Baldwin Wallace University

Baldwin Wallace University (BW) is a private institution in Berea, Ohio. The university offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Over 3,400 undergraduate students enrolled in the 2018 school year. BW was established in 1845 by Methodist settlers and became a university in 2012. Along with the main campus in Berea, the university operates a second campus in Warrensville Heights. Berea is a suburb of Cleveland and provides students with access to a major city while studying in a small suburb. The university currently offers over 80 majors, including one nursing major. These degree programs are managed through 27 different academic departments.

Baldwin Wallace University currently offers an accelerated BSN program for students who already have a Bachelor’s degree with a non-nursing major. This program was accredited by the CCNE in 2014. It is also approved by the Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN). The program is designed to be completed in just 15 months and includes a combination of classroom learning and clinical rotations. The clinical rotations are completed at the nearby Southwest General Health Center in Middleburg Heights Ohio. The program requires students to complete prerequisite coursework before enrolling, which includes Human Anatomy and Physiology and Microbiology. The most recent graduating class had a 100% pass rate for the NCLEX-RN exam.

Updated on: 08 Oct, 2025

Program Length & Format

15-month accelerated program with 63 credit hours
Full-time program with new cohorts beginning each August
Intensive schedule of courses and clinical experiences
Students should not plan to work during enrollment due to the program’s demands

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Cumulative GPA of 2.8 (4.0 scale)
Prerequisite GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale)
All collegiate coursework is considered during review

Prerequisites

Human anatomy and physiology I with lab
Human anatomy and physiology II with lab
Microbiology with lab
General Chemistry I with lab
Nutrition
Prerequisites must be completed within seven years of program start date
Minimum grade of C required in all prerequisite courses

Deadlines

Application review is rolling with interviews beginning in October
Tuition deposit deadline: May 1

Application

Apply through NursingCAS
Submit resume and essay
Provide letters of recommendation
Submit official college transcripts directly to NursingCAS
International candidates require course-by-course evaluation

Selection Process

Admission is selective based on academic performance, letters of recommendation, personal statement, life/work experience, and interview
Interview with the admission committee is required for qualified candidates
Meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission

Cost & Financial Aid

Comprehensive program cost for 2025-26 is $42,644 (includes tuition, fees, textbooks, uniforms, supplies, and insurance)
Financial aid available through loans
Scholarships available through Choose Ohio First STEM Healthcare Scholars Program
Alumni may be eligible for the Accelerated BSN Alumni Award

Clinical & Simulation Lab

Clinical rotations at hospitals, including University Hospitals, Cleveland Clinic, Southwest General Health Center, and MetroHealth Medical Center
State-of-the-art nursing lab with birthing simulator and HoloLens virtual reality technology
Approximately 700 hours of clinical experience