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Mary Baldwin University

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Staunton, Virginia 24401

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Mary Baldwin University is a private institution in Staunton with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A small campus of 1.2K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,427 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $17,833.

Established
1842
Motto
Non pro tempore sed aeternitate
Mascot
Baldwin the Fighting Squirrel and Gladys the Squirrel
Type
Private university
Conference
Division III ranks of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)
Division
Division III
Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,188Students
14:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$44,427Earnings 10yr
$17,833Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Mary Baldwin University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$33,157
Room & Board$10,630
Books & Supplies$900
Total Cost of Attendance$44,435
Average Net Price$17,833
Median Debt at Graduation$26,586
Monthly Payment (10yr)$282

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$15,996
$30–48K$14,762
$48–75K$16,899
$75–110K$21,736
$110K+$23,106

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$17,833

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

33.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (51)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,188
Gender Split
76% / 24%
Women / Men
First Generation
40%
Pell Grant Recipients
48%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Black 26%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 2%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.7%
Freshman Retention61.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$39,075
8 Years$42,645
10 Years$44,427

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Fighting Squirrels

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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