Baldwin-Wallace College's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 54.9%, with 4,819 applicants and 3,648 accepted. The Regular Decision (RD) acceptance rate matches the overall at 54.9%, while no Early Action (EA) data is available. Transfer applicants have a notably high acceptance rate of 87.5%, with 224 applicants and 196 accepted, maintaining a strong average GPA of 3.79. Historically, acceptance rates have seen a decline from 76.8% in 2023 to the current figure, reflecting increasing selectivity over the years. Additionally, the waitlist acceptance rate is a perfect 100%, with all 41 offered places being accepted this year.

Baldwin-Wallace College's overall acceptance rate has shown a slight decline in recent years, with a rate of 76.8% for the application year 2023, down from 79.0% in 2021. The number of applicants has increased from 3,576 in 2017 to 4,384 in 2023, indicating growing interest in the institution. Notably, the 2020 acceptance rate was significantly lower at 69.8%, marking a notable divergence in trends. Historically, however, Baldwin-Wallace has maintained relatively high acceptance rates, ranging consistently between 59.7% and 79% over the past several years.
Baldwin-Wallace College reported a 100% acceptance rate for its wait list for the application year 2024, with all 41 offered spots accepted. This follows a similar trend from the previous year (2023), in which 11 students also enjoyed a 100% acceptance rate. Historical data for 2022 and earlier years is not available, but the consistent acceptance rates in 2023 and 2024 highlight a stable approach to managing waitlisted students at the college.
Baldwin-Wallace College has a high transfer acceptance rate of 87.5% for the application year 2024, with 196 out of 224 applicants being accepted. This represents a slight increase from 87.3% in the previous application year 2023, where 180 out of 206 applicants were accepted. The trend over recent years shows variability, with acceptance rates fluctuating from a high of 95.8% in 2020 to a low of 78.7% in 2022. The average GPA of accepted transfer students is 3.79, indicating that Baldwin-Wallace attracts academically strong candidates.
| Race | Applicants |
|---|---|
| Asian American | 2.4% |
| White | 74.1% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 8.8% |
| Black/African American | 8.2% |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | 0.1% |