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Mary Baldwin University

MBU

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

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

Programs (51)

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

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Fighting Squirrels

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

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