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Baldwin-Wallace College Admission Requirements

Berea, Ohio

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Your chances of getting into Baldwin Wallace College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

77%
Admission Difficulty for Baldwin Wallace College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Baldwin-Wallace College is 77%.  Its admission rate is the 33rd lowest in Ohio.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Baldwin-Wallace College and can you get accepted?

Baldwin Wallace College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 3,258 out of the 4,229 who applied were admitted.

Baldwin Wallace College typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.7. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top quarter of their high school class. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into Baldwin-Wallace College?

77% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Baldwin Wallace College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.7 or better
  • Earn A- grades in high school
  • Score 1170 on the SAT
  • Score 23 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top 25% of your high school class

Baldwin-Wallace College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.7

Typical High School Grades 

A-

What GPA do you need to get into Baldwin Wallace College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Baldwin-Wallace College are to have around a 3.7 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.7 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Baldwin-Wallace College accepts 77% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Baldwin-Wallace College is 3.7 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn A- letter grades and regularly score around 90-92 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #11 in Ohio for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Baldwin-Wallace College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Baldwin-Wallace College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Baldwin Wallace College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 28% of students submitted SAT scores and 48% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1043-1298

Applicants Submitting SAT 

28%
SAT Scores for Baldwin Wallace College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 523
Math 25th Percentile 520
Composite 25th Percentile 1043
SAT Scores for Baldwin Wallace College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 650
Math 75th Percentile 648
Composite 75th Percentile 1298
Average SAT Score 1170

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Baldwin Wallace College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Baldwin-Wallace College is 1170 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1043-1298. Students who get into Baldwin Wallace College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  Baldwin-Wallace College ranks #20 in the state of Ohio for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1170 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Baldwin-Wallace College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1043 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1043, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 920, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Baldwin Wallace College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1170 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1170, you have around a 77% chance of being admitted. A 1298 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 86% chance of getting in.

Baldwin Wallace College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1298 and Above Good >86%
1170 to 1298 Avg + 77%-86%
1043 to 1170 Avg - 64%-77%
916 to 1043 Reach 48%-64%
Less than 916 Low <48%
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Baldwin-Wallace College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

20-27 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

48%
ACT Scores for Baldwin Wallace College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 20
Math 25th Percentile 19
Composite 25th Percentile 20
ACT Scores for Baldwin Wallace College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 27
Math 75th Percentile 26
Composite 75th Percentile 27
Average ACT Score 23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Baldwin-Wallace College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Baldwin-Wallace College is 23, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 20 and 27.  The school ranks #22 in Ohio for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 23. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 20 and score in the score in the top 49 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 16.

48 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Baldwin Wallace College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Baldwin Wallace College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Baldwin-Wallace College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 23 score has around 77% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 87% with a 27 ACT score.

Baldwin Wallace College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
27 and Above Good >87%
23 to 27 Avg + 77%-87%
20 to 23 Avg - 66%-77%
17 to 20 Reach 53%-66%
Less than 17 Low <53%
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High School Class Rank

54% of Baldwin Wallace College freshman are in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class and 24% are in the top ten percent.

High School Class Rank for admitted Baldwin Wallace College students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 23.95%
Top 25% of class 54.19%
Top 50% of class 84%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Baldwin Wallace College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,430 1,799 4,229
Accepted 1,775 1,483 3,258
Acceptance Rate 73% 82% 77%
Enrolled 347 296 643
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 20% 20% 20%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Baldwin Wallace College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Baldwin Wallace College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Baldwin Wallace College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Baldwin Wallace College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Baldwin Wallace College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.7 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1170 and ACT of 23 will almost guarantee your admission.

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=201195 IPEDS survey data for Baldwin Wallace College.

Last updated February 24, 2024