (312 degrees).

Operations

Baldwin Wallace University has an endowment valued at nearly $168M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 15.7M (9.38%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Baldwin Wallace University had a total salary expenditure of 113M. Baldwin Wallace University employs 84 Professors, 84 Associate professors and 71 Assistant professors. Most academics at Baldwin Wallace University are Female Associate professor (54), Male Professor (43), and Female Professor (41).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Baldwin Wallace University are: Service, with 81 employees, Management, with 75 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 57 employees.

Endowment

$168M

2023 Endowment

2.05%

growth from 2022

Baldwin Wallace University has an endowment valued at about $168M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Baldwin Wallace University grew 2.05% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $118M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Baldwin Wallace University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$50.4M

2023 Salaries

6.99%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Baldwin Wallace University paid a median of $50.4M in salaries, which represents 44.7% of their overall expenditure ($113M) and a 6.99% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 7.6% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 5.76% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$19.4M

Instructional Salaries

241

Number of Employees

In 2023, Baldwin Wallace University paid a total of $19.4M to 241 employees working as instructors, which represents 38.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

84 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

81 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Baldwin Wallace University were Professor with 84 employees, Associate professor with 84 employees, and Assistant professor with 71 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Baldwin Wallace University were Service with 81 employees, Management with 75 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 57 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Baldwin Wallace University was Female Associate professor with 54 employees, Male Professor with 43 employees, and Female Professor with 41 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Baldwin Wallace University.

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