Tuition, Financial Aid and Scholarships for First-Year Students

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Baldwin Wallace University continues to earn high marks for affordable excellence. We are committed to working with students and families to provide various types of financial assistance — merit scholarships, outside scholarships, grants, loans, and campus employment opportunities. The University also works hard to keep costs as affordable as possible by way of our four-year graduation guarantee.

Please explore our financial aid FAQs. We welcome your questions and concerns as you explore the many financial options available to make a BW education a reality.

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Tuition and Fees for Undergraduate Liberal Arts and Students

2023-2024 Academic Year

Full-Time Students

12-18 credit hours per semester

	Each Semester	Full Year
Tuition	$18,669	$37,338
On-campus housing and meals ¹	$6,590	$13,180
Student Activity Fee ²	$200	$400
Onboarding Fee (1st semester only) ³	$200	$200
Total (Residential)	$25,659	$51,118

¹ Listed cost is the combined total for a standard double room and the prime meal plan.

² An annual $400 Student Activity Fee ($100 for part-time students) is applied to all student accounts who first enrolled at BW as first-year students in fall 2021 or later. 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.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program fee: Not listed above, an additional fee of $700 is administered for each of the student's final five semesters in the BSN program ($3,500 total over five semesters). Items covered by the fee include: books (in the final five semesters), stethoscope, lab supplies, lab coat, uniforms, graduation items, and exit exams.

Part-Time Students

1-11 credit hours per semester

	Per Credit Hour
Day Students	$1,160
Evening Students	$802
Weekend Classes	$802
Field Experience	$802
Independent Study	$802
Summer Classes (2022)	$525
Student Activity Fee (per semester) ²	$200
Onboarding Fee (one-time fee) ³	$200

Additional resources: view cost of attendance details for the 2023-24 academic year.

2022-2023 Academic Year

Full-Time Students

12-18 credit hours per semester

	Each Semester	Full Year
Tuition	$19,636	$39,272
On-campus housing and meals ¹	$6,398	$12,796
Student Activity Fee ²	$200	$400
Onboarding Fee (1st semester only) ³	$200	$200
Total (Residential)	$26,434	$52,668

¹ Listed cost is the combined total for a standard double room and the prime meal plan.

Part-Time Students

1-11 credit hours per semester

	Per Credit Hour
Day Students	$1,248
Student Activity Fee (per semester) ²	$200
Onboarding Fee (one-time fee) ³	$200

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Net Price Calculator: The BW Net Price Calculator is designed to give prospective first-year students and families an estimate as to what kind of financial support they may be eligible to receive while attending Baldwin Wallace University. Please note: the calculator is currently programmed to use cost and scholarship information for the 2022-23 academic year.

Students Entering College in Fall 2023

Prospective first-year students expecting to enroll in college in fall 2023 are encouraged to use the BW Net Price Calculator. Students are encouraged to review this webpage for updates for the 2022-23 academic year.

Beginning in October 2022, students may reduce the time needed to use the BW Net Price Calculator by filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). This will provide an EFC (Estimated Family Contribution) figure that can then be plugged into the BW Net Price Calculator, reducing the time needed to complete the calculator from 20 minutes to about five minutes.

As of November 2022, admitted students are encouraged to simply file a FAFSA and receive a financial aid offer from BW rather than complete the BW Net Price Calculator. Financial aid offers for the fall 2023 entry term will begin being processed in December 2022 for admitted students that have filed a FAFSA. BW financial aid offers will include updated cost and scholarship information for the 2023-24 school year.

As noted above, merit scholarships and awards within the net price calculator are based on a student's cumulative weighted high school grade point average (GPA).

Students Entering College in Fall 2024 or Later

Prospective first-year students who do not plan to enroll in college until after the fall 2023 term are encouraged to use the BW Net Price Calculator while also anticipating possible adjustments to tuition and scholarship levels.

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Name	Award	Criteria
Alumni Award	$2,000	Awarded to the children and grandchildren of BW graduates.
Sibling	$2,000 per sibling	Awarded to student siblings simultaneously enrolled as full-time undergraduates at BW.
Heritage	$3,500	Awarded to admitted underrepresented, underserved students who will enrich BW's cultural diversity.
Come Live the Experience (CLE)	$5,000	Awarded to admitted liberal arts majors who reside outside of Ohio.
BW Visit Grant (Fall 2023 start students)	$2,000	Visit grants are eligible for new first-year students who start in fall 2023 and have visited campus by December 2, 2022. Guaranteed for four years or completion of a bachelor’s degree, whichever comes first. Visit grants cannot exceed $8,000 ($2,000 per year), regardless of the number of times a student has visited. Learn more.
Griffiths Scholarship	$2,000 - $8,000	Awarded to admitted Conservatory of Music students who demonstrate outstanding musicianship and talent in the audition process. Scholarship announcements are made after March 15. Renewable up to four years, based on a cumulative GPA of 3.0+ and enrollment in the Conservatory.
Say Yes Choice Grant	$5,000	Awarded to students attending eligible schools within the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Students must have an adjustable gross income of more than $75,000 per year. Five students are selected each year.
Boesel Award – Business Majors	Varies	Awarded to a limited number of outstanding students who plan to complete a major in the school of business at BW. The number and amount of awards vary. Students must maintain a GPA of 3.0+ at BW. Renewable for up to four years. Full-time enrollment required.
BW Marching Yellow Jackets Scholarship	Varies	Awarded to undergraduate students who become members of the BW Marching Yellow Jackets. The first year of participation is worth $500 per year, growing $100 each year a student maintains their participation in the band. Students do not need to audition or major in music but need to register for band camp. Learn more.
Choose Ohio First STEM	Up to $5,000	Awarded to full-time applicants who are Ohio residents with a minimum high school GPA of 3.0. Women, first-generation students, economically disadvantaged, or historically underrepresented minorities are highly encouraged to apply. Must be pursuing a STEM major (see link below for more info). Applications and recommendations are reviewed after the deadline. The priority consideration deadline is February 1. The final deadline is March 1. Learn more about Choose Ohio First STEM Scholarships.

Name	Award	Criteria
Community-Based Awards	$13,000	BW has partnered with a select number of organizations in Northeast Ohio to offer awards for first-year students, valued at $13,000 per year. Students receive the higher total of either their community-based award or their BW academic merit scholarship (or equivalent award such as the Yellow Jacket Success Grant or RaiseMe micro scholarships received in place of a merit scholarship). Learn more.
RaiseMe	Up to $13,000	BW has partnered with RaiseMe to offer a series of micro scholarships for first-year students, valued at up to $13,000 per year. Students receive the higher total of either their micro scholarships or their BW academic merit scholarship (or equivalent award such as the Yellow Jacket Success Grant or a community-based award received in place of a merit scholarship). Learn more.
Ministerial	Up to 50% of tuition	In honor of BW's Methodist history, BW offers a Ministerial Award to dependent students (ages 17 to 23) of ordained United Methodist ministers who are full members of an annual conference. May be received in combination with other BW awards when, the total amount of all BW awards, including the Ministerial Award, equals no more than 75% of tuition.
Say Yes Scholarship	Up to full cost of tuition	Awarded to students attending eligible schools within the Cleveland Metropolitan School District. Students must demonstrate a household adjustable gross income of less than $75,000 per year and their household income must remain below this threshold to renew the award.
Sage Scholars Tuition Rewards	Up to $33,500	Awarded to students who are members of the Sage Scholars Tuition Rewards program. Students receive the higher total of either their Sage rewards points (divided evenly over four years of full-time attendance) or the sum of the combination of a BW merit scholarship and special awards.

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