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Mary Baldwin University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Virginia

Mary Baldwin University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
80.2%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹32,07,965Out-of-state
Students
1,090Undergraduates
Students per teacher
15Student to faculty

About

Mary Baldwin University (MBU, formerly Mary Baldwin College) 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.
The university is the oldest institution of higher education for women in the nation affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and it is home to the only all-female corps of cadets in the world. Although the university is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, it was placed on probation in mid-2026 because of continuing concerns about its finances.

Admissions planning estimate

96% baseline · Medium data confidence

Sensitivity range: 81%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Open-admission institution policy (IPEDS 2024); 96% is a planning prior conditional on eligibility, not an observed admit rate. Selective programmes may differ.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

Reported admit rate

80 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 3,934
Offered a place 3,154
Enrolled 210

6.7% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite810-1110
4001600
ACT composite17-21
136

What a year costs

₹43,64,362 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹32,07,965
  • Housing₹10,71,858
  • Books & supplies₹84,539
Sticker price ₹43,64,362
After aid (average) ₹11,98,197

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹32,07,965
Out-of-state ₹32,07,965

Average aid awarded: ₹24,61,770 a year.

Outcomes and support

66.8%
Retention
39.3%
Graduation
68%
Get financial aid
15%
From out of state

One teacher for every 15 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 47.1%
African American 26%
Hispanic 9.3%
Unknown 8%
Multiracial 5.4%
Asian 1.2%
Native American 0.4%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

12 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice
  • Diploma
  • Transfer
  • Associate
  • Terminal
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - other

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Area Studiesbachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Criminologybachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Economicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Social Sciences, Otherbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate80.2%
Total Applicants3934
Admitted Applicants3154
Enrolled Applicants210
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementNot required
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %810
SAT Composite 75th %1110
ACT Composite 25th %17
ACT Composite 75th %21

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹32,07,965
Out-of-State Tuition₹32,07,965
Average Housing Cost₹10,71,858
Books & Supplies₹84,539
Average Net Price₹11,98,197
Students Receiving Aid68%
Average Aid Awarded₹24,61,770
Out-of-State Students15%

Student Body Diversity

African American25.96%
Asian1.19%
Hispanic9.27%
White47.06%
Multiracial5.41%
Native American0.37%
Pacific Islander0.09%
International2.66%
Unknown Race7.98%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate39.3%
Retention Rate66.78%
Student/Faculty Ratio15:1
Total Undergraduates1090

Contact

Street Address101 E Frederick St
ZIP Code24401
Phone(540) 887-7019
Websitehttps://marybaldwin.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/