Baldwin Wallace University

Baldwin Wallace University
Former name
Baldwin Institute (1845–1856)
Baldwin University (1856–1913)
German Wallace College (1864–1913)
Baldwin–Wallace College (1913–2012)
TypePrivate university
EstablishedDecember 20, 1845 (1845-12-20)
Academic affiliations
CIC, Space-grant
Endowment$177.9 million (2020)
PresidentLee Fisher
Academic staff
213 (fall 2024)
Students3,318 (fall 2024)
Undergraduates2,842 (fall 2024)
Postgraduates476 (fall 2024)
Location, ,
United States
CampusSuburban, 120 acres (49 ha)
ColorsBrown and gold    
NicknameYellow Jackets
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IIIOAC
MascotStinger
Websitewww.bw.edu

Baldwin Wallace University (BW) is a private university in Berea, Ohio, United States. Established in 1845 as Baldwin Institute by Methodist businessman John Baldwin, it merged with nearby German Wallace College in 1913 to become Baldwin-Wallace College. There are two campus sites: Berea, which serves as the main campus, and Corporate College East in Warrensville Heights, Ohio. The university enrolls approximately 3,300 full-time undergraduate and graduate students as of fall 2024. Baldwin Wallace's athletic teams compete as members of NCAA Division III athletics in the Ohio Athletic Conference.