Baldwin Wallace University is a private institution that was founded in 1845. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,860 (fall 2020), its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 100 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Baldwin Wallace University’s ranking in the 2022 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities Midwest, #9. Its tuition and fees are $35,366.
Baldwin Wallace University is a private school located in Berea, Ohio, about 15 miles southwest of Cleveland. Undergraduates at Baldwin Wallace University can choose from more than 50 academic programs to earn bachelor’s degrees in arts, science, science in education, music, and music in education. Baldwin Wallace, often shortened to BW, also offers master’s degree programs in business and education. The library at BW is home to the Riemenschneider Bach Institute, which is one of only five institutions in North or South America to contain manuscripts in the original handwriting of legendary composer Johann Sebastian Bach. Baldwin Wallace University also hosts the annual three-day Bach Festival, which brings renowned musicians and speakers to campus.
BW students can get involved by playing intramural sports, exploring the city life of Cleveland, or joining the school’s more than 100 clubs, which include about a dozen fraternities and sororities. Student athletes can play for the Baldwin Wallace Yellow Jackets varsity sports teams, which compete in the NCAA Division III Ohio Athletic Conference. Notable alumni include Ohio State University football coach Jim Tressel.
baldwin wallace university tuition
AFFORDABLE EXCELLENCE
Nearly all BW undergraduate students receive financial aid. BW works individually with students and their families to ensure college is financially accessible through scholarships, financial aid, grants, and more. Learn about financial resources for first-year and transfer students.
UNDERGRADUATE LIBERAL ARTS
2021-22 ACADEMIC YEAR
FULL-TIME STUDENTS
12-18 credit hours per semester
| Each Semester | Full Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $17,683 | $35,366 |
| On-campus housing and meals 1 | $6,212 | $12,424 |
| Student Activity Fee 2 | $200 | $400 |
| Onboarding Fee (1st semester only) 3 | $200 | $200 |
| Total (Residential) | $24,295 | $48,390 |
1 Listed cost is the combined total for a standard double room and the prime meal plan. View details on meal plans, housing information and room rates, and the Jacket Express Card.
2 An annual $400 Student Activity Fee ($100 for part-time students) is applied to all student accounts who were first admitted as first-year students for the fall 2021 semester and after. This fee is applied to the student balance, $200 each semester ($50 for part-time students), and is eligible for financial aid support. This fee is not refundable. The fee is used to enhance the quality of activities that directly benefit students, including programs, services, student facility improvements, and events. These activities enrich the student experience, build community, and help students stay on track toward graduation.
3 A one-time $200 Onboarding Fee for first-year and transfer students provides access to online, virtual and in-person orientation and onboarding programs that ensure a successful start at BW. This fee is applied to the student balance and is not eligible for financial aid support. This fee is not refundable.
PART-TIME STUDENTS
1-11 credit hours per semester
| Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| Day Students | $1,099 |
| Evening Students | $760 |
| Weekend Classes | $760 |
| Field Experience | $760 |
| Independent Study | $760 |
| Summer Classes (2021) | $525 |
| Student Activity Fee (per semester) 2 | $200 |
| Onboarding Fee (one-time fee) 3 | $200 |
UNDERGRADUATE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
2021-22 ACADEMIC YEAR
FULL-TIME STUDENTS
12-18 credit hours per semester
| Each Semester | Full Year | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $19,157 | $38,314 |
| On-campus housing and meals 1 | $6,212 | $12,424 |
| Student Activity Fee 2 | $200 | $400 |
| Onboarding Fee (1st semester only) 3 | $200 | $200 |
| Total (Residential) | $25,769 | $51,338 |
1 Listed cost is the combined total for a standard double room and the prime meal plan. View details on meal plans, housing information and room rates, and the Jacket Express Card.
2 An annual $400 Student Activity Fee ($100 for part-time students) is applied to all student accounts who were first admitted as first-year students for the fall 2021 semester and after. This fee is applied to the student balance, $200 each semester ($50 for part-time students), and is eligible for financial aid support. This fee is not refundable. The fee is used to enhance the quality of activities that directly benefit students, including programs, services, student facility improvements, and events. These activities enrich the student experience, build community, and help students stay on track toward graduation.
3 A one-time $200 Onboarding Fee for first-year and transfer students provides access to online, virtual and in-person orientation and onboarding programs that ensure a successful start at BW. This fee is applied to the student balance and is not eligible for financial aid support. This fee is not refundable.
PART-TIME STUDENTS
1-11 credit hours per semester
| Per Credit Hour | |
|---|---|
| Day Students | $1,218 |
| Student Activity Fee (per semester) 2 | $200 |
| Onboarding Fee (one-time fee) 3 | $200 |
MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA)
2021-22 ACADEMIC YEAR
MBA
- Program: 33 credit hours
- Tuition: $832 per credit hour
- Books are additional and may be purchased at the BW Bookstore.
Tracks: Management, Analytics and Human Resources
Flexible MBA
- Program: 33 credit hours
- Tuition: $832 per credit hour
- Books are additional and may be purchased at the BW Bookstore.
Healthcare MBA
- Program: 30 credit hours
- Tuition: $832 per credit hour
Healthcare Management MBA
- Program: 33 credit hours
- Tuition: $832 per credit hour
One-Year MBA
Tuition: $39,900 (total) * #
*Some recent BW graduates qualify for a discounted tuition rate of $29,400. Qualifying candidates must: a) hold an undergraduate business degree from BW and b) earn their undergraduate degree in the same year or the year prior to when they start the one-year MBA program.
