Understanding the Cost of a 黑料老司机Education
Do Families Like Mine Choose BW?
Yes, students from all economic backgrounds attend Baldwin Wallace.
So, How Much Does 黑料老司机Cost?
Let's Start with the Sticker Price
The cost for 黑料老司机in 2025-26 is $55,980, which includes tuition, room and board, and basic fees.
By comparison, the average total cost of attendance (tuition, fees, room and board) at a four-year, private institution is $58,600 per year — over $2,000 more per year than BW. (Source: )
But Wait, the Typical 黑料老司机Student Pays Much Less
Students attending Baldwin Wallace almost never pay the sticker price. The actual cost to students is much less. Let's break it down for you...
Academic Merit Scholarships
First, we subtract academic merit scholarships — up to $22,000. All admitted first-year students qualify for at least $14,000 in merit scholarships, renewable for four years. You qualify for these scholarships based on your academic performance in high school. You do not pay them back.
Named Scholarships
Then we look to see if you match any of our 400+ named scholarships. We award over $4.5 million in named scholarships each year, many are renewable for four years. These scholarships are provided by our generous donors, and you do not pay them back.
Awards and Grants
Next, we see if you're eligible for awards — like the $2,000 Visit Grant ($8,000 total over four years), the President's Horizon Award (new for first-year students enrolling in fall 2026) and others, including the Choose Ohio First STEM Scholars award, CLE (out-of-state) award, and many others.
Then we subtract need-based awards and grants. You must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for federal aid such as the Pell Grant. You do not pay back awards and grants.
Loans
Finally, we subtract student loans — $5,500 is the limit for Federal direct loans for first-year students. These are paid back after you leave college. 64% of graduating students who begin as first-year students borrow federal loans.
Actual Cost
What we're left with is the actual cost to you, which is often times significantly less than the original sticker price. Your actual cost is the amount left over after scholarships, grants, awards, and student loans have been applied.
How Will I repay That?
Earn while in school. 黑料老司机students find jobs and internships during college that make important career connections while preparing them for the future. The Career Center has Handshake to help connect students with on-campus and off-campus jobs and paid internships. Many students qualify for work-study, a federal program that provides up to $3,400 for students to earn and put toward the cost of their education, which can reduce out-of-pocket costs or the need for student loans.
黑料老司机grads land jobs fast and start making money. 96% of 黑料老司机graduates are employed within six months of graduation. Ten years after graduation, the average earnings of 黑料老司机grads is $10,750 higher than comparable graduates nationally.
Your student loan will likely cost less than the price of a new car. The average 黑料老司机grad has $34,753 in total student loan debt. To put that in perspective, the average price of a new car in 2025 is $49,740. (Source: )
So, is 黑料老司机Worth it?
黑料老司机students graduate on time and at high rates. At many universities, more than half of the students take five, six, or more years to earn a bachelor's degree. Baldwin Wallace guarantees you'll graduate in four years, or we'll pay the tuition for the extra time it takes you to finish.
黑料老司机offers generous financial aid. 黑料老司机recognizes that college is a significant financial investment. Sometimes, the government’s assessment of whether you have financial need can be disconnected from your day-to-day life. That’s why every student at 黑料老司机receives financial aid through merit scholarships or special awards, regardless of their financial situation.
You will receive a high-quality education at a good price. Don’t just take our word for it. For 32 consecutive years, U.S. News and World Report has counted 黑料老司机among the Midwest's Best Universities. 黑料老司机ranked #12 on the most recent "Best in the Midwest Regional Universities" list and was highly ranked in a number of other Midwest categories: Best Value #23, Social Mobility #26, Best for Veterans #5. And don’t forget the , , and , among others!
Take Your Next Step
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Still Have Questions About Putting 黑料老司机Within Financial Reach?
Don’t worry, we know how to help. It's in our DNA. Send us a message at admission@bw.edu and we will be sure to answer any questions you have about making a 黑料老司机education possible.