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Mary Baldwin University

Mary Baldwin University

Staunton, VA · City · 1,090 students
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$12,756
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
43%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$44,427
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Nestled in the historic, vibrant town of Staunton, Virginia, Mary Baldwin University is a small, coeducational institution celebrated for its rich legacy of empowering students through leadership. The university is highly regarded for its Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences, which offers premier programs in nursing, physical therapy, and occupational therapy, alongside standout majors in education and the performing arts. On campus, prospective students will find an inclusive and supportive culture where a tight-knit community fosters close faculty mentorship and active involvement in NCAA Division III athletics and diverse student organizations. Distinctively, the university remains home to the Mary Baldwin College for Women and the Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership—the nation’s only all-female cadet corps—offering unparalleled pathways for personal and professional growth.

Wikipedia:Mary Baldwin University is a private university in Staunton, Virginia, United States. It was founded in 1842 as "Augusta Female Seminary". Mary Baldwin University is home to the Mary Baldwin College for Women, a residential college and women's college with a focus on liberal arts and leadership, as well as co-educational residential college for undergraduate programs within its University College structure. MBU also offers co-educational graduate degrees as well as undergraduate degree and certificate programs for working professionals and non-traditional students.

Location
Staunton, VA, 24401 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
IAD · Dulles
103 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$34,152
Housing & food (on campus)$11,411
Books & supplies$900
Cost of attendance$45,935
Average net price$12,756
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$34,152
Housing & food (on campus)$11,411
Books & supplies$900
Cost of attendance$45,935
Average net price$12,756
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$12,717
$30–48k
$9,527
$48–75k
$11,537
$75–110k
$14,801
$110k+
$14,806
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
43%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
32%
Back for yr 2
67%
Transferred
31%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
51% graduated · 41% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 8% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$39,075
10 yrs after entry$44,427
Debt
Median at graduation$26,586
Monthly payment$282
Middle 50% owe$7.8k–$29.3k
90th percentile$41,442
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 25%Women 75%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
15 : 1
Pell grant
55%
First-gen
40%
Family income
$32,121
Independent
42%
Age at entry
25.0
Part-time
17%
Race & ethnicity
White
47%
Hispanic
9%
Black
26%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
3%
Unknown
8%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$39,075
After 10 yrs
$44,427
Business Administration, Management and Operations43
Social Work33
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General31
Criminology27
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities26
Psychology, General21
Marketing14
Special Education and Teaching13
English Language and Literature, General12
Biology, General12
Fine and Studio Arts10
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing10
History9
Political Science and Government8
Sociology8
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness5
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$34M
Full-time faculty
30%
Faculty salary
$7,926/mo
Teaching spend
$11,160
per student
Federal loans
71%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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