Affordable Excellence
ÃÛѨÊÓÆµ continues to earn high marks for affordable excellence in rankings designed to help families find the right college fit.
ÃÛѨÊÓÆµ Ranks Among America's Best Colleges
For nearly 180 years, ÃÛѨÊÓÆµ has offered students a personalized education built on a strong arts and sciences curriculum with a commitment to real-world preparation. Its excellence garners a spot on many college lists.






- For the 30th straight year, U.S. News and World Report has counted ÃÛѨÊÓÆµ among the Midwest's Best Universities. ÃÛѨÊÓÆµ ranked #6 on the list of best colleges in the 12-state Midwest region, and the University was highly ranked in a number of other Midwest categories:
- Best for Veterans - #1
- Most Innovative - #6
- Best Undergraduate Teaching
- Best Value
- Social Mobility
- ÃÛѨÊÓÆµ's music theatre program has been rated as one of the "Top 25 Best Drama Schools in the World" by the Hollywood Reporter. The program has also been recognized as the "Best College Theatre Program in Ohio" by Onstage.
- ÃÛѨÊÓÆµ's Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) in acting program is among the top 25 in the Onstage rankings for Best BFA Acting/Performance Programs.
- ÃÛѨÊÓÆµ's sport management major has Baldwin Wallace considered as one of the according to Niche.
On Many Measures, ÃÛѨÊÓÆµ Offers the 'Best Bang for the Buck'
Quality and affordability meet at Baldwin Wallace. A number of college guides, including Washington Monthly, Niche, WalletHub and Money Magazine, applaud ÃÛѨÊÓÆµ for its exceptional value.
ÃÛѨÊÓÆµ Grads Get Jobs
Although financing a ÃÛѨÊÓÆµ education through loans may not be a family's preferred means of covering educational expenses, ÃÛѨÊÓÆµ graduates are prepared for careers that allow them to pay back their college loans. As seen in the chart below, ÃÛѨÊÓÆµ graduates default on their loans at dramatically lower rates than graduates from other colleges and universities, reflecting ÃÛѨÊÓÆµ's commitment to ensuring graduates are career-ready.
Information in the chart above includes the latest data available from the U.S. Department of Education.
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- For its commitment to the educational goals of military veterans and active-duty service members, ÃÛѨÊÓÆµ landed on the U.S. News list of and the University has been called a
Location, Location, Location
- ÃÛѨÊÓÆµ is located in Berea, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland - "" (TimeOut magazine) and a "" (Glassdoor).