#The study abroad component is built in to the cost of the program. The study abroad component includes several variable costs, including fuel, airfare, and international (China) travel arrangements. These costs can fluctuate during our 12-month planning process. Therefore, it is possible that tuition could have small fluctuations from the listed costs. These fluctuations are typically within 2% of the published tuition.
MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY (MACC)
2021-22 ACADEMIC YEAR
One-Year Program (two semesters: fall 2021 and spring 2022)
Program: 30 credits
Tuition: $19,500 (total)
Part-time Tuition: $650 per credit ($19,500/30 credit)
- Tuition includes Becker CPA Review Course materials for capstone classes.
- Any prerequisite courses required to be taken by student prior to starting MAcc curriculum will be billed separately at the corresponding undergraduate or graduate rate effective at time of courses being taken and are outside the cost listed above.
MASTER OF ARTS IN EDUCATION (MAED)
MAED PROGRAM FOR K-12 EDUCATORS (2021-22)
TUITION – FALL 2021/SPRING 2022
| MAEd Program for K-12 Educators | Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| MAEd Graduate Courses | $550 |
MAED IN SCIENCE TEACHING (2021-22)
TUITION: 2021-22
The total cost of BW’s 2021-22 MAEd in science teaching program is $19,980.
This covers the entire 12-month program (three semesters), including tuition, books, fees for professional association membership, and fees for background checks.MAED IN MATHEMATICS TEACHING (2021-22)
TUITION: 2021-22
The total cost of BW’s 2021-22 MAEd in mathematics teaching program is $19,980.
This covers the entire 12-month program (three semesters), including tuition, books, fees for professional association membership, and fees for background checks.LICENSE + MASTER’S PROGRAM – INITIAL TEACHER LICENSURE (2021-22)
TUITION – FALL/SPRING 2021-22
| License + Master’s Program (Initial Teacher Licensure) | Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| MAEd Classes | $550 |
| Undergraduate Classes | $1,099 |
SUPERINTENDENT’S LICENSURE PROGRAM (2021-22)
TUITION – FALL 2021/SPRING 2022
| MAEd Program for K-12 Educators | Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
| MAEd Graduate Courses | $550 |
LEADERSHIP IN HIGHER EDUCATION (LHE)
COSTS FOR PROGRAM (2021-22)
- The 38 credit hour program for full-time students has a comprehensive cost (tuition and books) of $30,000 for the entire two-year program.
- Full-time LHE students receive a $10,000 fellowship award yearly (or $20,000 for the two-year program). The award is applied directly to tuition, thereby reducing the program cost significantly.
- LHE tuition for part-time students: $550 per credit hour.
PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT (PA)
COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM COSTS (2021-23)
BW’s MMS in physician assistant program has a comprehensive cost of $87,500, which includes tuition, electronic medical resources, consumable lab supplies and fees for the following:
- Textbooks
- One white lab coat, embroidered
- PA medical bag with supplies
- Stethoscope
- Student parking
View details for the above fees, out-of-pocket costs that can be expected and other costs covered by the PA Program.
SPEECH-LANGUAGE PATHOLOGY (SLP)
COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM COSTS (2021-23)
The total cost of BW’s 2021-23 speech-language pathology program is $70,000. This covers the entire five-semester program, including tuition, books, laptop computer, software, University resources, clinic fees and materials, Zambia experience (excluding non-refundable deposit to secure travel, immunizations and passport) and consumables.
MASTER OF PUBLIC HEALTH (MPH)
COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM COSTS (2021-24)
MetroHealth Employees
$768.75/credit hour or $32,287.50 for entire program – 42 credits* over three years, part-time curriculum includes tuition, books, one meal per weekend when classes meet (Friday night) and parking at MetroHealth on class weekends.
*Candidates without 5+ years of qualified work experience will be required to take an additional 6 elective credits, resulting in a 48-credit hour program ($36,900).
All Other Students: Healthcare/Public Health Professionals, Members from Other Agencies, etc.
$823/credit hour or $34,566 for entire program – 42 credits* over three years, part-time curriculum includes tuition, books, one meal per weekend when classes meet (Friday night) and parking at MetroHealth on class weekends.
*Candidates without 5+ years of qualified work experience will be required to take an additional 6 elective credits, resulting in a 48-credit hour program.
ACCELERATED BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (ABSN)
COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAM COSTS (2021-22)
The comprehensive cost of the 2021-22 accelerated Bachelor of Science in nursing program is $39,000 for the entire 15-month, 60-credit-hour program. Included in the program costs are: tuition, books, two uniform sets and a lab coat, a stethoscope, consumable laboratory supplies, HESI Exit Exam (first test) testing fee, malpractice insurance and parking fee.
AUDIT FEES
COSTS PER CREDIT HOUR (2021-22)
Undergraduate: $409
Graduate: $593
For full-time students, there is no charge for up to five extra AUDIT hours per term.
ALUMNI
TUITION DISCOUNT FOR ALUMNI
Baldwin Wallace offers a 20 percent tuition discount off part-time undergraduate tuition charges for qualified part-time students.
View details >AUDIT COURSES
COSTS PER CREDIT HOUR (2021-22)
Undergraduate: $115
Graduate: $216
HOW TO AUDIT COURSES
BW alumni are welcome to audit courses provided seats are available in the classes. Alumni can contact registration & records at (440) 826-2126 or webregis@bw.edu the first day of each semester for information on registering for available seats. The seats and course choices are limited, but alumni audit affords local alumni a chance to expand their knowledge. Fees for alumni audit are nonrefundable.
All fees are subject to annual adjustment.
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