Baldwin Wallace University Acceptance Rate
Berea, Ohio · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,384
- Admitted
- 3,369
- Yield
- 21.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Baldwin Wallace University's acceptance rate has risen from 64% in 2014–15 to 76.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,224 to 4,384 (+4%) over that period.
Its 76.8% rate makes Baldwin Wallace University more selective than about 49% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 54 tracked Ohio schools, it is more selective than about 50%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (73% for women vs 81.8% for men, a 8.8-point gap). Baldwin Wallace University has been test-optional since 2018–19. Of admitted students, 21.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,224 | 2,702 | 64% | 717 |
| 2015–16 | 4,363 | 2,626 | 60.2% | 768 |
| 2016–17 | 4,515 | 2,697 | 59.7% | 706 |
| 2017–18 | 3,576 | 2,791 | 78% | 685 |
| 2018–19 | 3,926 | 2,915 | 74.2% | 677 |
| 2019–20 | 3,922 | 2,851 | 72.7% | 665 |
| 2020–21 | 3,864 | 2,698 | 69.8% | 659 |
| 2021–22 | 4,250 | 3,358 | 79% | 730 |
| 2022–23 | 4,229 | 3,258 | 77% | 643 |
| 2023–24 | 4,384 | 3,369 | 76.8% | 732 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,461 | 1,796 | 73% |
| Men | 1,923 | 1,573 | 81.8% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 530–650 | 27% |
| SAT Math | 520–635 | |
| ACT Composite | 20–27 | 31% |
How Baldwin Wallace University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Baldwin Wallace University's acceptance rate?
Baldwin Wallace University's acceptance rate is 76.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,369 admitted of 4,384 applicants).
Is Baldwin Wallace University test optional?
Baldwin Wallace University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Baldwin Wallace University?
Baldwin Wallace University received 4,384 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,369.
What SAT score do you need for Baldwin Wallace University?
Admitted students at Baldwin Wallace University typically scored 530–650 on SAT Reading/Writing and 520–635 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Baldwin Wallace University getting harder to get into?
Baldwin Wallace University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 64% in 2014–15 to 76.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.bw.edu/.