Mary Baldwin University
MBU
Staunton, Virginia 24401
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
Campus Vibe
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.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
34.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.6%/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
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (51)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
61%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Fighting Squirrels
History & Fun Facts
- •History Located in Staunton, Virginia within Augusta County, the university was founded as the "Augusta Female Seminary" in 1842 by Rufus William Bailey.
- •In 1863, Baldwin was named principal and headed the school through the Civil War, although most schools in the area had closed due to the war and economic hardship.
- •In 1895, the school was renamed "Mary Baldwin Seminary" in honor of Baldwin.
- •In 1923, the name changed to "Mary Baldwin College" when the school became a four-year institution.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
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