Campus Vibe
Tight-knitUrban
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
Campus Visits
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—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
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
3400.0%
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 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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Fighting Squirrels
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
111High
Estimated from VA state average + city premium
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Washingtonpop. 690K
122 mi(211 min)
Baltimorepop. 570K
154 mi(267 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
166 mi(288 min)